A new wave of African and diaspora tech leaders is rewriting the rules from Silicon Valley to Wall Street. Armed with degrees from elite institutions and ideas born from both necessity and ambition, they are building products and platforms that power the global economy. Meet the founders and visionaries building the future of fintech, aerospace, education, and venture capital.
Black Americans are still pursuing side hustles, not as a trend but as a time-tested money-making need and growth strategy. In 2024, 15.2% of Black or African Americans had an active side hustle, above the 13.6% national average, and 6.4% worked more than one job during December alone.
Literature offers profound insights into human resilience, identity, and social transformation. This post spotlights five influential Black female authors whose narratives transcend geography to inform leadership practice.
Nestled in the Dades valley of Morocco lies Kalaat M’Gouna, a town renowned for its floral rose paradise and for cultivating the famous Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose). In May, the valley comes alive with traditional dancing, music, and feasting as the town recognizes the end of the harvest season and commences the celebration of the Kelaat M’Gouna festival.
Philadelphia’s Black-owned restaurants offer something for every palate. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, flavor, or a fresh take on tradition, these spots serve up quality meals made with the freshest ingredients and plenty of heart.
To help celebrate the dawning of May, here are a few entertaining ideas focusing on art, song, crafts, wine, and mental wellness.
At the 2025 Met Gala, attendees fully embraced the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, by interpreting the newly announced “Tailored For You” dress code through bespoke menswear-infused statements that celebrated Black dandyism on the world’s most prominent fashion fundraiser.
With more than 13 billion Spotify plays and a startling 550% increase between 2017 and 2025, Afrobeats has established itself…
Tiffany Spraggins-Payne’s journey as a leader in Philadelphia’s small-business community is deeply rooted in her deep commitment to empowering others. As the Director of the Power Up Your Business program at the Community College of Philadelphia, Spraggins-Payne works to provide the resources, mentorship, and connections to diverse, minority, and women entrepreneurs.
With digitization on the rise in all sectors, economic activity has provided opportunities for Black women to push the technological boundaries and succeed in their various roles within the ICT field. Here are a few Black women who are not only making waves in the ICT sector but are worth celebrating for their accomplishments.
