In the heart of the post-2020 tech boom, a stark statistical reality defined the American startup ecosystem: only 0.32% of total U.S. venture capital—roughly $942 million—was allocated to startups with a Black founder or co-founder. For Cortney Woodruff, a Division…
January 21, 2026. Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. stands in the middle of Lagos, Nigeria, surrounded by a sea of fans during his “Speed Does Africa” tour. The crowd has gridlocked the city. He’s about to turn 21. No Black creator…
Jérémy Doku’s story did not start with applause; it began with complaints. Long before he became one of Belgium’s most dangerous wingers, before Manchester City recognized his talent, and before defenders on football’s biggest stages had to prepare for his…
When Shedeur Sanders was selected 144th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, many believed the Cleveland Browns had overlooked his potential. The son of Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Shedeur entered the league as a fourth-string quarterback, buried behind…
Travis Hunter is no stranger to making headlines. But this time, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ newest star isn’t turning heads on the field—he’s setting records in real estate. Travis Hunter, who captured the nation’s attention as the Heisman Trophy winner at…
