The Future of Black Technology: Trends to Watch
The Future of Black Technology Technology has always been dynamic and ever-changing. Within the Black tech community, there has been a considerable increase in innovation and entrepreneurship in recent years. As we look ahead, it's critical to identify the trends that
Blerd Kicks: Fortnite’s Airphoria Event & Its Transcendent Influence
The Fortnite Airphoria event, a groundbreaking collaboration with Nike, transcends gaming conventions, melding the realms of gaming, fashion, and sport. As engaging as it is innovative, it sets the stage for a future where the integration of real-world brands in
Google Honors Jerry Lawson: Videogame Pioneer and Blerd
Jerry Lawson was a pioneering figure in the world of video game technology and engineering and one of the godfathers of gaming. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1940. Lawson was fascinated by electronics and technology from a
What is a blerd and what does blerd mean?
Blerd is simply shorthand for black nerd (black + nerd = blerd). Blerd describes people of color who enjoy things nerdy and geek regardless of gender, skin tone, sexuality, etc. The team at Blerd was surprised at not only how
Urbanime’s Open Spaces STEM Initiative Creates Black Women in Tech Weekend Takeover
Urbanime’s Open Spaces, a yearlong Black & Brown STEM initiative, is celebrating Black women in tech with “The Mixtape” and “The Listening Party” releases. The stories of industry-leading Black women shared through The Mixtape and The Listening Party aim to
Dream Hustle Code is Revolutionizing Tech for Underrepresented Youth
Led by 17-year old Ian Michael Brock, Dream Hustle Code is on a mission to show Black and Brown youth how they can get into Tech.
Black Sands Entertainment Lands Shark Tank Deal with Kevin Hart & Mark Cuban
Black Sands Entertainment Lands Shark Tank Deal With Kevin Hart & Mark Cuban Black Sands Entertainment landed a 500k investment deal with Kevin Hart & Mark Cuban in the latest episode of Shark Tank. Black indie comics publisher Black Sands Entertainment
Urbanime to Launch Year-Long Black and Brown STEM Initiative “Open Spaces.”
Urbanime, a Culture company, presents a year-long STEM initiative called “Open Spaces.” Open Spaces aims to fill the gap between retention and representation in which Black and Brown Folx can create identity through STEM.
ZikWave Studios Is Creating A New 3D Rhythm Game
ZikWave Studios, a Black-Owned video game development company is creating a new rhythm and dance 3D game for PC, Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch called Musical Vibes. There are plenty of games out there like this, but what sets
How To Buy A NFT – The Complete Guide
So you've finally bought into the crypto hype and want to know how to buy a NFT or Non Fungible Tokens. Maybe you heard about NFTs from some of the crazy prices they are selling for, or from
