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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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25-Year-Old Zimbabwean Education Activist Vee Kativhu Raising Advocacy for Girls’ Education 

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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…

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…

Where is the funding? Weekly List of Funding Opportunities for Startups

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, Web3, and…

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Washington Hosts First U.S.–Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue Summit

Nigeria and U.S. continue their first Strategic Energy Dialogue today, September 12. The dialogue which started on September 11 is spearheaded by Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Bureau of Energy Resources, and welcomes a high-profile Nigerian contingent led by Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum…

Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Is a Masterclass in Political Branding

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign branding has redefined how New Yorkers engage with politics. On June 25, 2025, New Yorkers woke up to a political earthquake: 33-year-old Queens Assembly member Zohran Kwame Mamdani—long tagged a fringe “DSA kid with Wi-Fi”—defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary, 43 percent to…

Cécred by Beyoncé: Rave Reviews Pour in for Queen Bey’s Hair Care Line

Cécred, Beyoncé’s much-anticipated beauty line, officially hit the shelves on February 20 offering an array of products, including shampoo, conditioner, hair oil, and hair masks. The hairline emphasizes ‘ritual’ and ‘science’ after relentless testing on several hair textures and styles for over six years, including locs, bleached, and dyed processes.…

Sharon Brickhouse Martin

Sharon Brickhouse Martin leads VHC Health, revolutionizing women’s health and equity across the DMV with vision and sustainable impact.…