Today: February 8, 2026
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…
Sharon Brickhouse Martin leads VHC Health, revolutionizing women’s health and…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m…
Major Baltimore lender serving the Baltimore metro area, Baltimore Community…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a…
Angie Melissa González Chaverra In the late 2000s, I was with my mother and my sister at home in El Carmen de Atrato Chocó of Colombia, South America. My mother received a scary call from one of her friends. A military group had come into the town. The armed soldiers were burning houses and shooting people indiscriminately. My mother’s friend told her to hide with us under the beds if we wanted to survive. People were running like crazy. Buildings were destroyed. I vividly remember dead bodies on the floor. The attack continued for days. It was gruesome! Still, it…
Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu, a 25-year-old education activist from Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, has been making waves with her impactful work in advocating for girls’ education and empowerment. Founder of Empowered By Vee, a youth empowerment organization, Vee utilizes her social media platform, boasting over 300,000 followers, to provide practical study advice and uplift underprivileged and underrepresented young people worldwide to realize their academic potential. Vee’s journey as an education activist has been marked by numerous accolades and honors, including being appointed as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations. She holds degrees from Oxford…
Ibrahim Ibitade is a visionary leader dedicated to finding solutions for the world’s most pressing social and economic challenges. His drive for more equitable financial solutions inspired him to establish Leatherback in 2019. Leatherback offers a single entry point that enables individuals and businesses to think and act globally, democratizing banking in…
DEI initiatives have been under relentless attack in recent years.…
Gary Tan, CEO of Y Combinator—the world’s largest startup accelerator—was…
BethMichaels Floral & Events Design, the first Black-owned floral boutique…
The Africa Fintech Summit is pleased to announce that its…
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash in Ogun State, Nigeria on December 28. Two confirmed dead; Joshua sustained minor…
Inside The US Strike In Sokoto That Shook Nigerians At Home And Abroad—And How It Exposes Nigeria’s Security Contradictions A Deep Dive…
TANTV Investigate The woman is not a criminal fugitive in Ghana. She is not a Ghanaian citizen. She is Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a…
President Donald Trump presided over the formal signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Thursday, December 4, 2025, marking…
Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria: Understanding the Christian Genocide Crisis and Religious Persecution Designation On October 31, 2025 (Friday), President Donald…
Guest Post: Opinion President Donald Trump announces the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for egregious religious persecution Christianity…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up with my friend, Gina. She’d insisted…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a universal dream: to build something from nothing, to serve a community and…
Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant…
The three West African nations—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—all led by military governments, have jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the International…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to lay off more than 10% of the company’s global workforce to streamline operations and prepare for future growth. In an internal memo sent to Tesla employees on Sunday Musk explained that there has been “duplication of roles and job functions in certain areas”…
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival material·1 s. It collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials, and works of art…
From Harvard to Hall of Fame: The Trailblazing CMO shatters glass ceiling, emphasizes the importance of representation in leadership in Forbes CMO recognition.…
Sign up for TANTV to receive weekly funding opportunities directly in your email. Finding funding opportunities for startup founders, entrepreneurs, and businesses involves a lot of research and networking. Here are some funding resources and opportunities, specifically for Black founders, within the sectors you mentioned – Retail, AI, SaaS, Non-Profits,…
Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian global traveler based in the UK, accomplished an amazing feat by driving solo from London to Lagos, a journey spanning 6,213 miles across 15 countries. Her 68-day adventure began on January 30, 2024, in her desire to travel and inspire others while revealing the beauty of…
Prince George’s Police Department has announced the arrest of 35-year-old Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez of Bowie, charged with first- and second-degree murder in the tragic death of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Ms. Thompson was last seen on August 22nd, and her body was discovered on August 31st near U.S. Route 50.…
