Samantha Dorisca

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Samantha Dorisca

Samantha Dorisca is a Houston-based journalist and photographer whose mission is to impact communities through the gift of storytelling using the written word or visual media. She completed her B.A at The University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing a M.A at The University of Memphis. Her work can be found on platforms such as Houstonia Magazine, Girls' Life Magazine, and Blacque Magazine. Samantha mainly reports on tech, trends, and entrepreneurship.

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2 HBCU Students Earn 2026 Astronaut Scholarships, Joining The Nation’s Top STEM Scholars

N.C. A&T Students' STEM achievements earn them the distinction of being selected as Astronaut Scholarship recipients.

Sep 17, 2026

Accenture Settles With Justice Department For $25M Over DEI Allegations

Accenture has settled with the United States Justice Department for $25 million over diversity, equity, and inclusion allegations.

Sep 17, 2026

Steven Bartlett's Media Company Partners With Authentic Brands Group To Turn Creators Into Global Businesses

Steven Bartlett's media company partners with Authentic Brands Group to turn creators into global businesses.

Sep 16, 2026

Barack Obama Says Democratic Party Needs To Establish A Clear Framework For AI

Former president Barack Obama said the Democratic party will need to establish a clear framework for artificial intelligence.

Sep 15, 2026

Beyoncé's Award-Winning Haircare Brand Cécred Is Expanding To The UK

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's self-funded hair care venture Cécred is expanding to the U.K. beginning Sept. 22.

Sep 15, 2026

Julia Collins’ Sustainability Intelligence Platform Raises $25M

After becoming a unicorn founder, Julia Collins is building again with a $25 million sustainability intelligence platform.

Sep 14, 2026

NFL Player Denzel Ward Becomes Minority Owner Of MLB Team Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Browns player Denzel Ward continues to invest in his community, this time as a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians.

Sep 14, 2026

Pensole Lewis College Of Business & Design Receives $10M Investment From The Gilbert Family Foundation

Pensole Lewis College Of Business & Design has received $10 million to further its commitment to diversify the design industry.

Sep 11, 2026

Kai Cenat To Debut New Brand At NYFW — ‘People Wanted To Get In On This And I Said “Nah I Can Do This By Myself”’

Twitch streamer and top earning creator Kai Cenat will be debuting his self-funded fashion line at New York Fashion Week 2026.

Sep 11, 2026

Retired NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Takes On Admin Leadership Role At Alma Mater To Champion Next Generation Of STEM Leaders

Retired NASA astronaut Victor Glover takes on an admin leadership role at his alma mater to champion the next generation of STEM leaders.

Sep 11, 2026

University Of Baltimore Writing Director Creates ‘Confrontational Parent’ Chatbot To Help Students Back Their Arguments With Evidence

Teachers are learning to work with AI and not against it, including one who created a chatbot to test students' critical thinking.

Sep 10, 2026

Technologist Fred Underwood Launches An AI-Powered Career Development Product For Student Athletes

Technologist Fred Underwood is supporting student athletes, launching an AI-powered career development product for life after sports.

Sep 10, 2026

Dwight Howard Goes Back To School To Earn His College Degree After Being Inspired By Shaquille O'Neal And JR Smith

Dwight Howard is pursuing a college degree in business and cites Shaquille O'Neal and J.R. Smith has inspirations.

Sep 10, 2026

Bluecore Energy Raises $50M Seed Round To 'Create And Deliver Zero-Emission Energy'

Bluecore Energy, maritime nuclear energy company, has raised $50 million in a seed round led by Silverton Partners.

Sep 9, 2026