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Cheryl Finley Is Turning A $50K Prize Into More Pipelines For Black Talent In Art History And Luxury

Cheryl Finley is the recipient of the 2026 David C. Driskell Prize and aims to use it to further diversify art history and curation.

Sep 15, 2026

Olamide Olowe Steps Down As CEO Of Topicals

Topicals, a science-backed skincare brand, has appointed a former Fenty Beauty executive to serve as chief executive officer.

Sep 3, 2026

Hairstylist Vernon François Joins Tech Company Behind 'The World's First Braid-Assist Device' For Professionals As An Expert Advisor And Creative Engineer

Celebrity hairstylist Vernon François joins tech company Halo, which carries a braiding device, as an expert advisor and creative engineer.

Sep 2, 2026

The 10 Best Texas Tech Conferences

The best tech conferences in Texas for 2026 — Houston, Austin, and Dallas. AfroTech Conference leads, with HealthStack and AI Edge under one roof November 2-6.

How To Lead A Black ERG That Actually Works

How to lead a Black employee resource group that creates real impact — getting buy-in, running programming worth showing up for, and avoiding leader burnout.

Top Black AI Conferences To Attend In 2026

The best AI conferences for Black professionals in 2026 — from AfroTech's AI Edge training day to NVIDIA GTC. Who each one is for and how to get there.

L’Oréal Promotes Rahquel Purcell To Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer For North America

L’Oréal has promoted Rahquel Purcell to chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for North America.

Aug 7, 2026

Dr. Erica Schwartz Confirmed As First Black Woman Director Of Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as the first Black woman director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Aug 7, 2026

Former Fortune 500 Executive Dr. Donald W. Comer To Serve As Lane College’s 11th President

Former Fortune 500 Executive Dr. Donald W. Comer will serve as Lane College’s 11th president with a focus on excellence and innovation.

Aug 6, 2026

Dr. Monica Baskin To Make History As The First Black Woman Named Director Of An NCI-Designated Cancer Center

Dr. Monica Baskin will make history as the first female director of Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Aug 3, 2026

How To Hire Black Tech Talent At Scale In 2026

How to recruit and hire Black tech talent in 2026 — where to find candidates, how to build a pipeline, and why AfroTech's recruiting floor works.

Top 10 Black Tech Conferences To Attend In 2026

The 10 best Black tech conferences in 2026, from AfroTech in Houston to NSBE. Dates, cities, and who each one is for.

Jul 29, 2026

Myron L. Rolle, Former NFL Player And Now Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Takes Strategic NFLPA Advisory Role

Former NFL player and now pediatric neurosurgeon Myron L. Rolle takes a strategic NFLPA advisory role focused on player health.

Jul 8, 2026

Howard University Alum Chequan Lewis Appointed CEO Of Crunch Fitness

Howard University and Harvard Law School alum Chequan Lewis has been appointed the CEO Of Crunch Fitness and will invest in innovation.

Jun 29, 2026

‘Would You Rather’ Questions To Boost Team Camaraderie At Work

Try these fun would you rather questions for work to break the ice, energize meetings and help your team connect through lighthearted conversation.