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SKY IS BLACK is a Pan-African, future-facing platform, amplifying the voices and efforts of Blacks in business, science, education, the arts, technology, medicine, A.I., and venture capital. Remember where we're going...

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Google and Africa

Tage Kene-Okafor reviews the tech giant's billion dollar investment in Africa's digital infrastructure. | A year in review of Google’s $1B commitment to support Africa’s digital economyGoogle announced a $1 billion commitment to support innovation across Africa over the next five years. Here’s how

Education

Mi/Mentor

Are you an emerging Latino/Latina writer in need of a mentor? Let's go! Deadline: October 31, 2022 Are you a Latine writer of any genre who could use mentorship from a published Latine author? Apply to the 2023 cycle of our Writers Mentorship Program! Check out our

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Wakanda Welcomes a New Museum

It is impossible for us to be more excited about the opening of the new Museum of Science and Technology in Addis Ababa. Engage. | The magnificent ring-shaped building and dome in the center of Addis Ababa is Science Museum. Our Identity is inspired by Its circular shape which symbolizes perpetual

Money Moves

Move Money

Zemedeneh Negatu discusses the promise and perils of Ethiopia's pivot to foreign banks. | Interview with EBC TV (#Ethiopia’s national broadcaster) about financial services sector reforms. Topics: *M&A of local banks *Entry of foreign banks *Capital markets *Regulations *Economic outlook Highlight below. Full interview at EBC’

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Uh Oh. Here We Go

Elon Musk unveils plans to build a population of personal robots. Don't worry - we have Timnit! | Elon Musk showcased his humanoid robot 'Optimus' at Tesla’s AI Day https://t.co/OQomTuwupY pic.twitter.com/iDrw47iLVV — Reuters (@Reuters) October 2, 2022 This robot, nicknamed Cassie,

Ethiopia

Let the Light Shine

A reminder from Behargerlij to keep our eyes and ears and minds open. SKY IS BLACK. | Behagerlij Advertising CompanyBehagerlij is a home for incredible Ethiopian graphic designs and Branding. We excel at making creative and unique designs. Check out our works.SemiColonWeb

Events

Black Women in Data Summit

Event: October 1-2, 2022 |

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Who We Are. What We do.

EVENT: October 28, 2022 | Mark Your Calendar Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future Friday, October 28th at the Howard Thurman Center More information on the symposium & register https://t.co/DwdWnSDsiU pic.twitter.com/kOLZcBb3D6 — BU AFAM Studies (@BU_AFAM) October 1, 2022

RECOLLECT

Black Beyond Data

Event: December 9, 2022 | Looking forward to this @dorothyjberry event... https://t.co/CK3LjMS6j8 — James Neal (@james3neal) September 11, 2022

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Wakanda Arriving Soon

Yeah, we said it. Enjoy this view of the new Science and Technology Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | Life is too short, stay awake for it. pic.twitter.com/cMh7gstbW4 — Edom Fekade (@edomfekade) September 30, 2022

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AfricaTown Lives!

Learn how the the Africans aboard the slave ship, Clotilda, made history. Never forget. Never, ever forget...who we are. | Exclusive: ‘Last American slave ship’ discovered in AlabamaThe schooner Clotilda smuggled African captives into the U.S. in 1860, more than 50 years after importing slaves was outlawed.National GeographicJoel

Money Moves

Baobab Fruit

Ethiopian B2B retail startup, Shemach, raises $50K from Baobab Network. https://t.co/YTvcqOvmZp — SHEGA (@ShegaHQ) September 25, 2022

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Fly is Black

Two of Africa’s most consequential countries - #Nigeria & #Ethiopia - partnering big! The Nigerian Gov’t today announced that Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s biggest, selected as strategic partner & 49% shareholder of Nigeria Air, the flag carrier. Pan-Africanism at it’s best! pic.twitter.com/1p2Bjcrqy6 — Zemedeneh Negatu

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Is the A.I. war already over?

Has A.I. already dealt the "inevitable" death blow? Needless to say, we shall discuss what Timnit and others have to say about this. The conversation continues... Really appreciate that this story is highlighting the disparate treatment towards @timnitGebru. Sorta fascinating to watch Alphabet PR scrambling in so

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #37

BC and Anton discuss the Black millionaire mindset, the Pan-Africon AI Conference in Addis Ababa, and the glorious rebirth of AfricaTown, the historic city of refuge located in the southern United States. The conversation continues…

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #36

In this portion, Anton and BC discuss the new Predator movie, Prey, consider how a person becomes vibranium infused, and reflect on the new African virtual space, Ubuntuland. The conversation continues…

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #35

Anton and BC welcome Ethiopian architect, Nahom Teklu, for a raw and audio-challenged conversation about city making, heritage preservation, and the future of Addis Ababa. Many more conversations to come…

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #34

Anton and BC discuss Wakanda Forever, the new format for the podcast, and the empowering and inspiring art of Ethiopian Afrofuturist, Fanuel Leul.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #33

“I am a digital artist who currently lives and works in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa. In my artwork, traditional elements are brought to life with contrasting and harmonious compositions of futuristic technology. I would say my distinctive personal style has an Afrofuturistic theme that emanates joy and peace, a way

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #32

Anton and BC welcome Dr. Lavonya Jones, Director of the Georgia Social Impact Collaborative, and discuss the African Youth Survey, pictures from the new Webb telescope, and the reasons for Lagos, Nigeria being named “the second worst livable city in the world.”  Atlanta, stand up!  Lagos, stand up!

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #31

BC and Anton welcome the founder of the ONE AFRICA movement, Mika Chavala, and discuss Invest Fest, the crypto country, Afropolitan, and the reopening of London’s historic Africa Centre.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #30

Anton and BC welcome Aisha Nyandoro from Springboard to Opportunities, and discuss Chipper Cash, the African Futures Institute, and the brave new film, Neptune Frost.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #29

BC and Anton discuss architect Mariam Kamara, the African Futures Institute, and the repatriation of Benin’s artistic heritage.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #28

BC and Anton welcome architect Dawit Benti, and discuss Addis Ababa, Messob Tower, and 2022 Pritzker Prize winner, Francis Kere.

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SKY IS BLACK - Episode #27

They’re back! Anton and BC welcome Beserat Debebe from ETAN Comics, and discuss artist Ernie Barnes, Rwanda’s role in the UK’s refugee crisis, and their evolving understanding of so-called “Afrofuturism.”