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Middle schooler Eniola Shokunbi is making a significant impact in classrooms. Shokunbi, then a fifth-grade student at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, CT, was tasked with developing a solution to address future pandemic challenges in collaboration with her classmates. This inspired the creation of an air filter system designed to combat COVID-19 and cold viruses within classrooms. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gE25haPZ #AFROTECH

At AFROTECH™ 2024, Rashad Robinson stressed that true power lies in changing rules, not just visibility, and urged communities of color to build infrastructure and resources for systemic change rather than relying on profit-driven corporations. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEE_k8Va #AFROTECH

Khaby Lame is letting the numbers do the talking. Khaby Lame, once a factory worker in Italy, rose to fame on TikTok with his silent, expressive reactions to viral content, amassing 162.5 million followers. Now the most-followed creator on the platform, Lame has leveraged his popularity into a $20 million annual income, securing deals with brands like Hugo Boss, Sony Pictures, and Walmart, where he markets his own product line. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gE4k-C6A #AFROTECH

Angel Reese plans to retire her mother. Born in Randallstown, MD, to Michael Reese and Angel Webb Reese, she has grown into an influential athlete, already making her mark in the WNBA by holding the record for most single-season rebounds - before being surpassed by A'ja Wilson. Her mother, Angel Webb Reese, played for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and was inducted into its Athletics Hall of Fame. Her father, Michael, played at Boston College and Loyola University (Maryland) before competing overseas in Luxembourg, Austria, and Portugal. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gyqaD8tb #AFROTECH

Hannah Bronfman, a former DJ, has invested in over 70 minority-owned businesses and plans to launch a fund offering $1-3 million investments in wellness, beauty, and healthcare. She envisions creating Black-owned conglomerates to rival global giants like LVMH. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g93HrCpm #AFROTECH

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Will.i.am, renowned artist and tech innovator, highlighted the importance of cultural representation and responsible AI use at the AFROTECH™ 2024 Conference. He discussed his AI app FYI, designed to aid creatives in organization, collaboration, and productivity, emphasizing that success depends on persistence, not tools. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gySTcFwe #AFROTECH

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Who ever thought the end of AFROTECH™ 2024 would evoke the feels of Boyz II Men's classic "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday"? And now that AFROTECH™ has wrapped up, those lyrics hit differently as we say farewell to an unforgettable week. Houston, TX, welcomed more than 35,000 attendees who arrived with goals to level up their careers while building powerful connections. The city was buzzing with Black excellence - from entrepreneurs and tech innovators to corporate powerhouses, all owning their futures and reveling in the experience. Read more here ➡️https://lnkd.in/gdqzsqvi #AFROTECH