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Harry Belafonte Celebrates 95th Birthday With Social Justice Benefit
June 8, 2023

Whoopi tried virtual reality, doesn’t think much of the ‘spooky’ experience

Whoopi Goldberg is unlikely to jump on the virtual reality trend since she isn't impressed with the technology.
June 10, 2022

Virtual reality exhibit allows visitors to enter Breonna Taylor’s tulip garden, view life memories

The family of Breonna Taylor is preserving her memory via an augmented reality exhibit that celebrates her life. 
Clark Atlanta
March 30, 2022

Clark Atlanta receives $11.8M grant to teach students about augmented, virtual reality 

EON Reality has awarded the Atlanta-based Black college one of the largest private grants in the university's history.
Police
November 5, 2021

Morehouse College and Google partner on virtual reality training for police

Morehouse College and Google's Jigsaw have spearheaded groundbreaking technology aimed at training police through the lens of virtual reality.
April 28, 2021

Sacramento using virtual reality training to improve policing, confront bias

The officers' virtual technology will focus on de-escalation techniques, critical decision-making and peer intervention training.
George Floyd thegrio.com
April 9, 2021

Virtual experience of George Floyd’s ‘final moments’ cancelled following backlash

News of Floyd's murder reenactment came from a press release pitch, but CrimeDoor officials said it wouldn't be featured on…
July 6, 2020

Black-owned virtual reality business seeks to entertain, educate customers

After months of conducting research into virtual reality businesses, Shantay DeMar launched @VR, a Frederick, MD-based virtual reality gaming business.