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The Architects of Progress

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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Angie González Reflects on an Afro-Colombiana Perspective of Black Resilience

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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…

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…

Target DEI

Minnesota Residents Launch Nationwide Target Boycott Over DEI Rollback

The nationwide boycott of Target stores, launched on February 1, 2025, has garnered significant attention in response to the corporation’s decision to cut its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Activists and community leaders, particularly in Minnesota, are calling for a long-term stand against the retail giant, which they believe has abandoned…

Creators Voices

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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