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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…

Ericka Jones Chambers and William Jones

Puzzles of Color: Celebrating Diversity Piece by Piece

In the realm of cherished childhood memories, the warmth of solving puzzles with family and friends holds a special place. Many people fondly recall the joy and togetherness that came from gathering around a table, piecing together colorful jigsaws, and embarking on shared adventures through these delightful brain teasers. “Out of My…

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What To Know About Zimbabwe ZiG Currency

The Zimbabwean government has rolled out a new digital currency backed by gold reserves. Set to launch on April 8, 2024, the ZiG (Zimbabwean Investment Gold) is a daring gambit to tame rampant inflation and restore confidence in the nation’s monetary system. In her struggles with economic challenges, including hyperinflation…

U.S. and Africa Chart New Course at AGOA Forum 2024

The 2024 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum concluded in Washington, D.C., with a renewed focus on strengthening U.S.-Africa economic ties. Under the theme “Beyond 2025: Reimagining AGOA for an Inclusive, Sustainable and Prosperous Tomorrow,” the forum spanned July 24 to 26 and explored ways to evolve AGOA.  Key…

Rising Star Nyadiew Puoch: What to Know About the 12th WNBA Draft Pick

Nyadiew Puoch is a Sudanese Australian professional basketball player, who was recently selected by the Atlanta Dream as the 12th overall pick in the WNBA draft. Puoch was born on June 23, 2004, in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, as one of seven children to her single mother Nyakong, who immigrated from…

Unheard And Underserved: The Impact of Ignoring Black & Diverse Owned Media

As an ecosystem of Black and diverse-owned media owners, the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) stands united in our support and admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran an inspiring and powerful campaign. Harris’s journey to the ballot was one of resilience, strength, and dedication, and…

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