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South African Payment Platform Yoco Raises $83M For Expansion
You’ve probably heard the phrase “small business is the backbone of the economy” before, and for good reason: it is true. Small businesses employ…
Former President Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner and minority owner
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced yesterday that former President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner. President Obama will help advance…
Squire, The Black Owned Barbershop App Hits $750 Million Valuation
Back in December 2020, we reported that Squire, a barbershop management application, received a $59 million investment that almost tripled its valuation, from $85…
Breakr Raises $4.2M to Amplify New Artist’s Music With The Help of Influencers
Breakr is a music marketing marketplace startup founded in late 2020. It recently announced that it has raised $4.2 million in seed funding. The…
Clark Atlanta University cancels student account balances for 2020-2021 school year
Clark Atlanta University announced this week that they will cancel student account balances from the spring 2020 semester through the summer 2021 semester. University…
First Black Girl Duo Wins Harvard’s International Debate Competition
A Black girl duo from Atlanta has made history after winning the annual summer debate competition at Harvard University. Since its inception in 2017,…