“As a Black queer man in tech I never really was invited to have a seat at the table,” shares Rhett Lindsey, former Facebook and Tinder recruiter making waves in Silicon Valley through his new app. Siimee (see-me) is a new recruiting platform designed to help job seekers and employers by focusing on who people are, not what they are in order to change a system that needs work when it comes to hiring people from all walks of life. Lindsey joined us via Zoom and shared his passion for getting HR & Recruiting right through his new platform, where companies get it wrong in the hiring process, and what about building something from the ground up brings him joy. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Siimee™️ (@siimee_app) AfroTech: What inspired you to create Siimee? Rhett Lindsey: I wanted to build an inclusive platform, specifically in a tech startup environment that truly focuses on recruitment, outreach, and job...

If you’re at all familiar with the world of pop culture and modern music, you’re surely aware of Blue Ivy Carter, the 12-year-old daughter of global superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z. A few years back, she topped AfroTech’s list of wealthiest children in America, and she’s only continued to pick up steam in the years since. The prolific young woman may have been born into wealth by virtue of her power-couple parents , though she has also managed to venture out and make millions on her own, making her one of the most prolific pre-teens in the country. Today, Blue Ivy Carter maintains an estimated net worth of over $500 million, according to a report in Greenlight , though some estimates suggest that her nest egg is even larger. Blue Ivy Carter’s net worth has been bolstered by a wide array of projects and business ventures, including brand and endorsement deals , music credits, modeling contracts, and soon, even a front-and-center placement in a feature film. The rising star has even...

Technology dominates society in our everyday lives. From smartphones to web-enabled dashboards in our cars to smart homes, it is all around us. For this reason, there has been an explosion in the job market over the past decade. While data engineers and programmers have always been in demand, the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence in the past few years has added further fuel to the fire. The job market is full of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related jobs that offer some of the highest salaries out there. More and more new positions are being created daily to keep up with this technology-driven world, and they do not always require a college degree. An increase in technology-related certificates and coding boot camps has given people new access to very high-paying careers. With an average six-figure salary for each in-demand job, the education or time spent in a boot camp can be well worth it. Furthermore, once in this field,...

One of the sounds by a TikTok creator that started as a “scrapped draft” has now secured him a paycheck from a big-name company.

“Honesty is the best policy.” This is a phrase many people have used or lived by. It’s often used as a guiding principle, so it’s hard to accept when that energy is not reciprocated, regardless of the space. One of the spaces where this concept is most covert is job seeking. Those interested in jumping into the often tumultuous space of job hunting come to the table with a list of requirements that’s best for them.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by AFROTECH (@afro.tech) And while everyone may have different priorities around what would make a job relationship ideal, nearly everyone wants to earn a livable wage that supports their lifestyle and affirms their value. The problem, however, is that not all companies are open and honest about their budgets and the suggested salary aligned with posted positions. This process can be problematic for both the employer and the employee. It doesn’t have to be this way. Both entities can benefit from salary transparency. Here’s...

Legendary baseball memorabilia has recently gone up for auction. Fans of Jackie Robinson have the opportunity to purchase a glove that was worn by the Baseball Hall of Famer himself, according to TMZ.

Maya Ray is what we call post-grad goals. During her time as a college student, the Gen Z entrepreneur brainstormed a business idea that would have her financially set post-grad. A month after graduating from Georgia State University, the alumna launched FYC Vending — a vending machine company — which has generated $119,000 in sales, according to Business Insider.

Today’s young entrepreneurs are starting on their own business endeavors before they even make it to college, and 17-year-old Danielle Hawthorne is no different. As a sophomore of Cardinal Spellman High School, New York native Hawthorne thought of a plan to launch her own line of handmade satin bonnets and durags called Scotch Bonnets By Dani , as a way to turn a profit and provide quality products that local beauty supply stores did not. “I want to promote people taking care of themselves,” she said about her brand. “Bonnets sometimes have a negative connotation, but my products, the colors I use, bring a different approach. So, hopefully people will look at them in a more positive light.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CGF1-znhahs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link According to Hawthorne, her brand is considered a family business, as both her parents play a big role in helping her design her bonnets and durags. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Hawthorne saw much success from her business...