New Media Strategist Brandon Sheats of the National Black Arts Festival
Posted by Maurice Cherry
I recently had the chance to have a talk with Brandon Sheats, consultant and new media strategist for the National Black Arts Festival. Sheats has established himself as a social media and web development professional through his work with the Henry W. Grady Debate Foundation, Appfrica Labs, the Ujima Project, and other non-profits and educational [...]
Read MoreMalili: Kenya’s High-Tech Metropolis
Posted by Maurice Cherry
Close your eyes and imagine a city built for technology. It is a city that will help spur economic development for an entire region, and serves as a exemplar for tourism, manufacturing, IT, and financial service companies. There’s ample mass transit, fiber optic speeds for data, partnerships with academic institutions and real estate developers, and is located near other large cities and airports. Sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, doesn’t it? Well by 2030, this will be a reality in Africa.
Read MoreInterview with Andre Barnes of !mpact Church, Bringing Chuch Online
Posted by Maurice Cherry
I recently had the opportunity to talk with Andre Barnes, technology director at !mpact Church in Atlanta, GA. Barnes is responsible for helping establish the church’s technology infrastructure, as well as overseeing the church’s website and technology outreach efforts. Here’s a brief intro about Andre: Maurice Cherry: Tell us how you got involved with working [...]
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