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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #68

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #68

In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the recent Octavia Butler symposium, the Black-owned water bottle company, SUPLMNT, and why the care of beautiful Black skin must be taken seriously.

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #66

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #66

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ series, Foundation, the Black-owned, sustainable paper company, REEL, and the controversial Netflix reboot of the beloved sitcom, Good Times. "Aint we lucky we got 'em..."

SKY IS GRAY

And Walker, Serrao, and Livingston. | In this episode, Anton and BC try pastry snacks made by the Black-owned company, GHETTO GASTRO, discuss Pan-African children's books developed and published by Black-owned company, ADA-ARI, and continue their review of the Disney+ animated series, IWAJU, produced by Black-owned animation company, KUGALI

Ujamaa Road: SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

Ujamaa Road: SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

What began as a spinoff podcast has now become a mission. Join us as we seek to make Ujamaa a fixed practice in our lives, and hopefully yours, too. **Be sure to check back here weekly for new updates and additions! BLACK-OWNED SUBSCRIPTION BOXES Want an easy way to discover

The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Agenda 2063.

Sky Is Black Featured

The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Agenda 2063.

In Season 2 of SKY IS BLACK, we fix our minds and hearts on the aspriations animating the African Union's Agenda 2063. All things considered, the Africa we want is the Africa we need. We've got this... |

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #46

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #46

Anton and BC discuss their conversation with Timnit Gebru, the Black Pot Supper Club, and the presence and impact of pareidolia in AI.

Still Number One. Percent.

Still Number One. Percent.

African-American founders continue to receive venture capital scraps. From Dominic-Madori Davis via TechCrunch / "The latest Crunchbase data shows that Black startup founders in the United States raised around $264 million out of the total $33.6 billion in venture capital allocated in Q4 2022. That’s an uptick from

Not What It Seems?

Not What It Seems?

Understanding the African startup scene requires going beyond the numbers. | From Samuel Gebre via Bloomberg / "African startups raised a record $5.3 billion last year, though that may be the high-water mark as a deepening slump in the technology industry reduces the funding pool. While investment in 2022 exceeded

YEAR OF UJAMAA - Episode #6

YEAR OF UJAMAA - Episode #6

Anton and BC visit My Place Cafe in Pasadena, CA, and reflect on the first year of Year of Ujamaa. 110 all the way... | *Note: In this episode, BC inadvertantly identified Blk&Bold Coffee as Blk&Gold Coffee. Clearly a moment of OYOU-VAC. Another cup, please... :)

YEAR OF UJAMAA - Episode #5

YEAR OF UJAMAA - Episode #5

Anton and BC discuss the ancient, super grain fonio, the tasty collaboration between A Dozen Cousins and Marvel Studios, and where to buy toilet paper, paper towels, and toothpaste from Black-owned companies. Keeping it 220.

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #41

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #41

BC and Anton welcome visionary agriculturalist Ken Sparks for a conversation about food deserts, community gardens, and the future of urban farming. Let’s eat…

ETAN COMICS

The home of African superheroes and supersheroes has produced a new graphic novel, along with a companion book for early readers. | ETAN COMICS is a Pan-African entertainment company bringing African stories to life using comics and Sensi'ils. JEMBER is an award nominated African superhero story inspired by East

Black Tech Street.

Black Tech Street.

Tyrance Billingsley wants to take the Tulsa renaissance to the next level. From Black Enterprise/ Tyrance Billingsley II, a native Black Tulsan entrepreneur, founded the Black Tech Street national initiative and tech hub in 2021 to mobilize resources and cultivate an economy designed by, and for, black entrepreneurs. His direct

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the 1-54 Art Fair

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the 1-54 Art Fair

Event: October 15, 2022 | 1-54, founded by Touria El Glaoui, has held annual editions in London since 2013, New York since 2015, and Marrakech since 2018. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, 1-54 spearheaded the ascent of contemporary African art on the international art market and became a leading voice. 🚨Event Alert!

The Only Black-Owned Vineyard in Franschhoek, South Africa, belongs to Paul Siguqa.

Pan-African Food Festival

The Only Black-Owned Vineyard in Franschhoek, South Africa, belongs to Paul Siguqa.

Learn the story at the New York Times. |

This is What Professionals Look Like

This is What Professionals Look Like

A new photo series from photographyer, Whitly Isa, is trying to make things clear. Thank you. | This Photographer Is Redefining What Professional Looks Like For Black Women With 4C HairWhitley Isa curated a photo series depicting Black women in corporate settings donning natural hairstyles.EssenceJasmine Browley

The National Black MBA Association Entrepreneur of the Year.

The National Black MBA Association Entrepreneur of the Year.

Say her name, say her name: Jasmine Crowe-Houston. | Last week I received the 2022 National Black MBA Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Thank you so much, @nbmbaahq. I am honored and forever grateful. pic.twitter.com/vWZCBsFdwx — Jasmine Crowe-Houston (@jasminecrowe) October 7, 2022 Feed More, Waste Less | GoodrGoodr leverages

Move Money

Zemedeneh Negatu discusses the promise and perils of Ethiopia's pivot to foreign banks. | Interview with EBC TV (#Ethiopia’s national broadcaster) about financial services sector reforms. Topics: *M&A of local banks *Entry of foreign banks *Capital markets *Regulations *Economic outlook Highlight below. Full interview at EBC’

Yet Smart with Money?

Yet Smart with Money?

The new Netflix series, Get Smart with Money, might be your answer. | Watch Get Smart With Money | Netflix Official SiteFinancial advisers share their simple tips on spending less and saving more with people looking to take control of their funds and achieve their goals.Netflix

They've Got That Look

They've Got That Look

Congratulations to Bethlehem Alemu, Kanye, Rihanna, Beyonce, and more for ruling the business of fashion. | Speechless. Just named to #BoF 500 . Massive fan of @BoF + founder @imranamed for years ! Joining creative icons + Biz titans including @kanyewest , @Beyonce , @rihanna , @KimKardashian , @Harry_Styles is the dream #Ethiopia https://t.co/laiJCKf4au — Bethlehem

Plating Heritage

Pan-African Food Festival

Plating Heritage

Excellence in substance, and service, is the goal. | Baltimore: Through Their Cooking, David and Tonya Thomas Reclaim the Narrative of Their Ancestors | https://t.co/GGsQUWwsrL via @baltimoremag — Culture Type (@CultureType) September 29, 2022

Black Canadian Woman Takin' Care of Business

Black Canadian Woman Takin' Care of Business

Oh, yes they are. | Black Canadian Women in Action Expo aims to empower business owners in Alberta | CBC NewsEntrepreneurs from across the province will have the chance to meet business experts and learn how to deliver the perfect business pitch.CBC

Cash Rules Everything. Or does it?

Cash Rules Everything. Or does it?

Kevin Hart shares the rationale behind his latest money moves | Kevin Hart recently shared how he went from blowing his first big check to becoming more financially literate and making smarter choices. https://t.co/6zZhaYoTOD — AfroTech (@AfroTech) September 24, 2022

Let's go with WOMANifesto

Let's go with WOMANifesto

Art is life. | A poem about ecofeminism and divine femininity. It encapsulates the essence of African ecofeminism as well as the collective activism that defines it. 🔥AUCTION IS LIVE : ➡️https://t.co/eNzxWTk0Mj ➡️Start price 0.5 SOL#aishatuado #explorepage #viral #love #booktwt #books pic.twitter.com/OSiGpOeVcP — Aishatu ☮️ (@AishatuGwadabe)

YEAR OF UJAMAA - Episode #4

YEAR OF UJAMAA - Episode #4

Anton and BC rediscover Iya Foods, and discuss ugali, Trader Joe's, and their shared love for Perry's Joint.