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In the tech industry, less than 1% of founders who have received venture capital funds are African American. Black women compose only a fraction of that 1%. But, you would never guess that walking into Ogilvy & Mather World headquarters in New York City for day one of the FOCUS100 Symposium and Pitch Bootcamp. 

The one thing many of these women had in common was the passion and drive to create their own dream, and become employers in today’s high-growth innovation economy. Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black female thought leaders and tech innovators, but arm them with the skills needed to make an impression on the mostly white, male-dominated world of tech startups. Here’s a glimpse at what transpired: --Marcia Wade Talbert

#FOCUS100: Black Women’s Tech Conference Becomes Trending Topic

Highlights from the FOCUS100 Pitch Bootcamp

Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

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In a world where connections and deals can be made over email and social media platforms, it’s always nice to get that real-time interaction. Real time, as in face-to-face time (not to be confused with Apple’s Facetime option) of course. Well, newbie-to-seasoned bloggers and social media enthusiasts come in droves to Blogalicious where they can get just that. From September 28-30, the 4th annual conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Red Rock Resort & Spa. Staying true to our editorial mission to showcase entrepreneurs and technology experts of color, BlackEnterprise.com compiled a photo gallery highlighting tech enthusiasts and innovators who attended Blogalicious Weekend 2012.—Janel Martinez and Marcia Wade Talbert

Blogalicious Attendees Talk Takeaways and Tools to Stay Productive On the Go

Here's a photo gallery highlighting the attendees of Blogalicious Weekend 2012

Staying true to our editorial mission to showcase entrepreneurs and technology experts of color, BlackEnterprise.com…

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Tracee Ellis Ross Gives Peek Into Her Fab Life With New Website

The "Girlfriends" star launches Traceeellisross.com

Tracee Ellis Ross is giving fans an even closer look into her life with the…

By Janel Martinez

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Issa Rae, Creator of ‘Awkward Black Girl,’ Works with Shondaland & ABC on Comedy

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl star’s next project to debut on a major network

Issa Rae, the creator and star of the hit web series “The Misadventures of Awkward…

By Janel Martinez

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Are You the Next Steve Jobs? If So, Will.i.am & Simon Cowell Want You

An “X-Factor for Tech” is in the works, according to U.K.-based pub “The Sun”

Black Eyed Peas front man and Director of Creative Innovation for Intel Will.i.am and X-Factor…

By Janel Martinez

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Former teacher Raheem Jarbo, better known as "Mega Ran," turned his passion for rhyming into a full-time endeavor (Image: Source)

Independent Artist Raheem ‘Mega Ran’ Jarbo Swapped Books for Game Consoles

The former teacher turned rapper on gaming and turning his passion into profit

BlackEnterprise.com recently caught up with Raheem “Mega Ran” Jarbo to find out how he was…

By Anthony Frasier

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Tracy Morgan’s Emmys Stunt Fools the Twitterverse

The actor’s “passing out” prank garners 25,000 tweets

The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel and funnyman Tracy Morgan teamed up to…

By Janel Martinez

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Nielsen report on young adults and teens' smartphone use

Growth in Smartphone Ownership Led by Young Adults and Teens

74% of 25-34 year olds, and 58% of teens, now own smartphones

A Nielsen report released on Monday revealed that young adults and teenagers are spearheading the…

By BlackEnterprise.com

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Iman Launches Online Magazine

The supermodel-turned-CEO debuts ‘Destination Iman’

In partnership with design and development agency Built by the Factory, Iman unveiled the inaugural…

By Janel Martinez

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Michelle Obama’s DNC Speech Scores 28K Tweets Per Minute

The First Lady’s DNC address nearly doubled the TPM reached by Romney’s acceptance speech

Michelle Obama’s speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC struck a…

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