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Reginae Carter, the daughter of hip-hop icon Lil Wayne and actress Toya Wright, has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry and beyond. Known for her role as an actress, entrepreneur, and social media influencer, Reginae has carefully built her career while embracing her famous lineage. Whether it’s her acting roles, her influence as a social media personality, or her entrepreneurial ventures, Reginae continues to grow her personal brand. As the daughter of one of the most influential rappers of all time, she has access to significant resources and opportunities but has shown a strong commitment to creating a name for herself, independent of her father’s success. Reality TV Success Carter is best known for her role in the reality show “Toya: A Family Affair,” which helped launch her career in the public eye. She later appeared in multiple acting roles, including films like “Dear Santa, I Need a Date ” and “Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta” . Beyond her acting, Reginae has...
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...
The work and pioneering done by Black Americans has historically gone unrecognized across many areas/fields, including science. Black Americans make up 12% of the US population and have experienced the most disadvantages and setbacks in education than any other group in the country. For this reason, it is believed that there are not many Black scientists or Black people in STEM of note; however, this is not true historically nor in the present day. The work of Black scientists has led to discoveries that have changed our understanding in areas including health, space travel, public safety and more. Many of these Black scientists faced the added challenge of navigating racism, discrimination and segregation, on top of the challenging work they accomplished . These individuals defied all doubt, prejudice and other obstacles in their way to make ground breaking discoveries that help us learn more about the world and prove how vital Black scientists’ contributions in STEM are. Here are...
The implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools is currently in danger. In March 2024, Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC) introduced the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act. The proposed bill aims to prohibit race-based mandates at medical schools and accrediting institutions, per a news release. In addition, it would stop federal funding to medical schools that “discriminate” against races and ethnicities, have DEI offices, and “force” students and school faculty to assimilate to particular beliefs. “American medical schools are the best in the world and no place for discrimination,” Murphy shared in a statement. “The EDUCATE Act compels medical schools and accrediting agencies to uphold colorblind admissions processes and prohibits the coercion of students who hold certain political opinions. Diversity strengthens medicine, but not if it’s achieved through exclusionary practices. Medicine is...
Access to resources is one of the most significant barriers to entry for Black entrepreneurs. Whether it is a lack of funding or a gap in training, Black business owners have often found it challenging to tap into the same level of success–at the same rate– as some of their racial counterparts. Northwestern Mutual , a leading financial services company which has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years, acknowledges this systemic challenge and is committed to investment opportunities that will help reduce the racial wealth gap. One program the company has stood up, its Black Founder Accelerator program, furthers its commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion. Based on recent research, Black founders receive less than two percent of venture capital funds. Northwestern Mutual is stepping in and offering each eligible entrepreneur a $100,000 investment and inclusion in a 12-week intensive program. As part of the accelerator,...
The shine of Amanda Gorman’s work can’t be dimmed. Following a Florida school banning “The Hill We Climb,” sales have skyrocketed for the presidential inauguration poem as well as the poet’s “Call Us What We Carry” and “Change Sings,” according to Variety. The pieces of work have even taken over Amazon’s best-seller list. Plus, the pre-order for Gorman’s upcoming children’s book “Something, Someday” is No. 2 on Amazon’s list of best-selling new releases in children’s books on prejudice and racism, as of this writing.
Here’s a harsh reality — a recession may be on its way. Many economists and business insiders believe that it is already here. With the uneasy motion of the real estate market, the crazy price of eggs, and a tumultuous job market — all signs point to an economically unstable economic environment that has people on edge. However, all is not lost. For Black people particularly, there is a well-documented history of overcoming difficult times. When society and powers placed restrictions to hinder Black men and women, they created resources, services, and products that transcended prejudices and allowed them to succeed. That same level of ingenuity and resilience is evident today as people navigate the uncertainty that’s present in several industries in the job market. AfroTech was able to team up with Andrew McCaskill, Sr. Director & Career Expert, LinkedIn, to gain practical insight on how job seekers can become recession-proof.
Grandma and ‘nem always told us, “there’s nothing new under the sun.” When it comes to racial biases and prejudices in the workforce, there’s a draining repetition of occurrences that never surprises Black and Brown folk. This phenomenon around racial biases against people of color is pervasive in the world, but it rears its ugly head in the job space quite frequently. From wage and payment gaps to a lack of professional development, Black and Brown people consistently face challenges that show great inequity in business and entrepreneurship. Carta — an ownership and equity management platform — releases a yearly report that explores the demographics and trends that highlight these issues, with some focus points on the ecosystem of venture capital and startup organizations. This year’s report from Carta explored some new assessment points like expanded geographic data, the effects of parenthood related to gender, and investor-specific demographics.
Almost two years after a racial prejudice incident occurred, a Bay Area couple reached a $150,000 settlement. According to local news ABC 7, the couple was working late at their clothing store, Yema. During the closing hours, Tiburon police approached the couple at the store, demanding that they prove they owned Yema. Beginning to become heated, a white neighbor even stepped in to help defuse the situation by confirming the store belonged to the couple.
Lil Nas X is many things — but “paid” is on the top of that list. More than just a one-hit-wonder thanks to the success of “Old Town Road,” the man born Montero Hill in Atlanta, GA, has earned a massive fanbase alongside his massive controversy. The controversy with the rapper, of course, came when he partnered with Nike for the so-called “Satan Shoes” release. According to Forbes, the headline-courting rapper was intelligent enough to play on America’s deeply-ingrained prejudices as a marketing technique. At the height of the controversy, Lil Nas X claimed that he was facing a court date in regards to the shoes — and that he could end up in jail if things went a certain way in the proceedings. (He wasn’t, and he didn’t.) But while Nike later successfully sued the manufacturer of the shoes to cease production, it all worked out in the end for the “Call Me By Your Name” rapper. As it turned out, the controversy was all one big marketing technique — and one which paid off for him....
When Backline & the Black Mental Health Alliance announced that they were forming a partnership, it was a foregone conclusion that they would work in tandem to change the conversation about mental health. But, they all knew that there would be a lot of different layers to work with. “When it comes to talking about mental health in the Black community, there’s no such thing as one size fits all,” said Andrea Brown of the Black Mental Health Alliance to AfroTech. “You have to take into account many things. How does race play into it? How about the culture of the church? Your cultural background? Convincing Black people that they need to take their mental health seriously is not an easy task. But, fortunately, as mental health advocacy becomes more accepted, our jobs become a little easier.” Since 1984, The Black Mental Health Alliance has provided trusted resources, programs, and services for Black people and vulnerable communities. While, traditionally, this has meant poor or...
Mielle Organics is celebrating its seven-year anniversary with some exciting news! Actress and venture capitalist Keshia Knight Pulliam has been named as the brand’s new global education ambassador. The “Cosby Show” veteran actress will partner with the beauty brand to lead the global education arm on their More Than A Strand campaign. “We chose Keshia Knight Pulliam as our new Global Education Ambassador because of her passion for providing opportunities for mentorship, education, and venture capital for Black women,” said Mielle Organics’ founder and CEO, Monique Rodriguez. “Entering this next chapter of our journey with someone who is equally as passionate about building community entrepreneurship is a testament to what God has to come.” Their inaugural Global Certificate Program is a partnership with Rutgers University and the Newark Business Hub which is a part of the brand’s promise to provide opportunities for education and entrepreneurship for the community. Mielle Organics...
Serial entrepreneur, Kathryn Finney, is on a mission to establish a powerful business-creation platform in support of Black founders and Black-led companies. According to Crunchbase News, Finney and her Atlanta-based startup Genius Guild have just raised over $5 million total to build upon the company’s approach to create more opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. This includes providing investment through its Greenhouse Fund to tech-enabled companies, as well as a lab and studio that have tools to help Black founders improve the health of their communities. Funds for this new project come from a number of investment partners including Pivotal Ventures, The Impact Seat, First Close partners, and Lowenstein Sadler partner Ed Zimmerman as well as individual investors such as Andrew Bosworth (Facebook), a press release shares. Genius Guild aims to “build and invest in market-based innovations that end racism,” as stated on the company’s website. “Forward-thinking and full of purpose,...
Conversations surrounding the issues that impact Black people, globally, are often relegated to its “timeliness” in the media. Media only allows the stories of Blackness to be told in order for it to fit within a frame that is palatable to audiences while neglecting to push the envelope that is required to address racism and white supremacy and its wider affect on the world. Ashley Akunna’s, The Grapevine TV is a roundtable-style platform that brings together Black creatives, game-changers, and professionals to tackle the topics mainstream media is afraid of. The Grapevine is hosted on YouTube and presents its viewers with conversations that serve to address and assert the views of the wider spectrum of Black voices that exist. Past conversations have included panels on harm against Black trans women, cultural appropriation, hot topics in mainstream media that address Blackness, and leveled up discussions featured exclusively on their Patreon for paying members. The series has...
It’s 2020 and Black women are still dying at disproportionate rates during childbirth. According to a report from USA Today , Black women are currently dying in childbirth 2 ½ times more than their white counterparts. Amber Rose Issac, a 26-year-old graduate school student from the Bronx, New York died just four days after tweeting about her experience with “incompetent doctors” despite giving birth to a healthy baby boy, USA Today reports. She was ignored by doctors who failed to diagnose a rare condition that caused her blood platelet levels to drop dangerously low. Can’t wait to write a tell all about my experience during my last two trimesters dealing with incompetent doctors at Montefiore — ✨ (@Radieux_Rose) April 17, 2020 “If Amber was white, Amber would be here,” said her partner Bruce McIntyre. “Amber would have got standard care if she were white. Amber did not receive standard care, and that’s the problem.” Data released earlier this year by the National Center for Health...