Garry Johnson III, the founder and executive director of First Founders Inc., is leading the charge in Philadelphia to empower Black entrepreneurs…
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Lisa Bryant and LyVette Bird, two women who have experienced vision impairment, have shown that with the right technology and support, they…
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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, equitable access to technology and the internet is more crucial than ever. Ashley Pollard, the Digital…
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The recent surge in AI technologies, driven by advances in machine learning and tools like Chat GPT, has sparked both excitement and…
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Pennsylvania is widely known as a state bookended by two national cities – Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In an example of geographic tech…
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The battle for dominance in the social media space has intensified with the emergence of two new contenders: Spill and Threads. As…
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By: Alesia Bani
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New organization Philadose is working to destigmatize psychedelics and psychedelic therapy through its social club, networking events…
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Show Me The Money
BIPOC Media Still Waiting On Ad Spend
By Madhusmita Bora
The Chicago Defender, founded in 1905, featured the writings…
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All throughout Black History Month, Andrea Lawful Sanders highlighted Black entrepreneurs under age 20. Here are those interviews, in case…
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No Seat At the Table
Corporations Vowed to Diversify Their Boards
So much for the racial reckoning
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By Madhusmita Bora
George Floyd’s high-profile police killing and the ensuing public discourse on anti-Black racism, through…
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Financial literacy courses are essential to instill principles of saving, budgeting, and investing, which leads to financial responsibility. These classes provide students…
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