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Day 2 of AfroTech Conference brought another wave of inspiring discussions around product innovation and building for the future of our communities.

What was your biggest takeaway from today’s sessions? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏾 #AFROTECH25

AfroTech IS the Future💡

We’re actively building the next level. Technology is in every sector, from engineering to healthcare, and we’re not waiting for a seat.

We are creating the tables and the tools to accelerate our community’s growth and innovation.

Comment “2026” to get your ticket now for next year! #AFROTECH25

AfroTech is the catalyst and there’s no better place to be.⚡️

We’re not waiting to see what’s next in AI. We’re the ones creating it. Every conversation, every connection, every session; it all matters because #AfroTech25 is where we show up for each other and turn our ideas into impact.

The future is ours to build. So why not now? Why not by you?

It’s been a rough month for Waymo’s fleet.

Following a recall of nearly 3,800 vehicles, the robotaxi giant has suspended service in several major cities.

With federal regulators watching closely and a permanent fix still in the works, the company is pressing pause on expansion to prioritize safety over its aggressive growth goals.

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Spotify is expanding deeper into AI-powered music. 🎵

Through a new partnership with Universal Music Group, Premium users will be able to create fan-made covers and remixes of songs from participating artists.

Spotify also announced plans to launch AI-generated personalized podcasts, allowing users to create custom audio briefings based on their interests starting in June.

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You asked for more hands-on AI learning. We listened and delivered. 👀

🚨 New at AFROTECH™ Conference: AI Edge Workshops

Built from community feedback, AI Edge gives you practical training, live demos, emerging tech, curated meetups, and networking all in one place.

Whether you’re building, pivoting, leading, or creating, this is where AI gets real.

💬 Comment “READY” to see how to claim your spot for AI Edge. #AFROTECH #ATC2026

You asked for more hands-on AI learning. We listened and delivered. 👀

🚨 New at AFROTECH™ Conference: AI Edge Workshops

Built from community feedback, AI Edge gives you practical training, live demos, emerging tech, curated meetups, and networking all in one place.

Whether you’re building, pivoting, leading, or creating, this is where AI gets real.

💬 Comment “READY” to see how to claim your spot for AI Edge. #AFROTECH #ATC2026

You asked for more hands-on AI learning. We listened and delivered. 👀

🚨 New at AFROTECH™ Conference: AI Edge Workshops

Built from community feedback, AI Edge gives you practical training, live demos, emerging tech, curated meetups, and networking all in one place.

Whether you’re building, pivoting, leading, or creating, this is where AI gets real.

💬 Comment “READY” to see how to claim your spot for AI Edge. #AFROTECH #ATC2026

You asked for more hands-on AI learning. We listened and delivered. 👀

🚨 New at AFROTECH™ Conference: AI Edge Workshops

Built from community feedback, AI Edge gives you practical training, live demos, emerging tech, curated meetups, and networking all in one place.

Whether you’re building, pivoting, leading, or creating, this is where AI gets real.

💬 Comment “READY” to see how to claim your spot for AI Edge. #AFROTECH #ATC2026

Kountry Wayne is putting his own spin on the Tyler Perry blueprint, and the numbers are staggering.🙌🏾

By treating his social media channels like a private network and maintaining a hyper-consistent production pace, he’s turned a gift for comedy into an eight-figure content machine.

Rejecting the viral platforms in favor of a loyal, long-term audience, Wayne is showing creators how to own their lane.

Tap the 🔗 in bio for the full story. #AFROTECH

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Kountry Wayne is putting his own spin on the Tyler Perry blueprint, and the numbers are staggering.🙌🏾

By treating his social media channels like a private network and maintaining a hyper-consistent production pace, he’s turned a gift for comedy into an eight-figure content machine.

Rejecting the viral platforms in favor of a loyal, long-term audience, Wayne is showing creators how to own their lane.

Tap the 🔗 in bio for the full story. #AFROTECH

🎥: @earnyourleisure via YouTube

Chris Rock has carved a lane of his own, but he isn't immune to the "what could have been" of the industry.🎬

He recently broke down how he missed out on a $30M payout in the Shrek franchise, proving that success often comes down to the smallest logistical details.

Despite the loss, Rock’s steady path to a $60M net worth shows that one missed deal is never the end of the road.

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Making more money but still feel behind? 👀

Join AFROTECH™ Insider for The Income Trap: How High Earners Build Real Wealth with Melanin Money founders George Acheampong and Carter Cofield.

From tax strategies and smarter investing to making sure your 401K is actually working for you, this session breaks down the financial moves that turn income into real wealth.

If you’re ready to make smarter money moves, this is the room to be in.

📅 Tuesday, May 26 | 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Open Access Preview: Free for Insider Members | $19.99 for Non-Members

💬 Comment “WEALTH” to start building wealth with more strategy and less guesswork. #AFROTECH #INSIDER

The textured hair care category is getting a long-overdue tech overhaul.👑

Ruka Hair has raised $4.5M to fuel its U.S. expansion, backed by heavy hitters like Freedom Trail Capital and Henkel Ventures.

By bridging the gap between material science and Black beauty, Ruka is moving beyond the viral moment to build an enduring brand that solves real problems from ethical sourcing to scalp safety.

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The textured hair care category is getting a long-overdue tech overhaul.👑

Ruka Hair has raised $4.5M to fuel its U.S. expansion, backed by heavy hitters like Freedom Trail Capital and Henkel Ventures.

By bridging the gap between material science and Black beauty, Ruka is moving beyond the viral moment to build an enduring brand that solves real problems from ethical sourcing to scalp safety.

Tap the 🔗 in bio for the full story. #AFROTECH

🎥: @translateculture via YouTube

The textured hair care category is getting a long-overdue tech overhaul.👑

Ruka Hair has raised $4.5M to fuel its U.S. expansion, backed by heavy hitters like Freedom Trail Capital and Henkel Ventures.

By bridging the gap between material science and Black beauty, Ruka is moving beyond the viral moment to build an enduring brand that solves real problems from ethical sourcing to scalp safety.

Tap the 🔗 in bio for the full story. #AFROTECH

🎥: @translateculture via YouTube

Will.i.am made an early bet on AI, and it may be paying off in a major way. 🤖

The musician and entrepreneur says investing in OpenAI was one of his smartest moves, after joining a private group backing companies including Anthropic, Runway, and Hugging Face.

Now, OpenAI is reportedly preparing a confidential IPO filing, which could become one of the biggest public market launches in history.

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Atlanta’s HBCUs are securing the vital resources needed to get students across the graduation finish line.👩🏽‍🎓

By distributing more than $4.2M in gap scholarships to nearly 600 students at Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, and Spelman, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is putting its capital directly behind the city's academic legacy.

This initial rollout, part of a larger $50M commitment, signals a dedicated, long-term investment in safeguarding the future of the next generation of Black leaders.

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