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The Black unemployment rate increased to 8.3%, reaching its highest level since 2021, according to new federal labor data.

Trump Media announced a $6 billion all-stock merger with fusion startup TAE Technologies, marking its expansion into nuclear fusion energy.

Golden Krust has launched a three-million-Jamaican-dollar agricultural recovery initiative to support Jamaican farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The Aliko Dangote Foundation will invest $688 million over 10 years in Nigerian education, focusing on STEM, young girls, and more.

Aicha Evans and Tekedra Mawakana are on Forbes’ Women to Watch in 2026 list for their leadership in U.S. autonomous vehicle companies.

Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, seeking to expand diversity in STEM.

Howard University convened federal leaders, researchers, and students for a major conversation on AI, tech innovation, and workforce access.

Coco Gauff was named the highest-paid female athlete of 2025 with $31 million in earnings and an expanding brand portfolio.

Unconventional AI secures $475 million in seed funding at a $4.5 billion valuation to build energy-efficient AI hardware.

IBM announced the acquisition of data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion to enhance its cloud services and AI capabilities.

Tyler, the Creator was recognized as Innovator of the Decade at Variety’s Hitmakers event for his contributions to music, fashion, and film.

The OpenAI Foundation awards $40.5 million in grants to 208 nonprofits in AI, workforce, mental health, and community programs.

Former President Barack Obama announced that the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will officially open in June 2026.

Netflix’s $72B bid for Warner Bros. positions the company to expand AI-driven content and streaming capabilities.

Michael Bloomberg is investing $10 million to launch two new charter school programs on HBCU campuses in Alabama.