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Blavity Inc.’s AfroTech Conference Unveils Lineup of Top Tech and Business Executives, Entrepreneurs and Innovators as It Returns In-Person to Austin, Texas
LOS ANGELES - November 4, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Blavity Inc., the corporation behind AfroTech, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Shadow and Act, and Blavity News, today unveiled the lineup for the AfroTech Conference - a global gathering of inclusive tech companies and innovators. This year's event expands into Austin, bringing together more than 300 brands and thousands of Black professionals, many of whom are shaping equity and DEI initiatives at America's largest corporations including Amazon, VMware, Google, American Express, Salesforce, Apple, Gap, Dreamville,Intuit and Shopify and more. AfroTech Conference returns in person, Nov. 13-17, 2022, at the Austin Convention Center.
AfroTech Conference will also welcome key innovators and entrepreneurs across tech, entertainment, and business industries. This year, the AfroTech Conference will also introduce its inaugural music experience, with special musical performances from Bas, Bia, MÉLA, DJ MOMA, Chief Cleopatra, Zaytoven, The Sauce Trio, and more, including a performance from Wale at the AfroTech Official Day Party.
Highlights include:
- NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace will speak in partnership with DoorDash to discuss strategies to thrive while being the First, being the Only, and being Different in your industry, company, or boardroom.
- Rapper and businessman Chamillionaire will take the stage with Silicon Valley Bank to share his journey from rap star to successful founder and investor. He will discuss his entrepreneurial ventures, investment philosophy, and how he's working to make the tech ecosystem more inclusive and accessible to the Black community.
- Mark Cuban, Governor of the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team of the National Basketball Association, Co-Founder of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, and Investor on ABC's Shark Tank, Haywood L. Perry III and Ansley Carlisle of Mark Cuban Companies will share insights from their journeys to entrepreneurship and how they support emerging founders and investors today.
- Creative director, activist, and fashion designer Aurora James will be joined on stage by Blavity CEO and Founder Morgan DeBaun to discuss how to hold corporations accountable.
Web3 companies and startups will have the opportunity to pitch their business and product(s) to be voted into the Finals, where they will compete to win a $50,000 grand prize at the AlphaNoire™ Web3 Pitch Competition Finals. Disney will host a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, opening with a fireside chat with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Dominique Thorne (Riri Williams).
"We are continuing to tackle the diversity gap in Big Tech and AfroTech Conference serves as the destination for those fueling more inclusivity in the industry. As we return in person, our mission remains the same: to further build the Black Silicon Valley by helping fast-growing businesses effectively hire Black professionals and close the wealth gap," said Morgan DeBaun, CEO and Founder of Blavity Inc. "We are thrilled to announce our largest lineup of diverse industry speakers and brand partners looking to engage in meaningful discussions about tech disruption and Black innovation. I am excited for the ideas, funding, and career advancement that will come out of this experience and can't wait to enhance the celebration with our first-ever music festival of Afro-Latinx and Black artists."
More than 100 speakers will participate in this year's AfroTech Conference, which will cover such timely topics as: Securing the Bag: Navigating Tech from Cradle to Career; Climbing to the Top of the Tech Ladder for Engineers and Managers; Web3, Crypto and the Black Economy: Unlocking Inclusive Access with a New Wave of Commerce; Inclusive Product Design: What It Is and Why It Matters, and more.
The news of the lineup comes on the heels of the recently announced relocation of the conference to Austin, TX, to accommodate the thousands of attendees expected to experience AfroTech Conference in person for the first time in two years.
The 2022 AfroTech Conference will see new and existing partners activating this year, including VISA, Riot Games, Meta, Indeed, Salesforce, Unity Technologies, Intuit, Expedia Group, Apple, Dell, DoorDash, American Express, Gap, Amazon, and more.
AfroTech Conference's 2022 full agenda is now live HERE - Programming will feature panels and Q&As with speakers such as:
- Mark Cuban, Governor of the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team of the National Basketball Association, Co-Founder of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, and Investor on ABC's Shark Tank
- Bubba Wallace, Driver - NASCAR with DoorDash
- Anré Williams, Chief Executive Officer American Express National Bank, and Group President Enterprise Services - American Express
- Cristina Jones, Chief Engagement Office - Salesforce.org
- Krista Bourne, Chief Operating Officer - Verizon Consumer Group
- Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner - Backstage Capital
- Benjamin Bronfman, Founder & CEO - Electric Tree
- Nikki Forman, Head of Amazon Global DEI Communications - Amazon
- Rob Collier, Chief Executive Officer - Rally
- Aurora James, Founder and Director - Fifteen Percent Pledge, Brother Vellies
- Ruben Harris, Chief Executive Officer - Career Karma Inc
- Chelsea Roberts, Chief Operating Officer - HBCU Venture Capital
- Daquan Oliver, Founder & CEO - WeThrive Education
- Samir Goel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO - Esusu
- Felecia Hatcher, Chief Executive Officer - Black Ambition
- Frederick Hutson, Chief Executive Officer - Pigeonly
- Hope Wiseman, Founder & CEO - WISECO
- Iman Abuzeid, M.D., Co-founder & CEO - Incredible Health
- Isaac Addae, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer - Pivot Technology School
- Julia Collins, Founder and CEO - Planet FWD
- Melissa Bradley, Founder - 1863 Ventures
- Travis Holoway, Co-Founder & CEO - Solo Funds
- Telva McGruder, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer - General Motors
- Tanya Van Court, Founder & CEO - Goalsetter
- Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO - Goodr
To purchase your tickets for the 2022 AfroTech Conference, please visit https://experience.AfroTech.com/tickets/, and to stay up-to-date on speaker and entertainment announcements, follow @afro.tech on Twitter.
ABOUT BLAVITY INC.
Blavity Inc. is a technology and news media company founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 250 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Blavity TV.
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Author Al Borges’ New Book ‘Deny of the Tiger’ is the Autobiographical Coaching Career of the Author When He Worked With The Auburn Tigers
Al Borges, a retired college football coach of over forty years, has completed his new book "Deny of the Tiger": a personal reflection from the author when he came to Auburn in 2004, the height of his coaching career, as he met one of the brightest groups of athletes he'd ever met and through his coaching technique and their talent and dedication would create an undefeated season that is still remembered to this day.
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Al Borges's influential tale goes beyond what the books will tell you and comes along with some stories and anecdotes that haven't been told, hoping to both enlighten and also just amuse and bring back fond memories of those days in the early 2000s for those that were there and also for those young and wanting to follow in the footsteps of that legacy.
Readers who wish to experience inspiring work can purchase "Deny of the Tiger" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
About Newman Springs Publishing:
Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
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Author Roosevelt McPherson’s new book ‘Survival Guide for Black Boys Growing Up in America’ is a vital tool for Black parents to help raise...
Roosevelt McPherson, a retired schoolteacher and veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam War as well as in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004, has completed his new book "Survival Guide for Black Boys Growing Up in America": an enlightening tale that explores the values and knowledge needed for Black boys to understand how to become successful men in America.
"'Survival Guide for Black Boys' is an excellent home training guide to help teach young African American boys to do what many adults may take for granted as commonsense skills," writes MsPherson. "These basic social and core values—regardless of a child's socioeconomic background, ethnicity, culture, or heritage—should be taught early in life in order to develop and enhance the quality of his life.
"This book is designed for young males in grades K-3. It can enhance the overall quality of family relationships and build a solid foundation for children to interact with others outside of their homes. 'Survival Guide for Black Boys' is also an ideal resource guide for parents, school teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, and ministers to help children maximize their potential for success and happiness in growing up in America. Every child should own a personal copy of this book to help serve as a reminder to him that little things in life can make a big difference in his well-being and prosperity."
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Roosevelt McPherson's educational guide is the perfect tool for parents and guardians to help prepare their young boys to become men through interactive portions and vibrant artwork that helps to bring each lesson to life.
Readers who wish to experience this instructive work can purchase "Survival Guide for Black Boys Growing Up in America" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
About Newman Springs Publishing:
Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
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Original Source: Author Roosevelt McPherson's new book 'Survival Guide for Black Boys Growing Up in America' is a vital tool for Black parents to help raise their sons from boys to men
Authors Joanne M. Ebersole and Linda Mastromonaco Harris’s New Book ‘Killing You Feels So Good’ Follows an NYPD Detective as She Investigates a Gripping...
Joanne M. Ebersole, a poet who enjoys sketching with pastels and charcoal, and Linda Mastromonaco Harris, a teachers' aide mainly working with special needs or learning-disabled children, have completed their new book "Killing You Feels So Good": a captivating thriller that follows an NYPD detective as she delves into a gruesome murder case while trying to manage her own family's private and secretive affairs.
"NYPD Homicide Detective Jessie Dalton and her longtime partner, Yolanda Stevens, are currently investigating a rash of crimes against the city's homeless. Someone has been kidnapping, brutally torturing, and then murdering them, without leaving any evidence behind. The only pattern seems to be that they are homeless. They are being discarded randomly around the city, naked and scrubbed clean, making it impossible to figure out where they may have been or who has been doing this to them," said authors Joanne M. Ebersole and Linda Mastromonaco Harris.
"Jessie's cousin, Patrick, is a mystery writer with a dark mind and an even darker secret. He resides on Fishers Island, where he lives alone with only his staff around him. He has distanced himself from humanity and the family, or is it the family that prefers it that way?
"Jessie's brother, Andy, with his party boy lifestyle, has shown up just in time for a gathering of cousins that Patrick has called together to take place at their family's estate. The timing is inconvenient and is an unwanted distraction. She really doesn't need the family drama right now, but she knows that family always comes first.
"Jessie is a good cop with a good heart. Will she be able to deal with her family and solve these murders before another body turns up dead?"
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Joanne M. Ebersole and Linda Mastromonaco Harris's enthralling mystery will leave readers spellbound as they follow Jessie on her investigation into the harrowing murders spread across the city. Expertly paced and full of shocking revelations, readers who experience this unforgettable tale will find themselves on the edge of their seats with each turn of the page, desperate for more right up until the stunning conclusion.
Readers who wish to experience this chilling work can purchase "Killing You Feels So Good" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
About Newman Springs Publishing:
Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
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Original Source: Authors Joanne M. Ebersole and Linda Mastromonaco Harris's New Book 'Killing You Feels So Good' Follows an NYPD Detective as She Investigates a Gripping Murder Case
