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NBA star Jimmy Butler has brewed his love for coffee into a storefront in Miami, FL's Design District. After teasing the concept for some time, the Miami Heat star officially opened his first BigFace Coffee shop on Dec. 5, 2024. The café boasts a chic interior design, a selection of merchandise including hats and jerseys, and an outdoor courtyard featuring ample seating. "This is a dream of mine," Butler said at the grand opening. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9mFC9iU #AFROTECH

Shaw-naé Dixon is behind a popular soul food restaurant in Staten Island, NY. After surviving a coma, former teacher Shaw-naé Dixon pursued her passion for cooking and opened Shaw-naé’s House, a soul food restaurant in Staten Island, NY, inspired by her grandmother’s recipes and her community cooking experiences. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9pgEBAK #AFROTECH

Several salon owners have been awarded a grant from Beyoncé. Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation and her haircare line Cécred launched the Cécred x BeyGood Fund in February 2024, awarding $10,000 grants and scholarships to support hairstylists and cosmetology schools in select U.S. cities. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6AuTTrN #AFROTECH

Seasoned tech executive Omar Johnson is leveraging his experience to revolutionize how brands market themselves. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Johnson's exposure to technology was initially limited to video games and consumer electronics. However, his inquisitiveness grew and ultimately helped him secure roles with major tech giants. "A lot of my curiosity was sort of like self-driven," he told AFROTECH™ in an interview. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gE39MRrZ #AFROTECH

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GloRilla has paid it forward to her former high school. The Memphis, TN, rapper, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, made an appearance at Melrose High School on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. She graduated from school in 2017 and returned as a Grammy-nominated artist with hit songs such as "Yeah Glo!" and "Tomorrow 2." During her visit, she donated $25,000 to the school, which will be used to build a media center. "The fact that I have the ability to do it now warms my heart," she expressed. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8TuJhdd #AFROTECH

Google continues to build on its commitment to invest $1 billion in Africa’s digital economy. Google has invested $90 million in African telecom provider Cassava Technologies as part of its $1 billion commitment to Africa’s digital economy. Partnering with DFC and Finnfund, the funding will support Cassava’s expansion of digital infrastructure across the continent. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gykZfxkm #AFROTECH

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South Africa’s first Black-owned bank has hit unicorn status, POCIT reports. Tyme Group, South Africa’s first Black-owned bank, reached a $1.5 billion valuation after a $250 million funding round and plans to expand into Vietnam and Indonesia by 2025. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gCFcaKiC #AFROTECH

WNBA star and Nike signee A'ja Wilson is making major moves. Wilson has been a cornerstone player for the Las Vegas Aces since she was drafted first overall by the team in 2018. She has led the Aces to two consecutive national championships and earned multiple MVP awards, including one in 2024. What's more, Wilson has continued to dominate as the year comes to a close. She made history as the first player to score 1,000 points in a single WNBA season. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZfJV8-W #AFROTECH