List of the Most Influential Blacks in Technology
Just who are among the most influential blacks in technology? The list presented here includes disruptors and more than a score of others representing a phalanx of CEOs, founders of ground-breaking enterprises, and corporate leaders who help drive the strategic direction at some of America’s most iconic tech companies.
SUCCESS BEYOND BARS: HOW PIGEONLY CONNECTS FAMILIES WITH THE INCARCERATED
It was Frederick Hutson’s time behind bars that led him to create a unique support system for the incarcerated: Pigeonly. Through his tech platform, he has helped inmates not only connect with their loved ones but improve their financial lives.
Black Enterprise Partners with TD Jakes In SOAR Empowerment Series
Black Enterprise President and CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. and TDJ Enterprises CEO T.D. Jakes announced a partnership between the two prominent black-owned media and event companies, to present its inaugural SOAR! Empowerment Series of events which will kick off in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2019.
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Attorney-Turned-Beauty Entrepreneur Launches Innovative Makeup Brush for Women on the Go
Adiya Dixon-Wiggins talks to Black Enterprise about inventing the Yubi brush to simplify the makeup and make beauty less of a burden
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25 black women who are changing the world
Much has been written about 2018 being the year of the woman. Excuse us if we don’t get too excited. The extraordinary accomplishments of black women aren’t new. We didn’t arrive on the scene just now, and in 2019 we’re not going to fade back into the woodwork. Here are 25 black women who are changing the world.
Jesse Williams Addresses America at the BET Awards
Grey’s Anatomy actor and social activist Jesse Williams prophetically addressed America during his awards speech at the 16th annual BET Awards on June 26, at the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live. Presented with the Humanitarian Award by BET Chairman/CEO Debra Lee. Check out all of the latest content focused on the issues and topics important to black men.
Morgan State Awarded $750K in STEM Grant Funding
Morgan State University, a historically black college in Baltimore, has announced the award of a three-year $750,000 grant from Intel Corp. The grant is part of the Intel HBCU Grant program announced last month, which is part of the tech giant’s Diversity in Technology Initiative which began in January 2015. Be sure and catch up on all of the latest BE Smart content.
CONTRIBUTORS
Connie Hill-Johnson started her Visiting Angels Senior Care franchise 16 years ago after a life-changing moment and an article in Black Enterprise magazine
One of the highlighted events of this year was the highly-regarded Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit. The event touted industry leaders, influential experts, and policymakers. Tyler Perry was on hand to provide valuable small business lessons.
Dimplez, founder of IJEOMA Agency, built a digital marketing career working with Capitol Records, SXSW, Ne-Yo, and more. Capitalizing on timing, transparency, skill expansion, and opportunity brought her a career with limitless growth potential.
Mel Parker is internationally recognized and known for his business leadership, as well as his ability to turn around, transform and upgrade businesses while generating optimum value for shareholders, customers, and employees.
Coined “Negro Removal” in the 1960’s by James Baldwin, the process of gentrification can happen so gradually it appears to be a subtle phenomenon.