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For Wisdom Kaye, his passion for fashion has made him a millionaire. His bold fashion choices have frequently garnered chatter online over the years, and his TikTok account alone has drawn 13.5 million followers and 443.7 million likes. Kaye even made an appearance at the 2024 Met Gala, a feat that he believed was out of reach for him in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisdom Kaye (@wisdm) Wisdom Kaye’s life has forever changed as a result of his online presence stemming from his creative videos, which he primarily edits himself. However, his bread and butter is not coming directly from his social media impressions. “I’ll spend 12 hours, 12 days on a f-cking video, and it won’t really make anything. I’m in the Creator Fund, but, that doesn’t really pay,” the model and creator said in a TikTok video. “I mean, it does pay. I’m grateful for the amount that it does pay, but, I can make a video right now and it gets 20 million views, which is a very likely number for...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged that the final version of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is not yet ready for public release — and there is no definitive date for when it will be available. During Tesla’s conference call following the release of its Q1 2025 financial results, Musk updated shareholders about the company’s self-driving plans, which he emphasized as essential to Tesla’s future, according to Daily Galaxy. Since 2016, Tesla has marketed vehicles claiming they have the necessary hardware for FSD features — significantly boosting sales of the FSD package — which can cost buyers up to $12,000. However, during the call, Musk said, “We’re going to have to upgrade the Hardware 3 computer” to achieve true self-driving capabilities, the outlet reported. The announcement sparked backlash from customers who felt misled, prompting Tesla to cover the costs of upgrading affected vehicles to the newer Hardware 4 — a move analysts estimate could reach hundreds of...
Former NBA player Jason Kidd has invested in another soccer team. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, the 10-time NBA All-Star and current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks has continued to pursue his passion for sports well beyond his playing days. As an investor, his portfolio includes two soccer teams based in his hometown of Oakland, CA: Roots SC (men’s) and Soul SC (women’s). “In The Town when you talk about sports, we all had heroes. I’m excited to join the Roots and Soul family,” Kidd said at the time, according to Andscape. “I’ve been seeing videos of all the support they get. I’m just trying to help the family. I especially like that there are both male and female teams. Also, with the teams being in The Bay, I felt like it was a great fit.” Everton Added To Portfolio Now, Kidd has invested in another soccer team, this time joining Roundhouse Capital Holdings, which is part of The Friedkin Group, the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton, mentions ESPN. The...
Success in entrepreneurship isn’t just about big wins. It’s about small, consistent actions that build momentum over time. In Atomic Habits , James Clear emphasizes the power of tiny improvements, showing how habits shape outcomes in business and life. Entrepreneurs who master their daily routines, decision-making, and mindset can set themselves up for long-term success. Here are some of the most impactful quotes from Atomic Habits and how they apply to entrepreneurs. “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Many entrepreneurs set ambitious goals, whether it’s scaling their startup , increasing revenue, or building a personal brand. However, goals alone don’t drive success — systems do. Without a structured approach, even the best ideas fail. This quote emphasizes the importance of building repeatable processes that create consistent progress. Instead of focusing solely on outcomes, entrepreneurs should refine their workflows. A founder...
A resource for minority-owned businesses may be impacted due to a new round of federal job cuts. Inc. reports new changes are underway at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), which was first established in 1969 by former President Richard Nixon. Under former President Joe Biden’s administration alone, the MBDA helped provide 23,000 jobs and $3.2 billion in contracts to minority enterprises, the outlet notes. The Trump administration sent an email on April 17, 2025, stating that federal grants to the agency, which operated about 38 business centers, were being dismantled, as the administration believes the funding is “no longer consistent with the agency’s priorities and no longer serves the interest of the United States and the MBDA program.” President Donald Trump’s orders will be a drastic hit to many Black and other entrepreneurs of color. Louisiana’s business center, which worked with hundreds of businesses, was told the MBDA is “repurposing its funding allocations...
Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. Billionaire business leaders turned against President Donald Trump as he implemented sweeping tariffs with other countries, which have amounted to billions of dollars lost. Many of the billionaires who have pushed back against the Trump tariffs have also endorsed him for the 2024 presidential election. One of those billionaires, Bill Ackman, warned against tariffs, likening them to an “economic nuclear war” in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). He also claimed that the tariffs weren’t what he voted for, despite Trump speaking on tariffs early on in the election. How Will Tariffs Affect The American Consumer? Unwarranted tariffs will not only decimate our economy but also hurt our already fragile standing on the world stage. In retaliation, China has raised tariffs on American goods to 125%. Most business leaders, economic experts, and other world leaders are confused over Trump’s misguided...
PepsiCo representatives met with civil rights leaders from the National Action Network (NAN) after Reverend Al Sharpton threatened to lead a boycott over the company’s decision to scale back parts of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives . After sending a letter to the food and beverage brand on April 4, 2025, outlining details of the intended boycott, Sharpton issued a statement on Tuesday, April 15, saying that he and several members of NAN had a “constructive conversation” lasting over an hour with PepsiCo Chairman Ramon Laguarta and PepsiCo North America CEO Steven Williams. During the meeting at PepsiCo’s global headquarters in Purchase, NY, they had a chance “to discuss our grievances over reports they were rolling back nearly $500 million in DEI commitments .” “We agreed to follow up meetings within the next few days,” Sharpton wrote. “After that continued dialogue, NAN Chairman Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and I, both former members of the company’s African...
After years of letting baristas bring their full selves to work — tattoos, flannels, colored hair, and all — Starbucks is reining things back in. Starting May 12, the coffee giant is introducing a new, streamlined look that puts the brand’s most iconic symbol — the green apron — back at center stage. The 2025 Starbucks dress code will require employees to wear solid black tops (collared, button-up, or crewneck) paired with bottoms in black, khaki, or blue denim. This shift is being framed as a branding move, part of Starbucks’ ongoing effort to create a familiar and consistent vibe in stores across North America. Each employee, known internally as a “partner,” will also receive two company-branded T-shirts at no cost, including options designed by partner networks. Why The 2025 Starbucks Dress Code Signals More Than Just A Wardrobe Change At first glance, it might look like a simple update to the dress code. But the new dress code is actually doing a lot of heavy lifting. It’s a...
With space being the next great frontier, many big names have been throwing their hat in the ring to venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Space exploration has become the name of the game for several companies that strive to make humans a multi-planetary species. Mankind’s growing need for resources has seen an increased interest in galaxies far, far away, however, the vision of life on Mars will take plenty of money and research before it can be realized. While many people know of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, there is another contender that is making headlines for its’ out of this world exploration . Blue Origin, another privately owned space company, has made headlines over the last year for launching space missions with iconic crew members . On Monday, Apr. 14, they continued that trend by sending the first all-female crew (including celebrities like Gayle King and Katy Perry) on a mission. Here’s what we know about Blue Origin’s owner , history and latest ventures. Blue Origin Is Owned By...
Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. President Donald Trump has gone all in on his tariff crusade, announcing last week a 10% tariff on almost every country with even higher tariffs on specific countries. From beauty and food to car automation , every industry is currently reeling with the stock market dovetailing, and the potential negative aftereffects will be felt for decades to come. However, the now billion-dollar AI industry is at risk of being decimated thanks to Trump’s tariffs. Pro-crypto and pro-AI fanatics have curried a lot of favor with the president, so much so that many of them have been appointed as high government officials to advance America’s standing in the global AI race. Even though Trump has reversed his initial thoughts towards technology, his insistence on tariffs may hurt the AI industry after all. According to Time, AI companies, along with several other industries, lost billions of dollars when the tariffs...
Spill is allowing its users to have a stake in its success. As AFROTECH™ previously reported , the social media app was created by Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell and DeVaris Brown who had both worked for Twitter. In 2022, Terrell was laid off around the time Elon Musk had acquired the platform now known as X, while Brown had exited the company in 2020. Terrell says the focus in Spill’s creation was to support his colleagues and to answer a personal call, which was branching out to build a new platform. “Starting as a non-technical founder, that was a pretty daunting challenge. And I think it was that mindset of just determination that no matter what, I’m going to figure out a way to make something,” Terrell shared on the “Black Tech Green Money” podcast hosted by AFROTECH™ Brand Manager Will Lucas. “If I don’t raise a dollar, if I got to do whatever, everything starts, I think, from that particular mindset, and that is what’s magnetized.” He continued, “I think the type of energy that...
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, had solid revenue in its first year. Investing In Its Athletes From The Start As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the Medley, FL-based league with 36 players was created by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart and offers the highest-paid salaries in women’s sports, with an average salary of over $200,000. The league has also provided incentives to players, with $50,000 allocated to each player on the winning 2025 Playoffs team. This year’s reigning champion is the Rose BC, led by Coach Nola Henry and featuring players Brittney Sykes, Angel Reese, Kahleah Copper, Azura Stevens, Lexie Hull, and Chelsea Gray. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rose BC (@rosebc) What’s more, Unrivaled is pushing the boundaries of what it means to invest in women’s sports. The league provides a makeup room, weight room, and daycare center for practice and games, per Front Office Sports, and it has partnered with Samsung as its official presenting and...
Five-year-old Maddox Lopez is following in the footsteps of his sister, who was inducted into high-IQ society Mensa, in 2024. With an Einstein-level IQ, Maddox already understands times tables and is a member of Mensa, an organization that requires participants to take an approved intelligence test and score within the top 2% of the general population, its website states. Maddox now joins his sister, Declan, in the organization, which requires an IQ of 130 or more, ABC7 New York reports. “Maddox is all about math and coding, and he finds back doors on video games and programs, where Declan is just like an intellectual who loves to learn anything,” their mother, Meachel, told the outlet. That’s not all. Both Maddox and Declan join their father, Delano, who is also an educator and member of Mensa. However, he credits his children’s intelligence to his wife. “She was doing a lot of extra work with the kids. Even once they started back to school after COVID, she had a whole schedule up,...
Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. The question of who controls your data and how it’s used has been a topic of discussion since the dawn of the internet. The rise of social media giants like Meta and X has only heightened awareness and concern around data privacy. What happens when data collection goes beyond your age and interests to your genetic makeup? That’s the concern surrounding the recent news about 23andMe. As reported by AP News, the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after former CEO Anne Wojcicki’s attempt to buy back the company’s assets fell through. Founded in 2006 by Wojcicki, Linda Avey, and Paul Cusenza, 23andMe was created to empower consumers with insights about their genetic makeup to inform health decisions. As reported by CTech, the company went public at a $3.5 billion valuation and was once valued as high as $6 billion. In addition to consumer-focused tests, 23andMe has contributed to genetic...
Let’s be honest—when it comes to beauty, Black women have always been the standard, even if the industry has been slow to give credit where it’s due. But while some are still playing catch-up, Danessa Myricks Beauty has already rewritten the rules—and ensured we’re front and center in the narrative. From melting down drugstore makeup in her kitchen to landing on Sephora shelves across the globe, Danessa Myricks didn’t wait for anyone’s permission. She built her own table—and now the world’s pulling up a seat. From “Accidental Artist” to Beauty Powerhouse Myricks didn’t come from a legacy of wealth or beauty school credentials. She came with hustle, vision, and a deep belief that makeup should be for everyone. According to her Closers 2025 Time Magazine feature, after getting laid off from a publishing gig, she took a chance on creativity and started doing makeup—teaching herself through trial, error, and audacity. Her early kits? Straight-up DIY magic. Melting down products to...