Twitter’s Influence on the Black Web
by rahsheen
The use of beepers, 2-ways, sidekicks and other communications devices enabled the black community to organize and get things done like never before. There was a time when rap and hip-hop videos were how you found out about the latest tech gadgets. Communication via mobile messaging has made our world much smaller. Through the use [...]
Read MoreSupport the Black Weblog Awards
by Markus Robinson
The Black Weblog Awards has officially opened up for nominations. The Black Weblog Awards enters its 4th year recognizing the best and brightest in the Black blogosphere. Nominations will last until the 16th of August, and finalist voting will be August 17th -31st . The winning blogs are expected to be announced on September 4.
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Pioneers in Online Media Donna Byrd and Omar Wasow Team Up to Redefine Black Media
by Markus Robinson
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Root, an online magazine featuring perspectives from prominent and emerging black thought leaders, today announced that Omar Wasow will be the site’s Product Strategist, joining recently named Publisher Donna Byrd. [...]
Read MoreNewsOne and Why Black Blogs are so Important
by Markus Robinson
Does filling your web property with Associated Press news articles about black issues make you a black news source? Well it does if you’re Radio One’s NewsOne. As Black writers continue to struggle for credence in mainstream media, it seems as if NewsOne thinks that Black folks shouldn’t write about their own issues either. Aside [...]
Read MoreSXSW Podcast- Where Are The Black Tech Bloggers?
by Markus Robinson
SXSW has finally released the much anticipated panel “Where are the Black Tech Bloggers?” The panel, moderated by Lynne D. Johnson, was an insightful open dialog about racism in technology with some of the brightest minds in tech blogging.
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