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These meetups are for everybody, but here’s the catch. They’re exclusive to #AFROTECH25 ticket holders. 👀 We’re bringing the vibes and the connections all week long with curated meetups for the tech fam, creators, founders, and investors. This is where conversations turn into collaborations and partnerships that last well beyond conference week. If you’ve got a ticket, you’re already on the list. If not, what are you waiting for? 💬Tap the link🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3nWV2xD and lock in before it’s too late. #AFROTECH25

Danessa turned creativity into a global brand, now she’s telling us how. Join Danessa Myricks and Besidone Amoruwa at #AFROTECH25 for a conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation, and legacy. Real talk on scaling, staying grounded, and shining in every space you step into. Tap the link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exFq-Rq2 to our must-see sessions, and culture shifting activations. #AFROTECH #AFROTECH25

You know Stephen aka "Staks" for his game but did you know tech is a part of the equation? 😎 At #AFROTECH25, we’re diving into what it really takes to lead in industries where innovation meets impact. Angelo Welihindha of Axon’s Civilian Division and NBA Champion turned entrepreneur Stephen Jackson are bringing an honest look at how tech and safety intersect and why representation in the C-suite changes everything. They’re breaking down what leadership looks like when purpose and progress go hand in hand. 💬 Tap the link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gy-hFCZJ and tap into the conversation shaping the next era of leadership. #AFROTECH25

Uncle Nearest's founders aren't going down without a fight. Facing a massive $108 million debt and a court-ordered receivership, Fawn and Keith Weaver are fiercely opposing a lender's attempt to seize control of their other ventures. They claim the move is baseless, unnecessary, and solely intended to harm them, pointing the finger at a former employee's fraud as the true cause of the distillery's woes. Read the full story here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSSkNH4e #AFROTECH

You can’t talk innovation without mentioning this crew. The thinkers, builders, and creators shaping the future of tech, business, and culture are pulling up to #AFROTECH25 to share the insights that move industries forward. From the minds driving the next wave of AI and engineering to the visionaries redefining beauty, finance, and storytelling, this lineup is proof that excellence is timeless. 💬Tap the link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gy-hFCZJ and lock in for the conversations shaping what’s next. #AFROTECH25

They keep it real on the mic, now they’re bringing it live to #AFROTECH25. Join the Native Land Pod crew featuring Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for an unfiltered, no-notes conversation on the state of politics, power, and progress. They’re breaking down what it means to navigate this moment as Black Americans and marginalized communities, and how to keep showing up for the places we call home. Tap the link https://lnkd.in/g3nWV2xD to have access to this incredible session live #AFROTECH

Baltimore’s in its renaissance era and this one’s powered by Black innovation. Blavity Co-Founder Jeff Nelson sits down with Mayor Brandon Scott for a powerful executive conversation on how Maryland’s forward-thinking policies are fueling growth across tech, biotech, and quantum industries. They’ll unpack how equity, leadership, and intentional investment are shaping a new standard for innovation right in the heart of Baltimore. This is what the future of inclusive growth looks like. Tap the link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3nWV2xD to have access to this incredible session live #AFROTECH #AFROTECH25

Go big or go home! 🗣️ Meharry Medical College is making history and a massive investment in the future of Black healthcare! The renowned HBCU just launched "Campaign 150," a bold $500 million fundraising blitz, the largest in its history, to train more Black physicians, dentists, and scientists, and it's already nearly 80% funded. This is how you change the healthcare game.✍🏾 Read the full story here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEk_4GPx #AFROTECH

🎶 Purple Rain, Purple Rainnnnn ☔ Sales of “Purple Rain” more than doubled in a week, jumping from 1,400 to just over 3,100 copies. The 1984 classic climbed to No. 13 on Billboard’s Vinyl Albums chart and No. 38 on Top Album Sales. Already 13× platinum, “Purple Rain” has now spent 730 weeks on the Soundtracks chart, reaching No. 6 once again. Four decades later, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning album remains a staple of American music. 🔗Read the full story in the bio. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJsVTu2q #AfroTech

Google Data Centers’ Community Development and Engagement team has invested $150,000 in the Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellowship, which supports HBCU-affiliated writers, community scholars, doctoral candidates, and faculty. ✍🏾📚 Director of the fellowship, Yosef Medina, said it’s “heartening to see that the private sector values and supports this work” at a time when the future of public humanities is being threatened by federal cuts. 🔗Read the full story in the bio. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gDZeNDRm #AfroTech