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How Product Founder Temi Coker Leveraged Emerging Tech And Cultural Relevance To Launch His First Walmart Home Collection

With his 18-piece Walmart debut, Temi Coker blends technology, sustainability, and heritage to create culturally meaningful home spaces.

Feb 24, 2026

Toxic Chemicals Found In Braiding Hair And Extensions Primarily Used By Black Women, Study Finds

A new study has found that braiding hair and extensions may contain harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.

Feb 18, 2026

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Continues To Advocate As Jobs Report Shows Black Unemployment Is 'Through The Roof'

The latest jobs report reveals record-high Black unemployment rates, prompting Rep. Ayanna Pressley to continue to call for action.

Feb 12, 2026

Florida A&M University Cites 'Staff-Level Error' After Students Say Black History Month Flyers Were Censored Over Certain Words

FAMU officials say restrictions on Black History Month flyers were a mistake and the word "Black" does not violate Florida's anti-DEI law.

Feb 10, 2026

Florida A&M University Student Says 'Black' Is Flagged In Black History Month Promotions Amid DEI Funding Ban

FAMU student says restrictions on certain terms are limiting how they can promote Black History Month events.

Feb 9, 2026

Sienna Naturals, Founded by Hannah Diop And Co-Founded By Issa Rae, Launches In 178 Sephora Stores Nationwide

Hair care brand Sienna Naturals, co-founded by Hannah Diop and Issa Rae has expanded into 178 Sephora stores.

Feb 18, 2025

Philadelphia’s Black-Owned Businesses, Representing 5.4% Of The City’s Total, Honor Legacy And Love

Data shows that only 5.4% of businesses in Philadelphia are Black-owned, but many are working to change that.

Feb 18, 2025

Bookstore Owner Yaa Yaa Catherine Whaley-Williams Launched An Equity Program To Make Books Affordable To Children

Sadie's Books and Beverages makes history in New York as the first black-owned bookstore in Orange County.

Feb 10, 2025

Why Fawn Weaver Had To Disguise Her Title Of Founder And CEO Of Uncle Nearest During Its Early Years

During the early years of Uncle Nearest, Fawn Weaver made a strategic decision to disguise her true title and was labeled chief historian.

Feb 10, 2025

Maryland Town Of Less Than 4,000 Celebrates Black History Month With Record Growth In Black-Owned Businesses

Princess Anne, a town in Somerset County, MD, is celebrating a record number of Black-owned businesses in its small community.

Feb 7, 2025

10 Ideas For How To Celebrate Black History Month At Work

Everyone knows who the founder of Black History Month is: Carter G. Woodson. But what is the official way to celebrate its history in February?

Co-Founder Ryan Wilson Explains Why The Gathering Spot Didn't Traditionally Celebrate Black History Month

The contributions of Black people go beyond February. The Gathering Spot created an initiative to honor the past and imagine the future.

Feb 24, 2023

TikTok Celebrates Black Creators Through Its First-Ever 'Visionary Voices' List

On Jan. 31, TikTok announced its first-ever Visionary Voices list, and its Black History Month programming.

Jan 31, 2023

10 Black Women Tech Influencers That Are Using Their Platforms To Help Others Break Into The Industry

AfroTech is spotlighting young Black woman tech influencers who are helping others break into the industry.

Mar 9, 2022

Josh Aviv On Founding SparkCharge And Making History — 'I Started This Company In My Dorm Room'

SparkCharge CEO and founder Josh Aviv walks us through his journey to creating the world's first EV mobile charging device.

Feb 21, 2022