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Tristan Walker
@tristanwalker
Biz Dev, FourSquare Because he’s a master networker, hustler, and location based fanatic. #4
Tristan Walker
@tristanwalker
Biz Dev, FourSquare Because he’s a master networker, hustler, and location based fanatic. #4
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Ty Ahmad-Taylor
@tyahma
Founder, FanFeedr Because he is making sports news social, personalized, and real-time. #13
Ty Ahmad-Taylor
@tyahma
Founder, FanFeedr Because he is making sports news social, personalized, and real-time. #13
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Lynne d. Johnson
@lynneluvah
SVP Social Media for the Advertising Research Foundation Because she’s been an advocate for Black techies for over a decade. #3
Lynne d. Johnson
@lynneluvah
SVP Social Media for the Advertising Research Foundation Because she’s been an advocate for Black techies for over a decade. #3
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Jenna Wortham
@jennydeluxe
Tech Writer, NYT’s Because she is redefining what tech journalists look like. #1
Jenna Wortham
@jennydeluxe
Tech Writer, NYT’s Because she is redefining what tech journalists look like. #1
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Omar Wasow
@owasow
Tech analyst & Grad student at Harvard Because he is using technology to scale a booming business. #7
Omar Wasow
@owasow
Tech analyst & Grad student at Harvard Because he is using technology to scale a booming business. #7
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Michael Seibel
@mwseibel
CEO, Justin.tv Because he’s leading a digital powerhouse in the real-time arena. #10
Michael Seibel
@mwseibel
CEO, Justin.tv Because he’s leading a digital powerhouse in the real-time arena. #10
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Mario Armstrong
@marioarmstrong
Technology personality, Founder of TechTechBoom.com Because he wants to better people’s lives by educating them to leverage technology to enhance their personal and professional lives. #5
Mario Armstrong
@marioarmstrong
Technology personality, Founder of TechTechBoom.com Because he wants to better people’s lives by educating them to leverage technology to enhance their personal and professional lives. #5
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Jon Gos
@jongos
Founder of Appfrica, Hive Colab and SwiftRiver Because he is using the real-time web for crisis management systems in Africa and under-developed countries. He also invests in east African technology start-ups. #11
Jon Gos
@jongos
Founder of Appfrica, Hive Colab and SwiftRiver Because he is using the real-time web for crisis management systems in Africa and under-developed countries. He also invests in east African technology start-ups. #11
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Wayne Sutton
@waynesutton
Partner, TriOut 28DaysofDiversity Because he is connecting black techies in social media. #2
Wayne Sutton
@waynesutton
Partner, TriOut 28DaysofDiversity Because he is connecting black techies in social media. #2
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Maurice Cherry
@karsh
Founder & Chairman, Black Weblog Awards Because he elevates great Black blogs through the Black Weblog Awards. #6
Maurice Cherry
@karsh
Founder & Chairman, Black Weblog Awards Because he elevates great Black blogs through the Black Weblog Awards. #6
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Don Charlton
@Dontrepreneur
CEO, theResumator.com Because he is changing the way hiring is done online. #9
Don Charlton
@Dontrepreneur
CEO, theResumator.com Because he is changing the way hiring is done online. #9
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Corvida Raven
@corvida
Tech Blogger and Community Manager Because she’s fluent at speaking Geek in plain English #12
Corvida Raven
@corvida
Tech Blogger and Community Manager Because she’s fluent at speaking Geek in plain English #12
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Michael Lang
@noiredigerati
Founder, NoirDigerati Because he is highlighting African-Americans in technology and gaming beyond consumption. #14
Michael Lang
@noiredigerati
Founder, NoirDigerati Because he is highlighting African-Americans in technology and gaming beyond consumption. #14
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Adria Richards
@adriarichards
Technology Trainer, Computer Security Maven Because she is raising awareness for open source, cloud apps and digital equality. #8
Adria Richards
@adriarichards
Technology Trainer, Computer Security Maven Because she is raising awareness for open source, cloud apps and digital equality. #8
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Arielle Patrice Scott
@ariellescott
Founder, GenJuice Because she created GenJuice which creates content, events and products to help emerging influencers lead the next generation. #15
Arielle Patrice Scott
@ariellescott
Founder, GenJuice Because she created GenJuice which creates content, events and products to help emerging influencers lead the next generation. #15
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Martin
@iluvblackwomen Encourage, Enlighten and Empower Martin has a huge following online and has been an outspoken member of the urban tech community for a long time. 730
Martin
@iluvblackwomen Encourage, Enlighten and Empower Martin has a huge following online and has been an outspoken member of the urban tech community for a long time. 730
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Blacks In Technology
@blkintechnology Blacks In Technology is a great way to collaborate with others in IT no matter what your specialization is. 215
Blacks In Technology
@blkintechnology Blacks In Technology is a great way to collaborate with others in IT no matter what your specialization is. 215
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Kevin McFall
@RedClayDigital As Red Clay Digital LLC, Kevin is employing emerging media & technology to provide digital publishers with services needed to grow audience & revenue. Been in the game since 1999, co-founded RushmoreDrive and is shooling new digital publishers daily 117
Kevin McFall
@RedClayDigital As Red Clay Digital LLC, Kevin is employing emerging media & technology to provide digital publishers with services needed to grow audience & revenue. Been in the game since 1999, co-founded RushmoreDrive and is shooling new digital publishers daily 117
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Cleavon Blair
@airblair1322 I'm a technologist, writer, and co-founder of TechPloyr.com. TechPloyr.com 85
Cleavon Blair
@airblair1322 I'm a technologist, writer, and co-founder of TechPloyr.com. TechPloyr.com 85
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Mike Street
@streetforce1 Based in NYC, Mike is a Lover of bourbon, Social Media Strategist and Superstar Blogger. Hire me for your next social media campaign. streetforce1@gmail.com Mike Street is a connector. He's helping to change the face and scope of Blk's in the social media sector. He recently joined Syndicate Media Group and is the Senior Digital Strategist heading up luxury clients such as The Standard Hotel, Oscar de la Renta, and more 67
Mike Street
@streetforce1 Based in NYC, Mike is a Lover of bourbon, Social Media Strategist and Superstar Blogger. Hire me for your next social media campaign. streetforce1@gmail.com Mike Street is a connector. He's helping to change the face and scope of Blk's in the social media sector. He recently joined Syndicate Media Group and is the Senior Digital Strategist heading up luxury clients such as The Standard Hotel, Oscar de la Renta, and more 67
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Johnica Reed
@johnicareed Travel tastemaker & entrepreneur with a passion for curated content + strategy. Bringing you destination and lifestyle inspiration from around the globe. She's plugged into the global tech scene, developing digital strategy for travel and leisure brands around the globe. 67
Johnica Reed
@johnicareed Travel tastemaker & entrepreneur with a passion for curated content + strategy. Bringing you destination and lifestyle inspiration from around the globe. She's plugged into the global tech scene, developing digital strategy for travel and leisure brands around the globe. 67
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Clarence Wooten
@clarencewooten Serial Entrepreneur & Venture Catalyst Founder & CEO - Groupsite.com He's an entrepreneur's entrepreneur. Not many are more connected or accomplished. Imagecafe.com and Groupsite.com say it all. 60
Clarence Wooten
@clarencewooten Serial Entrepreneur & Venture Catalyst Founder & CEO - Groupsite.com He's an entrepreneur's entrepreneur. Not many are more connected or accomplished. Imagecafe.com and Groupsite.com say it all. 60
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Cortnee Howard
@artlifefreedom Literary Enthusiast. Nerd. Editor of the Best Damn Creative Writing Blog (@BDCWB) Cortnee is only 21 and is the founder and editor of The Best Damn Creative Writing Blog (@bdcwb), one the most influential websites in publishing. 54
Cortnee Howard
@artlifefreedom Literary Enthusiast. Nerd. Editor of the Best Damn Creative Writing Blog (@BDCWB) Cortnee is only 21 and is the founder and editor of The Best Damn Creative Writing Blog (@bdcwb), one the most influential websites in publishing. 54
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Bridgette Howard
@parlorwestnyc Duke '08. Digital Innovation Strategist @ Ogilvy NY. Founder of Parlor West, Volunteer Media/Marketing consultant for Harlem United. Because she curates an emerging media lab at Ogilvy-NY 37
Bridgette Howard
@parlorwestnyc Duke '08. Digital Innovation Strategist @ Ogilvy NY. Founder of Parlor West, Volunteer Media/Marketing consultant for Harlem United. Because she curates an emerging media lab at Ogilvy-NY 37
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Wayne Hicks
@BDPA BDPA advances careers of African Americans in the IT industry Because he raises money for STEM-based scholarships in Black community 30
Wayne Hicks
@BDPA BDPA advances careers of African Americans in the IT industry Because he raises money for STEM-based scholarships in Black community 30
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Evan Rose
@evanmrose Young. Black. Harvard Alum. Entrepreneur. Trying to change the world, one enterprise at a time. Founder of Nite-Fly.com, a tech startup that helps you find the best nightlife happenings 26
Evan Rose
@evanmrose Young. Black. Harvard Alum. Entrepreneur. Trying to change the world, one enterprise at a time. Founder of Nite-Fly.com, a tech startup that helps you find the best nightlife happenings 26
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Deanna Sutton
@dedej Clutch Mag/Coco+Creme Founder - basically a chick with no life. Because Clutch and Coco and Creme are the hottest sites online for young women of color! 26
Deanna Sutton
@dedej Clutch Mag/Coco+Creme Founder - basically a chick with no life. Because Clutch and Coco and Creme are the hottest sites online for young women of color! 26
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Kai Dupe
@kaidupe I use Twitter to connect and engage with people who tweet about education, technology, speaking, and success. Kai is an inspiration to those around him, both personally and professionally. He is a model businessman, father, student, teacher, and I am proud to call him a friend. To judge for yourself, check out his submission for Oprah's OWN network: http://www.voteforkaidupe.com. 26
Kai Dupe
@kaidupe I use Twitter to connect and engage with people who tweet about education, technology, speaking, and success. Kai is an inspiration to those around him, both personally and professionally. He is a model businessman, father, student, teacher, and I am proud to call him a friend. To judge for yourself, check out his submission for Oprah's OWN network: http://www.voteforkaidupe.com. 26
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Dupe Ajayi
@theajayieffect A fearless, charismatic individual obsessed with changing the world via entertainment and social media. I never said I was an expert, but I come pretty close! She is the top in her game working at the Taproot Foundation and bringing social media the the non-profit sector together 15
Dupe Ajayi
@theajayieffect A fearless, charismatic individual obsessed with changing the world via entertainment and social media. I never said I was an expert, but I come pretty close! She is the top in her game working at the Taproot Foundation and bringing social media the the non-profit sector together 15
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Sonya Donaldson
@sunnygrrrl Technology & Small Business Editor and Writer. Former Tech Editor @Black Enterprise Mag. Ph.D. Candidate @UVA. Literature and Writing Teacher. Because she's one of the hottest tech writers. 11
Sonya Donaldson
@sunnygrrrl Technology & Small Business Editor and Writer. Former Tech Editor @Black Enterprise Mag. Ph.D. Candidate @UVA. Literature and Writing Teacher. Because she's one of the hottest tech writers. 11
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Fergus Mills
@fergusmills I am a humble guy who loves orchestrated music and video games. Also a marketing analyst/editor at TheKoalition.com. 10
Fergus Mills
@fergusmills I am a humble guy who loves orchestrated music and video games. Also a marketing analyst/editor at TheKoalition.com. 10
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Karine Mehu
@karinemehu I’m gonna live ‘till I die. I’m gonna laugh instead of cry. I’m gonna take this town and turn it upside down. I’m gonna live, live, live until I die. Director, Digital Media Marketing at ESPN. Karine Mehu is one of the smartest women in this whole industry. 9
Karine Mehu
@karinemehu I’m gonna live ‘till I die. I’m gonna laugh instead of cry. I’m gonna take this town and turn it upside down. I’m gonna live, live, live until I die. Director, Digital Media Marketing at ESPN. Karine Mehu is one of the smartest women in this whole industry. 9
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Mashawnda Dowell
@culturatist Culturati | Entrepreneur | World Traveler | Actress | Writer | Blogger | Foreign Film Lover Ha! I love her two blogs www.culturatist.com and www.globalblackwomen.com. I know on twitter she communicates a lot in other languages to ppl and reach out. For the Global women site its cool to see her telling ppl about global black female news. 8
Mashawnda Dowell
@culturatist Culturati | Entrepreneur | World Traveler | Actress | Writer | Blogger | Foreign Film Lover Ha! I love her two blogs www.culturatist.com and www.globalblackwomen.com. I know on twitter she communicates a lot in other languages to ppl and reach out. For the Global women site its cool to see her telling ppl about global black female news. 8
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Miles Maker
@milesmaker Story author, curator, crowdsmith, digital media maven and Executive Director of milesmaker™, a talent and transmedia agency for visual & performing Artists. Because Miles has introduced a burgeoning creative community of visual and performing Artists to mobile, social and real-time megatrends for live events, communication, collaboration and the production of award-winning original content. 8
Miles Maker
@milesmaker Story author, curator, crowdsmith, digital media maven and Executive Director of milesmaker™, a talent and transmedia agency for visual & performing Artists. Because Miles has introduced a burgeoning creative community of visual and performing Artists to mobile, social and real-time megatrends for live events, communication, collaboration and the production of award-winning original content. 8
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Dee Stewart
@deegospel Book Critic, Editor, Publicist, Cup Cake Blogger. Publishing. Author(Kensington) CHF. Mom. Girl Scout. Hello Kitty Journalist. NFL. Christian. Following Me Yet? Dee creates conversation and leads the charge for authors/literary people in social media 7
Dee Stewart
@deegospel Book Critic, Editor, Publicist, Cup Cake Blogger. Publishing. Author(Kensington) CHF. Mom. Girl Scout. Hello Kitty Journalist. NFL. Christian. Following Me Yet? Dee creates conversation and leads the charge for authors/literary people in social media 7
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Jesse Muhammad
@BrotherJesse Staff Writer for @TheFinalCall |Award-winning Blogger| Anti-Mediocre Speaker|Community Servant|The Return of the Renaissance Brother. One of the few who uses Twitter, Facebook, Blogging and news writing for @TheFinalCall to uplift the masses. This is a Renaissance Brother! 7
Jesse Muhammad
@BrotherJesse Staff Writer for @TheFinalCall |Award-winning Blogger| Anti-Mediocre Speaker|Community Servant|The Return of the Renaissance Brother. One of the few who uses Twitter, Facebook, Blogging and news writing for @TheFinalCall to uplift the masses. This is a Renaissance Brother! 7
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Thaddeus Howze
@ebonstorm Technology Analyst, Radio Personality, Consultant. Futurist, Scholar/Professor, Author: Technology and the SOHO. Host: www.tobtr.com/wavefront A Master of various IT technologies, he has trained a generation of minority IT entrepreneurs for the last 25 years. 5
Thaddeus Howze
@ebonstorm Technology Analyst, Radio Personality, Consultant. Futurist, Scholar/Professor, Author: Technology and the SOHO. Host: www.tobtr.com/wavefront A Master of various IT technologies, he has trained a generation of minority IT entrepreneurs for the last 25 years. 5
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Cavaughn Noel
@cavaughn New Media techie, MBA, social entrepreneur, God-fearing, innovative, world changing brother. ~Made in 1906~ Because he started the meetup group at BlackTechies.com for Black Entrepreneurs in Tech/New Media. He is also an advocate for STEM and creating innovative ways to integrate tech into education. 5
Cavaughn Noel
@cavaughn New Media techie, MBA, social entrepreneur, God-fearing, innovative, world changing brother. ~Made in 1906~ Because he started the meetup group at BlackTechies.com for Black Entrepreneurs in Tech/New Media. He is also an advocate for STEM and creating innovative ways to integrate tech into education. 5
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Marcia Wade Talbert
@newsgyrl TechWatch Editor and Interactive Content Producer for Black Enterprise Magazine Because she brings tech, STEM, and green news to professionals and small businesses via Black Enterprise Magazine and BlackEnterprise.com 5
Marcia Wade Talbert
@newsgyrl TechWatch Editor and Interactive Content Producer for Black Enterprise Magazine Because she brings tech, STEM, and green news to professionals and small businesses via Black Enterprise Magazine and BlackEnterprise.com 5
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Baratunde Thurston
@baratunde Comedian | Vigilante Pundit | Co-Founder @JJPolitics | Web Editor @TheOnion | TV Host @FutureOf Why is he not in the top 15? 4
Baratunde Thurston
@baratunde Comedian | Vigilante Pundit | Co-Founder @JJPolitics | Web Editor @TheOnion | TV Host @FutureOf Why is he not in the top 15? 4
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Natasha Reid
@DatDamnNatasha think about what I do and you say Dat Damn Natasha! she embraces the social media realm with love and compassion while keeping virtual "virtual" 4
Natasha Reid
@DatDamnNatasha think about what I do and you say Dat Damn Natasha! she embraces the social media realm with love and compassion while keeping virtual "virtual" 4
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Noire Digerati
@noiredigerati Our focus is on opening up doors specifically for African-Americans, other minorities and women to break into tech & creative industries. Because Mike 4
Noire Digerati
@noiredigerati Our focus is on opening up doors specifically for African-Americans, other minorities and women to break into tech & creative industries. Because Mike 4
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N'Gai Croal
@ncroal Consultant. Columnist. Griot. Because he has been a leading voice for blacks in gaming. 3
N'Gai Croal
@ncroal Consultant. Columnist. Griot. Because he has been a leading voice for blacks in gaming. 3
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Anthony Frasier
@kingfrasier Entrepreneur, Gamer, Geek, Web Techie, Observer, Learner, Producer, and Greatness! The Koalition Founder & Bubbalon Biz Dev. helped bring fresh perspective on interactive entertainment to the urban audience 3
Anthony Frasier
@kingfrasier Entrepreneur, Gamer, Geek, Web Techie, Observer, Learner, Producer, and Greatness! The Koalition Founder & Bubbalon Biz Dev. helped bring fresh perspective on interactive entertainment to the urban audience 3
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Gary Swaby
@SwiffEpics Gary A Swaby The Senior Editor for TheKoalition.com and Owner of TheEpicNetwork.com Most influential urban gaming voice in the UK. 3
Gary Swaby
@SwiffEpics Gary A Swaby The Senior Editor for TheKoalition.com and Owner of TheEpicNetwork.com Most influential urban gaming voice in the UK. 3
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Chuck Creekmur
@chuckcreekmur The Don of AllHipHop.com and undisputed king of cheap sunglasses Co-founder of Allhiphop.com who has lead the way of urban journalism for years. 3
Chuck Creekmur
@chuckcreekmur The Don of AllHipHop.com and undisputed king of cheap sunglasses Co-founder of Allhiphop.com who has lead the way of urban journalism for years. 3
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Erica Baker
@EricaJoy I work on Google TV. I love genealogy and want to help create a scalable open standard for sharing genealogical data. I spend way too much time on 23andMe. Because she works for one of the biggest companies in tech and helps others get connected in the tech world if she is excited about what they're working on. 3
Erica Baker
@EricaJoy I work on Google TV. I love genealogy and want to help create a scalable open standard for sharing genealogical data. I spend way too much time on 23andMe. Because she works for one of the biggest companies in tech and helps others get connected in the tech world if she is excited about what they're working on. 3
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Jay Ward
@1stfridayceo I'm CEO of 1stFriday.com, an online media company for African-Americans, featuring editorial and user-generated content for and by Blacks. Jay is creating a national online network of local Black communities. His 1stFriday.com website now supports 24 US markets and is bringing Web2.0 social and professional networking tools to Black America. 3
Jay Ward
@1stfridayceo I'm CEO of 1stFriday.com, an online media company for African-Americans, featuring editorial and user-generated content for and by Blacks. Jay is creating a national online network of local Black communities. His 1stFriday.com website now supports 24 US markets and is bringing Web2.0 social and professional networking tools to Black America. 3
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Torrence Davis
@tordavis Editor In Chief of thebitbag.com and jackass of all trades. He's been leading the black video game journalist revolution for 15 years. 2
Torrence Davis
@tordavis Editor In Chief of thebitbag.com and jackass of all trades. He's been leading the black video game journalist revolution for 15 years. 2
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Tina Shoulders
@laidbackchick Home furnishings designer, viral marketing and fashion instructor at FIT, graphics, and textile designer, techie chic, mac guru, blogger Tina is a leader in leveraging social media to bring attention to interior design and home accessories made by people of color. 2
Tina Shoulders
@laidbackchick Home furnishings designer, viral marketing and fashion instructor at FIT, graphics, and textile designer, techie chic, mac guru, blogger Tina is a leader in leveraging social media to bring attention to interior design and home accessories made by people of color. 2
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