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In the wake of the catastrophic midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. military helicopter near Washington, DC — one of the deadliest in more than two decades — President Donald Trump has falsely pointed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies as a possible contributor to the crash. Despite urgent questions surrounding aviation safety and regulatory oversight, Trump has suggested that DEI initiatives “could have been” to blame despite no factual connection between diversity efforts and the crash circumstances. Yet, just days before this devastating collision, Trump made a decision that left questions about his judgment. He eliminated the full membership of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aviation Security Advisory Committee, effectively removing key leadership that has overseen regulatory compliance and risk mitigation within the industry since 1988. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsdm8XKq #AFROTECH

24-year-old Naomi Girma has landed a historic deal! The young soccer star was drafted to the NSWL league in 2022 as a first-round draft pick selected by the San Diego Wave. Widely regarded as one of the top defenders in the U.S., she has earned 44 national team appearances and a Paris Olympics gold; now, she's taking her talents to Chelsea in England. "San Diego Wave has been such an important part of my journey," said Girma. Girma has secured a $1.1 million transfer deal to play with her new club for the next four years. The million-dollar deal is a first in the sport and, to Head Coach Sonia Bompastor, well deserved. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eW4MWe9q #AFROTECH

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Lauren Harwell Godfrey, jewelry designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Harwell Godfrey, turned a hobby into a success story. Godfrey's journey dates back to a career path where she sported several hats. She spent 15 years in advertising as a creative and art director, collaborating with clients such as Adidas, Levi's, and Ray-Ban. While speaking on the "Black Tech Green Money" podcast, she stated that this period in her career taught her how to communicate her visual ideas effectively. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJ7kFcNu #AFROTECH

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Staff members at Harvard University leading its Slavery Remembrance Program have lost their jobs. Harvard University recently laid off staff from its Slavery Remembrance Program, which uncovered over 300 individuals enslaved by the university’s leadership, faculty, or staff. Moving forward, the program will be led by American Ancestors, a genealogical nonprofit, to continue the research. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfdwpqvY #AFROTECH

Rap duo Krept and Konan are giving back to their community by opening a supermarket. The pair will open a 15,000 sq ft. supermarket in Croydon, a diverse area that includes Black and Asian populations, with the help of their business partner, Kaysor Ali. “It’s an honor for us to partner up on this venture,” Krept and Konan said in a statement.  “We are all about representation in the community and finding solutions; we are all from underrepresented communities, so this is a perfect partnership. Saveways is game-changing for our community, and we are excited to bring this vision to life.” Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAb6dyQ6 #AFROTECH

If you've been keeping up with Donald Trump's moves since the end of the 2024 election, you likely already know that the newly inaugurated president has taken numerous meetings with CEOs and industry leaders in the world of tech, including those from OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle.  Trump has united the forces of the aforementioned corporations under the umbrella of "Stargate," to create a massive push for artificial intelligence infrastructure. For now, there are still plenty of questions regarding Stargate and even a few critiques from high-ranking Trump cabinet picks arguing that the respective parties simply don't have the funds to pull it off. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZCTuZPu #AFROTECH

Allen Media Group has reversed its controversial plan to terminate or reassign nearly 100 local meteorologists after public backlash. The initial plan involved replacing local teams at over 36 stations with pre-recorded forecasts from a central hub at The Weather Channel. Following viewer outcry, some meteorologists will keep their positions, while others face uncertainty. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmPutYPp #AFROTECH

Costco shareholders want to uphold DEI policies. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_CtVpDf #AFROTECH