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TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…

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Ami Colé’s Diarrha N’Diaye Named EVP of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims

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After closing her acclaimed Ami Colé beauty brand in September 2025, Diarrha N'Diaye has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims, leading the brand's expansion into the beauty market. The hire signals a major strategic push by Kim Kardashian's shapewear empire into cosmetics and fragrance.…

TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

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On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a vibrant showcase of Maryland’s entrepreneurial spirit, technological advancements, and expanding international reach. This year’s Expo featured more than 100 exhibitors representing tech, life science, and emerging industries; keynote addresses from Governor Wes Moore and TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall; and four significant global partnership announcements with Jordan, Taiwan, and…

Liberation Day is Over: On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.

Liberation Day Is Over: The Supreme Court Rules “No Taxation by Decree!”

By LaBode Obanor One year ago, Trump’s Liberation Day was billed as a bold rupture from economic orthodoxy, a declaration of American economic independence, designed to shatter trade imbalances and energize domestic production. In practice, however, it was something else: a massive sweep of unilateral tariff power, rolled out under the guise…

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Serena Williams and Elaine Welteroth Launch birthFUND to Support Black Moms

Tennis legend Serena Williams and Journalist Elaine Welteroth have joined forces to tackle maternal mortality head-on through the birthFUND initiative. Announced to coincide with Black Maternal Health Week in April 2024, the birthFUND aims to “provide resources, support, and advocacy to improve the maternal health experiences and outcomes for Black mothers.” According…

These 9 African Streetwear Brands are Redefining Global Culture Across the Diaspora

Beyond the confines of fashion, these brands are part of a broader movement that recognizes the influential role diasporas play in reshaping global perceptions. African communities abroad act as cultural ambassadors, introducing their host nations to the rich tapestry of African culture, music, food, and entertainment. The diaspora serves as…

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