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Sandra Crespo Says a Random Ask From a PhD Student Changed Her Career — Now She Pays It Forward at AFROTECH™

Crespo spoke at AFROTECH™ Conference last year, when she was more than 25 speaking engagements deep.“I was in grind season,” she said, “moving at a pace that left very little room to actually feel the impact of what I was building.”

Oct 14, 2026

Grace Hopper Celebration Canceled: A Big Loss For Women In Tech This Year

Now that the Grace Hopper Celebration has been canceled for 2026, many people are wondering what happens next for women in tech.

Oct 13, 2026

AFROTECH™ Speaker Uché Blackstock Honors Her Late Mother’s Legacy in the Fight for Health Equity

Dr. Uché Blackstock, told AFROTECH™ that her mother passed “before she could fully understand how profoundly her life would shape mine.”

Oct 12, 2026

Tanya Sam Is Bringing a No-Permission-Needed Message to AFROTECH™'s 10th Anniversary Stage

When Tanya Sam takes the stage at AFROTECH™ 2026 in Houston, there’s one thing she wants the room to walk away with: “You do not need anyone else’s permission to begin.”

Oct 11, 2026

After More Than A Decade In Finance, Doris Njagi Built What She Says She Couldn't Find: A System That Pays Farmers Directly

As a finalist for the 10th annual UCLA Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award, Doris Njagi is restoring Kenyan forests.

Oct 9, 2026

Companies At AfroTech Conference 2026: Meet The Expo Floor Brands

AfroTech Conference runs Nov. 2-6 in Houston. Recruiters, product teams, founders and executives across industries will be on the floor.

Oct 8, 2026

Is AfroTech Conference Worth It? A First-Timer's Guide To AfroTech 2026

Is AfroTech worth it? Here's what first-time attendees get from the conference, which ticket to choose and how to plan your week in Houston.

Oct 6, 2026

13 Mayors From The African American Mayors Association Are Coming To AFROTECH™ Conference 2026

A delegation of 13 mayors from the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) will attend the AFROTECH™ Conference 2026 in Houston, Nov. 2-6.

Sep 28, 2026

National Medical Fellowships And HealthStack Partner To Build AI Fluency Across the Health Care Workforce

HealthStack and National Medical Fellowships are launching an ongoing partnership focused on AI education and upskilling for current and future health care leaders.

Sep 28, 2026

Major Deals Keep Coming During Olivia Miles' Rookie Of The Year Run, Now With Adidas

Olivia Miles has signed with adidas Basketball, capping a rookie season that has turned the Minnesota Lynx guard into one of the most marketable young players in the WNBA.

Sep 28, 2026

She Attended AFROTECH™ Conference In 2025 and Vowed to Speak The Next Year: How Araine Greer Is Keeping That Promise

When Araine Greer left her first AFROTECH™ conference in 2025, she made herself a promise. "When I left the conference, I told myself I will be a speaker next year, and now look at me! God is so amazing!"

Sep 28, 2026

The Gathering Spot's Ryan Wilson On AFROTECH™ Conference's 10-Year Arc: 'The Question Now Is How Big We're Willing to Imagine'

Ryan Wilson is speaking at the AFROTECH™  Conference 2026 in Houston, the conference's 10th year. Wilson is CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, the private membership club and community that started with one location and now operates in multiple cities.

Sep 27, 2026

Unrivaled Lands Its Biggest Apparel Deal Yet As League Hits $650 Million Valuation

Unrivaled has a new uniform partner heading into its third season. The deal comes a month after Unrivaled closed an oversubscribed Series C round of more than $100 million, led by Ten Pillars Sports Fund.

Sep 24, 2026

Stanford Criticized For Swapping Out Latino Student With AI-Generated Black Woman In Promotional Picture

Stanford University is facing an embarrassing situation after it was noticed that the school had digitally altered a student photo, swapping out the race and gender of a student.

Sep 24, 2026

Anthony Edwards Turns His Ongoing Adidas Partnership Into A Sketch Comedy Series, Adding To His Off-The-Court Portfolio

Anthony Edwards is expanding his adidas partnership into a sketch comedy series. "They always said your commercials are like TV shows, so I went and made one," he said.

Sep 22, 2026