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10 HBCUs Doing Cool Things with Technology and Social Media

These universities are using social media to the fullest, in order to promote the school and its offerings.

Charity Concert Will Catapult Crowdfunding Site for Women and Girls

Performers at Catapult’s Sound for Change concert include Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and John Legend.

10 Books By African-American Authors To Watch For

These books deal with love, basketball, black funerals, and everything in between. (Questlove has a new memoir coming!) Check out this list of great upcoming reads.

New Website, BlackStartup.com, Focuses on Funding for Black-Owned Companies

We talk with the execs from BlackStartup.com to learn more about this new funding option for African-American businesses.

9 Ways Technology Makes Springtime Better

You might not automatically associate technology with the outdoors, but there are several ways that tech innovations, gadgets, and websites can help us make the most of spring.

What Did We Do Before Wifi? 10 Technology Innovations Since 2000

Happy 40th anniversary first cell phone call! Here are more recent innovations that have made our lives better.

Social Media Advisor Cheryl Contee Shares Says African Americans Must See Themselves As Digital Creators

Cheryl Contee works with nonprofits in the mobile space. She says African Americans must take their digital savvy to new heights in the future

It’s Not Just For Tiger Woods: Leadership Lessons With Golf And Mentorship Charity Tee2Tea

This organization uses golf to reach girls with a positive message about leadership.

Worth A Thousand Words: 10 Black Instagrammers To Follow

Whether you’re into fashion, African culture, modeling, or just fun photos, here are 10 African-American Instagrammers to follow.

New Black Technology Council Wants to Attract African-American Talent to Austin

The city’s new Black Technology Council is using SXSW to promote its efforts.