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It took 8 minutes and 46 seconds to shock the collective American conscious out of quarantine and into action. Eight minutes and 46 seconds of modern technology capturing the death of George Floyd and transmitting it around the world. And the same 8 minutes and 46 seconds to launch protests from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.,…

Kanye West wants to create the Christian version of Tik Tok. The “I Love It” hitmaker has a “vision” to work alongside the social media platform on a special “Christian monitored” version of the app, which would be “safe for young children and the world.” He wrote in a series of tweets: A VISION JUST…

Daryl Butler is the head of marketing for HP’s personal systems division. After receiving dual bachelor’s degrees in marketing and finance from Morehouse College before earning an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has more than 25 years of experience working with brands including Beats by Dre, Nike, The Jordan Brand and Boost Mobile, among others. Butler…

Most of America is in tech deserts. During the first round of virtual schooling, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, studies suggest that 20 percent of schools in Black zip codes saw students disappear due to no home computers. Daryl Butler, HP marketing executive, tells how the computer giant plans to combat the problem.

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The all-new 2020 Elantra GT is proof that Hyundai is back with a hatch and a vengeance. Hyundai has transformed the brand with a futuristic design over the past decade. Everything from its award-winning Palisade to its top-safety reputation has positioned it as one of the nation’s fastest-growing car brands. Despite the rise in demand…

Karen V. Jenkins is a Chicago based Research Data Expert who represents transformation in the world of education. As the founder of KidAlytics, she is using her extensive skills and education to level the playing field when it comes to technology. KidAlytics was created to fill the gap when it comes to analytics between grades…

Facebook has announced plans for a major investment in internet connectivity in Africa. The American social media giant has revealed it is investing in data centers, submarine cables and Wi-Fi infrastructure, and that the continent’s economy will ultimately grow by almost $60 billion by 2024. The investment means that more people in sub-Saharan Africa will…

Justin Shaifer is a STEM revolutionary and educator. Shaifer earned a full scholarship from NASA and NOAA to attend Hampton University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in marine and environmental science. He is currently working toward a doctorate in science education at Columbia University. The Chicago native is also the founder of Fascinate Inc.,…

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…