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D-Nice On Why Artists Can Now ‘Demand Ownership Or True Partnership,’ And What Black Promoters Collective Is Building Around Rock The Bells

This year’s event is produced by Black Promoters Collective, a coalition of Black independent concert promotion and production companies in North America.

Oct 28, 2026

How Black Dancers Are Turning Online Visibility Into Paid Work, And Why Some Call Dance A ‘Slept-On Profession’

Black dancers are using the internet to build audiences, land paid work and make dance a career.

Oct 26, 2026

AFROTECH™ 2026 Authors Pavilion: Full Schedule And Lineup Featuring Stacey Abrams, Reesa Teesa And More

Stacey Abrams, Roy Wood Jr., former Apple executive Denise Young Smith and TikTok storyteller Tareasa “Reesa Teesa” Johnson are among the authors scheduled to speak at the Authors Pavilion during AFROTECH™ Conference 2026 in Houston.

Oct 23, 2026

Christine Izuakor’s AFROTECH™ Story Started With A Dinner

In 2024, Christine Izuakor spoke at AFROTECH™ Conference for the first time. She also hosted a small dinner on the side.

Oct 22, 2026

With Health AI Moving Faster Than Its Safeguards, AFROTECH™ Speaker Dr. Tiffani Bright Sees an Opening

Ten years ago, Dr. Tiffani Bright’s work centered on clinical decision support: rules written by humans and checkable by humans. AI, she said, wasn’t on her radar because it wasn’t in the clinic yet.

Oct 20, 2026

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