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Jonathan Majors has had one of the most dramatic and publicized rises — and setbacks — in recent Hollywood history. Known for powerful performances in acclaimed films like The Last Black Man in San Francisco and major franchise roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Majors became one of the industry’s most talked-about stars. However, with ongoing legal challenges and a sudden shift in his career trajectory, questions about his finances have become increasingly relevant. So what is Jonathan Majors’ net worth in 2025, and how did he get there? Early Career And Breakthrough Performances Majors graduated from the Yale School of Drama, one of the top MFA programs in the country, in 2016. His training and stage background positioned him for serious dramatic roles, and his first major on-screen appearance came in 2017’s Hostiles , starring Christian Bale. From there, his filmography quickly expanded. In 2019, Majors drew widespread attention for his lead role in The Last Black Man in San...
If you’ve spent any time staring at a television or film screen in the past few years, you’ve likely encountered some of Colman Domingo’s handiwork. The 54-year-old Academy Award winner has graced the screen for such impressive projects as “Candyman,” “The Color Purple,” “Fear The Walking Dead,” and the HBO original series “Euphoria,” just to name a few. Earlier this year, he was listed among Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world due to his powerful ethos, moving performances and commitment to creative excellence. Currently, fans are awaiting Domingo’s appearance in a myriad of upcoming works, including Netflix’s forthcoming outing “The Madness,” as well as next year’s Michael Jackson biopic . Needless to say, many fans are wondering just how much money Colman Domingo has stacked up over the course of his decades-long career. Luckily, we’ve got you covered, with a quick but comprehensive look at the revered actor’s financial portfolio, investment holdings and film...
When most people think of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), southern schools like Morehouse, Spelman, and of course Howard immediately come to mind. This is understandable, given the history of when most HBCUs began to pop up around this country. Before the Great Migration sent many Black people north in search of prosperity, the bulk of Black Americans lived in the South. So, when white colleges and universities barred Black students from attending, the community answered the call and began to create institutions of higher learning , and eventually also fraternities and sororities. However, the first HBCU was actually Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837. Overwhelmingly, most HBCUs are located in the South, with a sprinkling of schools in a few northern states. But, there is an HBCU on the West Coast, and it’s located in California. The Only HBCU in California Even though there’s just one HBCU in California, it’s an integral one. Charles R. Drew...
Black History Month is a significant time to celebrate the accomplishments of influential Black people and emerging changemakers. However, the month-long celebration is not large enough to highlight all the contributions Black people have made to the world, and Justin Jefferson’s new contract is proof. Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, has not only broken records but also set a new standard in the NFL. According to ESPN, he recently signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension, with $110 million guaranteed. This deal not only makes him the highest-paid wide receiver ever but also the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The massive contract extension amounts to $35 million per year, along with a $36.9 million signing bonus, per data from Spotrac. The outlet also notes he will receive a $30 million option bonus in 2025. The deal puts an end to potential trade rumors and sets up Jefferson and the Vikings for a solid working relationship over the next few...
A program is helping a group of Black women restructure their finances. Business Insider reports that the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund is behind In Her Hands, an Atlanta, GA-based guaranteed income program launched in 2022 that gives 650 low-income Black women $850 per month. What’s more, the selected women are supported by the program for two years. Economic relief from the program was used by 45% of participants to pay their bills; almost 30% said they were able to store money for “rainy day” funds; and 27% used it to pay off debt, the outlet notes. Among the 650 participants is C. Harper, who, before enlisting in the program, faced trouble paying her rent. Now, with the help of In Her Hands, the Georgia resident was able to secure permanent housing for her family as well as earn a teaching certificate, which led to “a better job.” According to the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund website, In Her Hands, a $13 million initiative, was launched as a way to provide...
A former White House official has announced his interest in buying TikTok. On March 13, 2024, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. As previously shared by AFROTECH™, the bill is focused on TikTok and its China-based parent company ByteDance and was created to “protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications.” What’s more, if the bill is passed by the Senate and President Joe Biden as well as signed into law, ByteDance will be required to sell TikTok within 180 days. If not, it would be banned in the U.S. Amid the controversy around the potential status of TikTok’s future, CNBC reports that Steven Mnuchin, former treasury secretary for former President Donald Trump, is working to gather an investor group to purchase the app. “I think the legislation should pass — I think it should be sold,” Mnuchin said, according to CNBC . “I understand...
As a visionary, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is on a mission to immerse the Black community in more design spaces. Beyond just talking the talk, he has also walked the walk as a leader in the design arena, responsible for creating over 500 footwear styles for companies like Nike and entertainers such as Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and more. “When I started 35 and a half years ago, the technology wasn’t there. It wasn’t the Stone Age, but there was no Instagram and there was no Google,” Dr. Edwards said during an interview with AFROTECH™. “These things didn’t really exist, so we had to be much more resourceful. So, we were kind of almost creating in the dark… I think of that era as kind of the purity of creation and just raw talent because we didn’t have anything to compare it to.” In 2010, Edwards established the first U.S. academy solely dedicated to footwear design. Now, he’s sharing that same sentiment through the lens of students at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). View...
For many Black-owned and family-owned businesses, their missions are often rooted in stories of community, unity and perseverance through life’s obstacles. In the case of Flight — the newest and only state licensed cannabis dispensary in San Francisco’s Park Merced — cousins Eric Grayson, Keena Middleton, and Charles Toney II all teamed up to launch a business that could set an example for their community and honor their family all at once. “It means a lot because we’re from here, but it means a lot more because it took so much effort to even get to this point,” Middleton tells AfroTech. “[Flight] is not your regular business by any means, you can open up a million [other] things before you open up one of these [dispensaries]. It has a lot to do with being Black as well, but to be able to do it with family members means the world.” The dispensary’s name itself is a tribute to Grayson’s mother, Clara Grayson, who passed away from cancer after the family pooled money together to fly...
San Francisco has a goal to reinvest its multi-million dollar police budgets into Black-owned businesses in its community. According to an announcement from San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, she shared that the city would be awarding $3.75 million from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) to its small Black business community as a means to divert the $120 million funding from law enforcement. The new move is part of the city’s Dream Keeper Initiative, which aims to mitigate the economic hardships in San Francisco’s Black community and help support rebuilding its economic power. “Across this country, and in our City, we’ve seen how the Black community’s economic growth and prosperity has historically been disrupted and marginalized,” Mayor Breed said in her statement. “This funding is part [of[] our efforts to undo the harm of generations of disinvestment and economic inequities. As we work to recover and make...
Marijuana arrests for Black youth in America have a history of threatening to derail their futures. San Francisco native and professional boxer Karim Mayfield faced this same fate at 18-years-old, but now he’s turning that negative into a positive by opening his own cannabis dispensary in his hometown. In addition to being a cannabis dispensary owner, Mayfield is also the owner of SoulChamp — a boxing gym dedicated to offering youth the kind of mentorship that helped turn his own life around as a teen. Mayfield now joins the new generation of Black public figures becoming leaders in the cannabis space, as well as the professional athletes who are incorporating cannabis into their training and wellness regimens. According to a press release, Mayfield earned the opportunity to own a cannabis dispensary through San Francisco’s Cannabis Equity Program, which aims to create prosperity and secure ownership in the cannabis industry for those severely impacted by the War on Drugs. “As a San...
The Redmon family just acquired 20 Jamba Juice franchises in the San Francisco Bay Area! According to Black Business, Charlayne Redmon and her husband Dwayne, —– along with their four children — kept it all in the family with the new acquisition in their native home of San Francisco, California. After launching CFO to Small Business, a financial consulting company for small business owners, the Redmon’s had the vision of expanding into the food industry which led them to consider becoming franchise owners. Initially, Dwayne acquired a contract with the Jamba Juice franchise through CFO to Small Business and from there he expressed his family’s interest in ownership. After 16 corporate locations were sold off, the family made an offer to buy it. From there, they would go on to eventually manage to purchase two more locations from private owners before building two others from the ground up. “None of us had ever worked at a Jamba Juice. In addition, the director of operations was...
Last week, San Francisco launched the Abundant Birth Project, a new pilot program that will help lower-income Black and Pacific Islander women receive a $1,000 monthly stipend for pregnancy and childbirth. The project will provide approximately 150 lower-income Black and Pacific Islander pregnant women in San Francisco with the funds in an effort to curb high rates of deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth. According to CNN , San Francisco is a massive hub for tech, yet despite the amount of money pouring into the industry, a widening wealth gap leaves minorities in the city at a disadvantage. Specifically, Black and Pacific Islander women experience inadequate housing, heavily policed neighborhoods, and poorer-quality nutrition options. As a result, they are most at risk for preterm births and infant and mother deaths during pregnancy and childbirth. “Providing guaranteed income support to mothers during pregnancy is an innovative and equitable approach that will ease some of...
Starting to learn to code can be a difficult process. Every time you sit down to practice your skills, you’ll likely encounter a problem that you struggle to figure out or an error that you do not understand. In many situations, it can feel easier to give up rather than to keep going. When you’re first starting out, there is a lot that can overwhelm you, from the technical terminology to the number of resources out there with different approaches to learning how to code. However, if you are willing to invest the time and effort in learning how to code, the rewards are plentiful. Not only does learning how to code open up a number of career options for you—you could become a consultant or transition to a career in tech—it also helps you refine your problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. These are the exact skills that are growing in demand among employers. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of six “dos and don’ts” for aspiring coders. These tips will help you...