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Black female tech entrepreneur raises nearly $50M for software company expansion

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Innovation center opens in Seattle to train Black students for tech and film careers

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Tech companies bear some responsibility for the Buffalo shooting

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2 Black American Siri voices included in new Apple iPhone update

As part of a new system update, Apple’s Siri now has two voice options that may be more recognizable to Black iPhone and iPad users.
/ April 27, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett joins Lyft board

The ride-sharing company Lyft announced that Valerie Jarrett, who was once a top advisor to President Barack Obama, has joined their board of directors.
/ July 31, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Michelle Obama to Silicon Valley: ‘Are you ready to have women at the table?’

At Apple’s annual developer conference, Michelle Obama urged the tech industry to keep women and minorities and make real efforts to diversify.
/ June 7, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Bozoma Saint John named CBO at Uber following Apple departure

After news broke of her departure from Apple as Head of Global Marketing, Bozoma Saint John is taking her talents to Uber.
/ June 7, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Apple exec Bozoma Saint John to exit amid industry diversity issues

Bozoma Saint John was one of Apple’s most dynamic executives, a rock star who attracted attention with her winning personality and her wicked intelligence.
/ June 5, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Serena Williams joins board to help bring diversity to Silicon Valley

The tennis star wants to help tech companies diversify their workforces and solve one of the industry’s most vexing problems.
/ May 24, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Google partners with Howard University to develop future black engineers

Google announced a new program partnered with Howard University in an effort to recruit more young minds from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
/ March 23, 2017