Women Who Tech, a national nonprofit working to break down barriers to women in the tech industry, and Craig Newmark just announced the fourth Women Startup Challenge pitch competition, a nationwide contest that will focus on showcasing and funding women-led startups working in the areas of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence …
Organizers of the African Diaspora Awards have announced a stellar line up of judges who will help determine the 2016 honorees for the respected event. Judges include Chinedu Echeruo, a serial entrepreneur, and Lola Ogunnaike, a media personality. Meet all the judges. Chinedu Echeruo – Serial entrepreneur and investor Chinedu Echeruo. Founded two U.S-based internet companies; HopStop.comand Tripology.com and …
The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for the 2016 Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its sixth year and is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new …
UDR media highlights the 26th annual Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York City (NYC), the “largest celebration of Nigeria outside of the homeland.” Held on October 1, 2016, Nigeria’s actual independence day, the parade attracted over 15,000 and featured Nigerian Ayo Jay, a One Nation/RCA Records recording artist. The three-day celebration began with a …
The nomination period is still open for the 2016 African Diaspora Awards! Deadline to nominate is October 7, 2016. PERSON OF THE YEAR Award category is for an individual or individuals who: 1. Positively influence others as a role model, setting the pace for other young leaders in the diaspora and on the continent. Serve …