October 16th, 2023
The annual Black Tech Week conference brought its flagship brand Detroit, introducing Black Tech to a region already married in a tech ecosystem that is revolutionizing industries. Black Tech Weekend was held at the Book Depository on the Michigan Central mobility campus, now home to NewLab. The conference held October 12th – 14th … Continued
July 26th, 2023
Just as it wrapped up its annual summer conference in Cincinnati, the Black Tech Week brand will head to Detroit to present Black Tech Weekend. According to a released statement, the adaptation of the main conference will take place the weekend of October 12 – 14 and aims to bring Detroit the content, connection and … Continued
July 26th, 2023
Black Tech Week hosted its annual gathering of tech entrepreneurs, founders, and investors in recent days and welcomed Issa Rae as their keynote speaker. Rae, a writer, producer, entrepreneur and founder of HOORAE shared her experiences and insights in a One-on-One panel as attendees filled the Cincinnati Music Hall. Best known for her groundbreaking work … Continued
July 21st, 2023
“I believe the technology sector is the modern day gold rush,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “It is the biggest creator of generational wealth over the last century. Samuels leads REVOLT Media & TV, which was founded by Sean “Puffy/P. Diddy” Combs in 2012 and has since become America’s fastest-growing Black-owned media company. Speaking … Continued
July 20th, 2023
Black Tech Week, (BTW) returned Tuesday, connecting tech entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to educational opportunities, resources, and to one another. The conference has sparked the inspiration of many first time attendees, excited by the opportunity to meet and network with investors for their creative new tech ideas while learning the variety of speaker sessions. Candice … Continued
July 17th, 2023
Black Tech Week, (BTW) returns and is set to once again connect tech entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to educational opportunities, resources, and to one another. Candice Matthews Brackeen, Founder of Black Tech Week, aims to bring together some of the greatest innovators in technological industries. “As Black people we’ve been inventing things for a long … Continued
June 29th, 2023
Air pollution is a widespread issue with global implications, affecting individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Nonetheless, certain communities bear an unequal burden of the detrimental effects. Among these groups, Black residents often face heightened exposure to poor air quality, exacerbating existing health disparities. The consequences of these disparities are far-reaching, encompassing various adverse … Continued