Black Ambition, the national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams, has announced the launch of a 10-week virtual program to support entrepreneurs in Florida. The Fundable Founders Learning Lab is part of a two-year initiative aimed at helping 500 Florida-based entrepreneurs, according to a press release. The initiative, which is backed by a $1 million investment from an anonymous donor, includes mentorship, expert training, and access to capital and networks that will help program participants grow their businesses. “This $1 million donation is more than just funding—it’s fuel for a new
Businessman Ted Lucas went from creating millionaires in the music business to creating the Technolij Innovation Center at one of Florida’s Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU). Meet Ted Lucas Lucas founded the independent music label Slip-N-Slide Records. He told AFROTECH he knew how to seek talent and people before they saw it in themselves. “I wanted to be the one behind getting the deals and getting the deals done. So, I found my niche, how I work, and what works best for me to be in the music business,” he said.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has announced its 2024 convention will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, next year rather than in Orlando, Florida, where it was originally to be held. Under the rule of Gov Ron DeSantis, the state has seen several attacks on diversity and inclusion, leaving convention participants concerned about the state’s political climate and safety. What is the NSBE? The NSBE is one of the largest student-governed organizations in the United States and was formed in 1975, growing from six founding members to over 30,000
