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Getting Rid of Global Glitches
Ayalew When he first started shipping products overseas in 2005, Alex Ayalew, owner of Joint International Business Group L.L.C., learned that he had to fill out 60 documents the first time he sent...
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How to Get Your Child Engaged in Science
African American children are the most likely consumers of digital technology but are rarely exposed to what it takes to create it, says Leshell Hatley, whose nonprofit, Uplift Inc., won a $162,000...
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Game Time
Photo by Rayon Richards African American youth spend about 50% more time with media than whites, but they make up 2% of people working as developers, engineers, or designers in the gaming industry....
View ArticleUse Technology for Empowerment not Entertainment
I have always viewed technology as an empowerment tool. In fact, friends, colleagues, and employees have heard me repeatedly refer to it as “The Great Equalizer.” I just have to survey my own household...
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Geeked!
Photo by Scott Council Raissa Nebie Age 31 Company Spoondate Description Spoondate lets you explore your culinary cravings and meet new people at the same time. Raissa Nebie has always been a risk...
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UBR Spotlight: Data Solutions & Technologies CEO Deborah Scott Thomas
Deborah Scott Thomas (Image: Subject) This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR contributor Renita D. Young speaks with Deborah Scott Thomas, the president and CEO of Data Solutions and...
View ArticleSystem Upgrade
When D. Michael Bennett starts talking about technology, expect to be both inspired and enlightened. He’s excited not just about new and emerging tools and applications, but also about brainstorming...
View ArticleThere’s More to Tech Than Social Media
On a number of occasions, you’ve probably heard me refer to technology as “the great equalizer.” It’s true. Proper and effective use can enhance the sales, financial, and marketing performance of any...
View ArticleNew Lessons to Learn
As a digital lifestyle expert on the Today show, CNN, and on my daily talk show on SiriusXM, I try to do one thing: inspire and educate you on how to use technology to change your life and your...
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Blacks Continue to Climb on Broadband Bandwagon
Broadband use among blacks has grown, but still lags behind whites. The rate of African Americans adopting broadband has grown to 56% from 46% at a similar point in 2009. That translates to a 22%...
View ArticleMeet Intel’s Newest Executive, Barbara Whye
Intel Corp., the planet’s more valuable (and largest–based on revenue) computer chip maker, just announced Barbara Whye as its newest chief diversity and inclusion officer and vice president of Human...
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