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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Silk Blowout Bar Pressed Roots Is Expanding To Washington, DC, Marking Its First Location Outside Of Texas

Black-woman-owned Pressed Roots is expanding to Washington, DC, marking its fifth location and first outside of Texas.

Oct 28, 2026

Ava DuVernay Defends Use Of AI In '14th' Documentary, Believing It Will 'Bring People Closer To That Time In History'

Ava DuVernay defends using artificial intelligence in the "14th" documentary, saying it will "bring people closer to that time in history."

Oct 28, 2026

BeyGOOD Awards $25K Grant To Reagan Fresnel's Summer Camp To Place 'More Children On HBCU Campuses'

Camp HBCYouth, a seven-week summer camp program for elementary students, has received a $25,000 grant from the BeyGOOD foundation.

Oct 27, 2026

Ternwheel, A Fintech Web-Based Software Solving For Operational Inefficiencies In The Entertainment Industry, Closes $2M Seed Round

Ternwheel, a fintech web-based software solving for operational inefficiencies in the entertainment industry, closes $2 million seed round.

Oct 27, 2026

Here's Jay-Z’s Stance On AI And Why He's Urging Fans To Question The Technology

Jay-Z urges a Los Angeles crowd to question artificial intelligence during his JAŸ-Z 30 Tour at SoFi Stadium.

Oct 26, 2026

Phillip Mullin Is The First Child In Louisiana To Be Cured Of Sickle Cell

Holy Savior Menard High School student Phillip Mullin is the first child in Louisiana to be cured of sickle cell.

Oct 26, 2026

JaNa Craig Says Her Net Worth Is ‘Up There’ While Revealing Her Next Business Move

JaNa Craig admits her net worth is "up there" as she launches a new beauty, cosmetics, and personal brand.

Oct 26, 2026

Savannah James Says It's Important For Her To Bootstrap Something From The Ground Up — ‘Let Me Figure It Out’

Savannah James says it's important for her to bootstrap from the ground up despite her husband being a billionaire.

Oct 23, 2026

Russell Wilson And Ciara Are Co-Owners And Investors In QALO, A Wearable Health Tech Company

Married couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have become co-owners and investors in QALO, a wearable health tech company.

Oct 23, 2026

After Selling Out Products Multiple Times Since Its Launch, Cardi B’s Grow-Good Haircare Line Expands To Beauty Supply Stores

Cardi B's haircare line has expanded to beauty supply stores in several major cities including New York and Houston.

Oct 22, 2026

This R&D Tax Technical Writer Believes The Framing Of AI In The Workplace Needs To Go Beyond Efficiency To Avoid Burnout

R&D tax technical writer Theresa Prince-Cole believes AI's framing in the workplace needs to go beyond efficiency to avoid burnout.

Oct 22, 2026

Former WNBA Player Renee Montgomery Invested In The Atlanta Dream When It Sold For Up To $10M, Now Its Valuation Has Soared To $280M

Renee Montgomery invested in the Atlanta Dream when it was sold for up to $10 million, and it's soared to an estimated $280 million.

Oct 22, 2026

American Federation Of Musicians, Nation’s Largest Musicians Union, Is Demanding AI Protections From Major Labels

The American Federation of Musicians launches a campaign demanding major labels initiate protections against artificial intelligence.

Oct 21, 2026

Stylist Law Roach Says Zendaya Ensures He Is A Part Of Her Fashion Deals — ‘We Disrupted The Industry’

Stylist Law Roach said Zendaya ensures he is financially taken care of as she includes him in all of her fashion deals.

Oct 21, 2026

Southern University Students Struggle To Keep Up With Coursework Due To Frequent Power Outages

Southern University students struggle to keep up with their coursework due to frequent power outages at their Baton Rouge, LA, campus.

Oct 20, 2026