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Entrepreneur And Owner Of A Louisiana Apartment Complex Pays It Forward By Covering December's Rent For Local Families

Beyonce’s hit song “Diva” defines the term as a female version of a hustler. This cultural reference and meaning gives literal context to New Orleans, LA, native and entrepreneur Britni Ricard. Her journey hasn’t been easy, but she has turned all her “Ls” into lessons. This holiday season, Ricard is paying it forward by covering the rent of all the tenants in a 10-unit apartment building she owns.

Josh Rodgers

Dec 7, 2023

Jamaican Olympic Gold Medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Lands An Endorsement Deal With Luxury Watch Brand Richard Mille

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is running to the bag with her new partnership. The Jamaican track and field champion has become a brand ambassador for Richard Mille, according to a news release.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 7, 2023

Blakk Smoke Founder Reportedly Earns $2M In Sales From Black Friday In 23 Minutes

Blakk Tatted has done it again! The music artist and entrepreneur is celebrating a major victory after Black Friday sales.

Samantha Dorisca

Dec 7, 2023

NCAA's President Proposes New NIL Rules Including Top Schools Being Required To Set A Trust Fund Of Millions Of Dollars For Student Athletes

Since the uptick of student-athletes inking name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, there has been debate about whether or not they’re capable of maintaining five to seven-figure payouts. Now, a new proposal is looking to offset the scrutiny by ensuring schools are looking out for the best interest of the young athletes’ finances.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 6, 2023

CVS Announces A New Drug-Pricing Model Following The 'Pressure' From Models Like Mark Cuban's Affordable Online Pharmacy, Report Says

At the top of 2022, Mark Cuban first announced the launch of The Cost Plus Drug Company. As previously shared by AFROTECH, the online pharmacy sells generic drugs such as those for HIV, birth control, migraines, and more, at affordable prices. Additionally, no intellectual property deals or insurance companies are involved, and consumers pay with all cash for the medication based on what it costs to make and an additional 15% to cover overhead.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 6, 2023

Giannis Antetokounmpo Co-Founds Media Company Improbable Media With Former NBA Star Jay Williams

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the next NBA star in line to venture into the media industry.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 6, 2023

Byron Allen Could Potentially Place A Bid To Purchase Scripps TV Stations, Report Says

Could Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group be heading toward further expansion?

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 6, 2023

President And CEO Of TIAA Thasunda Brown Duckett Makes Forbes' List Of 'The World’s Most Powerful Women'

What classifies a woman as “powerful?” According to Forbes, money, media, impact, and spheres of influence make “The World’s Most Powerful Women” in 2023.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 6, 2023

Celebrating Tomorrow's Innovators: The TWIX® College Reception Unwrapped

Every year AfroTech brings the best and brightest talent together to network, elevate their skills, and look ahead to discuss the future of tech. This year’s conference proved that the future couldn’t look any sweeter. The TWIX ® College Reception created an exclusive space for the students who will soon be the innovators, creators and industry disruptors of tomorrow. This private networking event gave 75 TWIX ® Scholars the opportunity to take a break from their studies so they could tap in with other up-and-coming tech talent and embrace one of the most slept-on forms of resistance: Black joy. TWIX ® partnered up with Blavity.org to transform The Reverbery into a red and gold foil-wrapped speakeasy where attendees enjoyed mouth-watering sliders, playful caricatures, interactive photo booths, and all-you-can-eat TWIX ® candy bars – and yes, we’re talking full-sized. It was the perfect backdrop for bright-eyed students eager to see what golden opportunities the tech space could...

Taylor Gordon

Dec 5, 2023

Kyrie Irving's Agent And Stepmom, Shetellia Riley Irving, Says Once The NBA Star Retires, He Plans To Take Over The Family Business

Ahead of hanging up their jerseys, many pro athletes begin to create a plan for their lives outside of sports. Whether it’s tapping into the VC space or following the entrepreneurial route, the mission for most is to continue building generational wealth once they decide to retire from their respective leagues.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 5, 2023

Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving's Agent, Recalls Advising Him Against Creating An Independent Shoe Brand After Departing From Nike

Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving’s stepmom, is representing for Black women in sports management. After transitioning from being the vice president of ad sales at BET, Irving became Kyrie’s agent in 2022. As previously shared by AFROTECH, the news, at the time, reportedly made her the only Black female agent representing an active NBA player.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 1, 2023

Detroit's Cadillac Dale Secures His First No. 1 Nearly 3 Decades After Getting His Start In The Music Business Thanks To Jack Harlow's Sample

On Nov. 27, Jack Harlow’s “Lovin on Me” secured the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, according to Billboard. While the record is the Kentucky rapper’s third No.1, the announcement also marked a win for another musician.

Ngozi Nwanji

Nov 30, 2023