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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 2, 2022

By the end of the year, the global digitaltarget=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>$1,009.8 billion by 2025 from $469.8 billion in 2020.

The National Business League (NBL) is aiming to ensure Black-owned businesses are a part of that huge investment.

In an initiative that aims to enhance the digital capacity of at least 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2028, it was recently announced the Booker T. Washington-founded

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 1, 2022

The “racial tech gap,” between Black students and other ethnic groups could threaten the likelihood of them landing meaningful employment, and ever closing the wealth gap in a rapidly digitizing labor market.

Scary, right?

Fortunately, Goldman Sachs Asset Management is aiming to change that. In an announcement made earlier this month, the financial titan will become a premier sponsor of the

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 2, 2022

Entering into the advertising industry isn’t easy.

The average cost of tuition at a top portfolio school can be upwards of $40,000 for two years and often ad agencies require 2-5 years of experience for most entry-level positions.

Fortunately, there are organizations out there that have taken notice.

D&AD, an educational charity, partnered with Google to create Shift, a free 16-week night school for

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 2, 2022

In the 1500s, medieval workers in England would run apprenticeships for young adults and children in hopes of teaching them the skills needed to make a living as they grew older. This led to producing the country’s skilled blacksmiths, welders and metal workers, including those who created swords for knights.

Apprenticeships are still around, and are aimed at creating work experiences for students

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 1, 2022

Kevin Hart has his hands in everything. What’s next? Food. Vegan food that is.

It was recently announced that the savvy businessman launched  Hart House, a healthy fast food brand that will open its first location in LA.

Hype Beast reported that Hart’s L.A.-based restaurant aims to disrupt the fast food scene with healthy, flavorful offerings and plant-based options. Reportedy, his

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 1, 2022

After two years of mass hirings, we’re now in a reversal period.

Tech companies both large and small have cut jobs, including Netflix, who cited the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and overhiring during rapid growth periods. Other tech giants like Robinhood, Twitter, Robinhood, Glossier and Better are a part of a growing list that are continually letting people go.

Recent data from LinkedIn show that

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By Kimberly Wilson· Updated September 1, 2022

If there’s anything Issa Rae has proven to us, it’s that she is and forever will be that girl.

The ADCOLOR Awards, an organization that has recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of historically underrepresented communities in the creative industries since 2007, is set to honor actress, writer, producer and comedian Issa Rae with the 2022 Beacon Award in partnership with ADWEEK. 

The award recognizes notable

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By Jasmine Browley· Updated September 1, 2022

Much like any other weekend, Keisha Green decided to unwind after a long work week with her friends in Atlanta. At the end of an evening filled with laughs and great company, Green hopped in her car and headed home. Unfortunately, this night would take a turn she would’ve never anticipated.

“We were involved in a very serious accident,” Green said, recounting