Today: November 5, 2025
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…
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…
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.…
If you’re looking to boost your career in the U.S., there are 50 best companies where you can thrive and advance professionally according to LinkedIn’s ranking of top large workplaces to grow your career in 2024. LinkedIn used data on promotion rates and skill development among employees to rate each company. This…
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the money remittance industry by providing…
The media publishing industry in 2024 stands at an innovation…
When you think of climate change, it seems like a…
The Story of Ben's Chili Bowl: How the Family-Oriented Restaurant…
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…
Join us in celebrating a true servant of God, Reverend Charles Agbaza, on his 85th birthday! A look at his legacy of…
AfroPicnic DMV brought together the region’s vibrant multicultural diaspora for a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating culture, music, and community. There are events, and…
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14169, imposing a 90‑day freeze on nearly all U.S. foreign development assistance—including much of USAID’s programming—pending…
There’s something sacred about a slow summer Sunday—the kind where you sip something cold on the patio, sunlight hits just right, and…
ForbesBLK holds its second summit in Atlanta, Georgia, in late June, partners with TANTV to drive awareness and include U.S.-African diaspora professionals.…
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Maryland Governor Wes Moore are set to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming 2024 presidential election according to sources. This endorsement comes at a pivotal time when President Joe Biden announced on Sunday, July 21, that he will not seek reelection and…
At the 15th Anniversary Conference MBE Night in Annapolis, Governor Wes Moore delivered a powerful message on advancing economic opportunity for Black entrepreneurs, outlining a visionary plan to close the racial wealth gap and foster equitable economic growth in Maryland.…
When you think of climate change, it seems like a daunting mission to devise a solution for this gigantic global problem. You have to be audacious enough to count yourself among the global change-makers who might just be key figures in crafting this solution. When I spoke with Nicholas Kee,…
23andMe has recently come under fire due to a major data breach affecting nearly 7 million accounts and the alarming resignation of its entire board, leaving many wondering what will become of the genetic information of approximately 15 million users. In November 2023, a class-action lawsuit was filed against 23andMe…
I want to pull back the curtain on something truly fascinating — the powerful and often surprising intersection where intellectual property (IP), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and the creative arts converge. This convergence isn’t just a trendy topic; it’s an integrated strategy…
