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New beginnings are on the horizon for Kevin Ford. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Ford worked at Burger King and had never missed a day of work for 27 years. The company awarded his years of service with a goodie bag that included a movie ticket, candy, a Starbucks cup, a lanyard, two pens, and two keychains. However, when a video of him receiving his gift went viral, social media users believed that was not enough to reflect Ford’s years of dedication. So, supporters started contributing to a GoFundMe campaign that one of his daughters had created to help him afford a travel ticket to visit family. The campaign had reached more than $212,000 by June 2022. “I just can’t believe this. Thank you, thank you, everybody,” he expressed at the time during a “TODAY” interview with his family. “I just want to tell everybody out there, ‘Thank you for every cent.’ Just the thought of watching the video and just having a reason to smile. I want to thank everybody.” He continued: “There’s been...
The NBA offseason is one of the most unpredictable times in the world of sports. With the recent conclusion of the draft, big-name superstars requesting trades, and significant contributors holding out for the perfect negotiation window — sports analysts and fans alike sit in anticipation of the next big move. Into the spotlight from this busy season, Devin Booker ascended. The Phoenix Suns’ small forward recently secured a duffle-sized bag. Booker reached a four-year veteran supermax extension valued at $224 million.
Kandi Burrus’ “legs and hips and body, body” may have the internet in a proverbial chokehold right now just ahead of the summer, but that’s no competition for the viral hype of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Kandi Burruss Rhoa GIF from Kandi Burruss GIFs As we head into Memorial Day weekend activities, we couldn’t leave you without some insight into the latest collections to join the NFT community. Check out the newest NFTs we’ve been watching.
Discussions surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) suggest that the market is volatile and could be facing some significant challenges soon. But the creators entering the NFT community are responding with the words of former Atlanta Housewives star Porsha Williams, “Who said that?” This week, AfroTech learned about several new NFT offerings, and we are here as your trusted guide to give you the rundown of each one.
Big Sean asked the question – “Why would I stop?” The song was more than just a popular single from his chart-topping album, “Detroit 2.” It was a mantra – the backdrop to IG captions, TikTok videos, and motivational stories for many. Apparently, the song’s impact was more prominent than human influence because non-fungible tokens (NFTs) took the same perspective. It’s a brand-new week, and AfroTech is back with fresh additions to the unstoppable NFT community.
Another pro athlete has joined Naomi Osaka to promote Sweetgreen’s message for healthy eating. As previously reported by AfroTech, in 2021 the tennis star became the fast-food salad chain’s first athlete ambassador, as well as its youngest investor. Now, according to a press release, Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker is next up to be in the Sweetgreen family as an ambassador. “I started working with sweetgreen because I connected with their mission and was already a regular customer,” said Osaka, according to the press release. “Joining forces with a brand that is creating a positive change in the world is really important to me. Tapping Devin and bringing him into the mix makes it even better.”