Where Are The Black Web Professionals?
Young and middle-aged white men are designing the modern Web. It’s a rather obvious claim which can be supported by the results from the 2007 Web Design Survey results from A List Apart (ALA). According to ALA, “the results represent the first data ever collected on the business of web design and development as practiced [...]
Read MoreHip-Hop 2.0: XXL To Launch A Social Network
With AllHipHop boasting one of the largest online hip-hop communities, because of the activity in its forums, I kind of expected that the online publisher would be the first out of the gate to launch a social network. And while there are may other hip-hop related social networks out there (many of which I’ll be [...]
Read MoreDoug and Jackie Christie Launch Online Talk Radio Show
Fresh off their 2006 BETJ reality television series, “Committed: The Christies” the NBA basketball couple Doug and Jackie Christie, have announced the launch of their new online radio show. The show, entitled, Infinite Love Talk Radio with Doug and Jackie Christie, will debut November 1, 2007 on BlogTalkRadio. About Blog Talk Radio: BlogTalkRadio a social [...]
Read MoreKaysha: Web 2.0 Savvy African Bohemian
It’s no secret that Black music celebrities and the Internet have a tenuous relationship. Whether it’s being the butt of a celebrity blogger’s joke or the subject of adoration on a fansite or message board, Black music celebrities end up taking one of two positions when it concerns the ‘Net: milquetoast admirer or bloodthirsty opponent. [...]
Read MoreChanges @ AOL Black Voices
Very interesting they have some new products or features in the pipeline: “Today Black Voices named Tariq Muhammad Director of AOL Black Voices. In this new role, Muhammad will be responsible for spearheading all editorial activity for the site across all content areas including News, Sports, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Finance, Education and Community. He will also [...]
Read MoreAfrigator: Are You Listening?
Afrigator is one of several African blog aggregators which collects and displays web pages, blog posts and more from all over the continent in one aesthetically gorgeous package. As shown here on the home page, the top 20 tags and searches are displayed; articles are categorized by date and country channels, including a five-star ranking [...]
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