5 Panels Black Tech Entrepreneurs Should Attend at SXSW Interactive 2012
SXSW is back again, taking place March 9- March 18 in Austin, Tex. The interactive portion is a great opportunity to learn about new innovative ideas, companies, and people. The schedule is out and there are several interesting panels that continue the discussion on black tech and innovation. Here are 5 that black tech entrepreneurs should [...]
Read MoreDo Black Entrepreneurs Have Workers’ Backs?
When the CEO of Megen Construction Co. was asked last Tuesday if his firm had an employee-retirement plan, Evans N. Nwankwo (pdf) immediately replied, “Of course.” He then summarized why black entrepreneurs should, if possible, follow his lead. “We may be a minority company, but we compete with majority firms all the time and must make sure that our [...]
Read MoreTheRoot.com Seeking Questions via Social Media for Livestream Q&A at the White House
Poverty and unemployment are only two out of many issues America faces, especially within the black community. The White House will host a special “Open for Questions” event moderated by The Root to address the American Jobs Act and the steps they have to take to help more Americans reach the middle class. During a [...]
Read MoreFashionfair.com Launches New Look for Black Cosmetics
Fashionfair.com, the global cosmetics brand for women of color launched a redesign. The website now offers an array of new features including new site tabs: What’s New, Makeup, Skincare, Brushes and Accessories. What’s New features Behind the Collection, The Look Book, Fashion Fair Pro Team and Introducing Sam Fine. Behind the Collection offers Fashion Fair [...]
Read MoreSouth African Police Investigate Disturbing Facebook Picture of a Lifeless Black Boy
South African police are investigating an image posted on Facebook of a white man with a hunting rifle kneeling over what appears to be a lifeless body of a black boy. The picture was published on the front page of South Africa’s Sunday Times along with a police plea for the man in the picture [...]
Read More8 Entrepreneurs Diversifying the Tech Scene with NewMe Accelerator
Silicon Valley’s startup scene is mostly young, male, and white. In response, the NewMe Accelerator brought 8 black entrepreneurs together for two month immersion in San Francisco. CNNMoney featured each entrepreneur in their own personal profiles. The 8 entrepreneurs include: Hajj Flemings: GoKit Pius Uzamere: BeCouply Wayne Sutton: Vouch Anthony Frasier: Playd Tiffani Bell: Pencil You [...]
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