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Andy Hinton is a lawyer who has had an expansive career across all facets of law. He was previously the vice president and chief compliance officer at Google Inc. Hinton currently serves as an advisor for #NotMe, a mobile solution company that empowers people to tackle issues of racism, discrimination, and harassment in the workplace.…

Sevetri Wilson is a Black female entrepreneur who is shaking up the tech space and defying the odds while raising capital at a meteoric rate. She is the founder of Solid Ground Innovations, LLC., a strategic communications agency that she grew from zero capital to a seven-figure enterprise at 22-years-old. In 2016, Wilson launched her…

Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is conquering the tech space. The Columbus, Ohio, native is the founder of PopCom, an automated retail company that works to make vending machines intelligent through data and analytics. She also runs Flat Out of Heels, a brand of rollable ballerina-style slippers, that are sold out…

Apple is always leading and innovating in the tech space from phones to computers to watches. As we continue our day-to-day lives amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, hand-washing is one of the most effective ways to cut down on the transmission of the virus. With that in mind, officials at Apple have announced the launch…

T-Mobile has issued a statement after its customers faced a 12-hour outage on Monday, June 15, 2020. The telecommunications firm’s President of Technology Neville Ray has denied that the outage was caused by a DDoS attack or any other malicious behavior, but he admitted that T-Mobile failed to meet its “own bar for excellence” after…

After one of the most chaotic weeks in American history, I can say that I am extremely proud of Black people. The diligence, the resilience, the unity, and the overall outcry of support for the life of George Floyd has been so humbling, overwhelming, and satisfying to watch. This step toward justice was the result…

Rolling out tech correspondent Meagan Sunn spoke with Jason Kelley, Greg Jackson Jr. and Sabrina Harvey, co-founders of a new Black technology company called The Wave, who describe how their group chat for Black professionals grew from 13 followers into a full-fledged business supporting African American businesses across the country.

Name: DJ Iesha Irene City: Los Angeles, California Style/genre: Open format, but mainly hip-hop and R&B. Social media handles: Instagram @iesha_irene. Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. DJ Iesha Irene specializes in corporate, private and celebrity events. Some of her previous gigs…

Cynthia Warrick, Ph.D., is the president of Stillman College, a historically Black college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She has more than 20 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator. Rolling out spoke with Warrick about her leadership during COVID-19. Share with us your vision for the new normal. Like everyone else,…

Facebook has launched a couples-only app. While many couples are separated during the global health pandemic the social media network has given them away to communicate with Tuned, on which they can send messages, music and even create their own online scrapbook of their memories together. Tuned is the brainchild of Facebook’s new product experimental…

Tim Cook says Apple plans to ship “over 1 million” masks to hospitals by the end of the week. The tech giant’s CEO has shared how they plan to assist with the coronavirus outbreak by sending protective gear to health care workers fighting on the front line during the global pandemic. In a video, he…

Tesla has unveiled a prototype of its new ventilators. Elon Musk’s firm has used parts from its Model 3 motors on the breathing equipment to help with the shortage during the global health crisis. On Sunday, April 5, 2020, Tesla gave an update on their ventilators, which are “heavily based on Tesla car parts,” according…

Samsung is donating smartphones to quarantined patients. The tech giant has revealed its plans to help fight the global virus, and the firm will be going further than providing funding and medical supplies such as face masks and hygiene kits. In a statement, Samsung announced: “We are donating smartphones to patients in quarantine to help…

Stephanie Humphrey is a former engineer turned, tech enthusiast, public speaker, and news correspondent. She is an expert tech contributor for ABC News’ nationally syndicated daytime talk show “Strahan, Sara & Keke.” Humphrey uses social media to help people understand tech basics with her “60-Second Tech Break.” As a public speaker, she uses her signature…

Ferdinand Delavega is a vice president and Community Reinvestment Act compliance manager at Comerica Bank. The metro Detroit resident has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Oakland University and a master’s degree in management from Walsh College. With more than 20 years in the financial industry, Delavega’s current role involves gathering data, evaluating…

As a third-generation entrepreneur, Anthara Patrice knows how to run a successful business. Patrice is a tech innovator who is shaking up the beauty industry with her new app — MyBeautyFill — created to connect consumers to the best in beauty products and services. Coming from a successful family salon enterprise in Dallas, the influencer,…

Thank you, DJ D-Nice. I wanted to put on my new spring hat and maybe go to a lounge or a grown and sexy set where one of my DJ friends could be spinning. The coronavirus and social distancing necessitated a different way for me to kick it. D-Nice supplied the necessary ammunition to quell…

Twitter is planning to remove content that promotes misinformation about the global COVID-19 pandemic. The micro-blogging platform fears that ill-informed tweets could lead to people accidentally putting themselves in danger of contracting the virus. In a post on its website, Twitter explained: “We will enforce this in close coordination with trusted partners, including public health…

Postmates has launched a new non-contact option for delivery. The food delivery app now allows people to ask for their food delivery to be left at their door rather than handed over to the person. They said in a statement: “Community health and safety is paramount at Postmates, and we have shared precautionary CDC guidance…

For a long time, the tech giant Apple has advised its customers against using wipes to clean devices, but now the company has altered its recommendations amid growing concern over the coronavirus outbreak. Apple says users can clean their iPhones with disinfectant wipes. The smartphone manufacturer now says: “Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe…