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Hit-Boy is embracing today’s tech through music production. 🎶💻 The Grammy-winning producer, who started out selling $5 burned CDs outside a mall, told AFROTECH™ that today’s technology has reshaped the producer’s role. He described AI as “a tool, not a crutch” and “like having a co-producer.” He’s also leaning into the streaming industry, serving as executive producer on N3on’s upcoming EMPIRE album, which will feature Bebe Rexha, Big Sean, and Diplo. 🔗 Read the full story in the bio. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gits3iTA #AfroTech

Your next big move is closer than you think. 🚀 #AFROTECH25 is coming to Houston, Oct 27–31, bringing together tech professionals, founders, creators, and innovators from across industries and backgrounds. This is a space to connect, collaborate, and elevate your career. From transformative conversations to powerful networking opportunities, AfroTech is where you take that leap toward what’s next. 🎟️ Register today and invest in your future: https://lnkd.in/dEuqndTD

Quenlin “Quen” Blackwell has been that girl. 👑 Quen went from a viral Vine teen into a creator, model, and entrepreneur with 19M+ followers. The Dallas native, also known as “Quensadilla” has stayed true with her authenticity, securing partnerships with Valentino Beauty, Microsoft Copilot, Ray-Ban Meta, and Chanel. Now signed to CAA, she’s modeled for Off-White and Victoria’s Secret, hosts “Feeding Starving Celebrities” on YouTube, launched her fashion brand Riquera, and will appear in the HBO series “I Love LA.” 🔗From viral to visionary. Read the full story in the bio. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gSAgX9-8 #AfroTech

Morehouse and Spelman have officially trademarked “SpelHouse.” 🔥 The move protects both schools’ brands from “dilution and misuse by external entities.” To celebrate, the HBCUs will debut a limited-edition capsule collection and host a design competition to define the visual identity and logo of “SpelHouse.” The announcement comes ahead of the institutions’ combined Homecoming festivities (Oct. 12–19) and follows a $50 million gift from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation supporting Atlanta’s HBCUs. 🔗 Read the full story in the bio. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8FfHiix #AfroTech

Boss moves only! 👏🏾 The Black-owned Caribbean giant, Golden Krust, just secured a prime spot at JFK International Airport. The company, built by the Hawthorne family on a dream and a famous recipe from St. Mary, Jamaica, is now bringing braised oxtail and jerk chicken right to the world's doorstep. With over 100 locations already established, this landmark expansion proves that a legacy built on great food and community never stops growing. Read the full story here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gTUgFCRU #AFROTECH

Have you made plans for your money? 👀 At #AFROTECH25, Morgan Stanley is breaking down how to build wealth that works for your life whether that means more travel, launching your business, or giving back to what matters most. Learn how to set real goals, shift your money mindset, and build a team that helps you make smarter financial plays from now into the future. 💬 Hit the 🔗👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gy-hFCZJ and tap into the conversations shaping generational wealth.

The line between creative AI generation and disrespect was just drawn by the Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After users took OpenAI's Sora video tool for a spin, generating controversial and "disrespectful depictions" of MLK, the estate had to step in. The tech powerhouse agreed to pause all generations of the leader's likeness, proving that families can have control over their loved ones' digital image. Do you think this sets the precedent for all historical figures? Read the full story here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggDJeeUh #AFROTECH

The Human Side of High Performance: Leading Through Clarity, Confidence, and Setbacks Leadership isn’t just about results. It’s about clarity in chaos, confidence in action, and resilience through challenge. Join AfroTech for an open virtual panel on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM PST, featuring: Kamika Dillard, Founder & CEO, 30 Day Test Prep & Failure Forward Coaching Joe Randolph, Director, Americas Global Field Operations, Microsoft Moderated by: Ashlee Wakefield, Program Manager, Blavity Inc. This 60-minute session will explore how exceptional leaders drive performance through purpose and perspective — sharing real strategies for turning setbacks into breakthroughs and leading with authenticity. Free and open to everyone. Reserve your spot today https://lnkd.in/dEbxafm2

Morgan State University just secured a historic $63 million unrestricted contribution from MacKenzie Scott, the largest in the school’s history and her second to the HBCU. 💰✨ The new gift follows a $40 million donation in 2020, bringing her total support to $103 million. The funds will strengthen Morgan’s endowment, assist students, and grow initiatives that position it as a “Public Impact Very High Research University.” President David K. Wilson called it a major vote of confidence, saying, “MacKenzie Scott’s renewed investment in Morgan is a resounding testament to the work we’ve done to drive transformation." 🔗 Read the full story in the bio. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghyXudDm #AfroTech

Don’t ask how we pulled it off, just know the #AFROTECH25 lineup is heavy. The innovators shaping culture from Disney to Dream Con, Jordan Brand to Meta, are pulling up to #AFROTECH25 to talk legacy, creativity, and innovation. Tap the 🔗👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gy-hFCZJ to see who will be taking the stage at #AFROTECH25 You’re gonna want front-row access to this one.