✨The Kelly Flowers

Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned media technology company, has secured a six-figure investment from Live Nation Urban's Black Lily Capital Investment Fund. This funding will expand the company's philanthropic arm, which is dedicated to increasing access and opportunities for underrepresented talent in the gaming, esports, and digital entertainment industries. Known for launching the first HBCU Esports League, Cxmmunity Media will use this capital to grow its content and live events, furthering its mission to diversify the gaming landscape and create meaningful cultural experiences. Read more about Cxmmunity Media, at the 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfX7cxXr #AFROTECH

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The quest for the first Black-owned tech unicorn on the Westside is heating up. Fabrice Jordan of Raw Marketing, alongside the TechStart crews, is actively reshaping the landscape. This event celebrates technology and cultural empowerment, featuring engaging tech activations and emphasizing the crucial role of supporting local Black history and wealth. It's inspiring to see such vibrant community engagement driving innovation and economic growth. #TechInnovation #BlackOwnedBusiness #CommunityEmpowerment #WestsideTech #CulturalImpact

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📚Teaching Louisiana’s Next Generation the Power of Saving 💰 Lark & Mimi ™ Learn to Save introduces Pre-K and early learners to the joy of financial confidence through reading, coloring, and hands-on activities - building a foundation that grows with them all the way to high school. 📘 Together with the Financial Power for Life™ Education Series curriculum for high schoolers, we’re creating a full circle of financial education - from a child’s first coin to their first paycheck. We’re proud to share that this program is being submitted to the Louisiana Department of Education for approval - paving the way for a 64-parish statewide rollout that brings financial literacy to every corner of Louisiana. 📚 Lark & Mimi ™ Learn to Save and the Financial Power for Life™ Education Series are licensed educational products published by Evans Cutchmore.

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Black History Month Spotlight: World Wide Technology 🚀 Today, we honor World Wide Technology — one of the largest Black-owned companies in the United States and a global leader in technology innovation. 🌐💡 Co-founded by visionary entrepreneur David Steward, World Wide Technology has grown into a powerhouse in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation, with billions in revenue and thousands of innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 💻🌍 Their work enables organizations of all sizes to harness cutting-edge technology and build transformative solutions that shape the future. A legacy of leadership, innovation, and Black excellence in tech. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #TechInnovation #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfTech #CloudComputing #AI #Cybersecurity #DataAnalytics #DigitalTransformation #InspiringChange #WorldWideTechnology #RischerConsulting

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𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 — 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. Through our collaboration with Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA), we’ve been able to strengthen digital advocacy, train youth advocates, and amplify the voices that matter most. Take a moment to explore TPCSA’s Annual Report to see how these collaborations are driving change and creating opportunities for students across Texas. Link to report: https://lnkd.in/gZqyzVaD SAPI Triumph Public High Schools #purocommunity #tpcsanews #texascharterswork #togetherwetriumph

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE | The Urban EdTech Experience – Season 2, Episode 1 S2E1: Houston Public Library – TECHLink Featuring John Middleton, Chief Operating Officer of Houston Public Library Season 2 is officially here, and I’m excited to kick it off with a robust conversation with #JohnMiddleton, Chief Operating Officer of #HoustonPublicLibrary, spotlighting the impact of TECHLink and the evolving role of public libraries in advancing digital equity, workforce development, and community access to technology. In this episode, we explore how libraries are no longer places for books—but are becoming innovation hubs that support learners, job seekers, educators, and communities navigating an increasingly digital world. This conversation is especially relevant for: • Educators and EdTech leaders • Workforce development and nonprofit professionals • Community advocates and policy-minded leaders 👉 Watch the full episode here: 🌐 www.urbanedtechexp.org 📌 YouTube link in the comments. #UrbanEdTech #DigitalEquity #CommunityImpact #EdTechLeadership #PublicLibraries #TECHLink #WorkforceDevelopment #TheUrbanEdTechExperience

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Q2 is one of the most important fundraising windows of the year and it moves fast. Over the last few years, The Black Mill has helped organizations secure, distribute and design over $30 million in grants, partnerships, and sponsorships. Not by chasing every opportunity, but by building the systems that make funding predictable. One of our past clients hadn't crossed the $1M fundraising mark in over a decade. Within two years of working together, they surpassed it by rebuilding the foundation: a clear roadmap, stronger donor stewardship, funder-ready narratives, and diversified revenue. That kind of result doesn't happen by accident. It happens with infrastructure. I'm opening up a limited number of Q2 consultations for nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs who are ready to stop surviving and start building. If that's you, let's talk.  👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/dfkTWdQ9

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Leadership in EdTech isn't a solo mission. ​One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a member of Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL) is that we are significantly stronger when we lean on each other. ​In the fast-paced world of K-12 technology, the challenges are constant. Being a part of TETL: +​Expands my "Team": I don’t just have my local department; I have a statewide network of the brightest minds in EdTech to brainstorm with. +​Sharpens Strategic Vision: TETL provides the resources and policy insights that help me move from "fixing tech" to "leading transformation." +​Strengthens Mentorship & Support: There is a unique power in a community that understands the specific pressures of Texas education. ​If you’re looking to grow as a leader and build a stronger, more resilient team, I can’t recommend this community enough. ​#TETL #EdTech #K12Leadership #TexasEducation #ProfessionalGrowth

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𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾 Supporting Black-Owned businesses today creates opportunities for the next generation tomorrow. It’s not just a purchase—it’s an investment in the future. Black and Jamaican-owned businesses can join 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and be found through searches like Black-Owned, Woman-Owned https://vist.ly/4rfnp #OneLovePages #JamaicanBusinesses #SupportJamaica #BlackOwnedBusinessess

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Emerald Book’s Growth Strategy for the Black Economy Emerald Book is building stronger economic infrastructure for Black communities by creating systems that empower Black businesses, track economic impact in real time, and support both B2C and B2B growth. Our strategy is grounded in actionable execution — here’s our growth checklist, now complete: • Build Infrastructure for Black B2C https://emeraldbook.org • Build Infrastructure for Black B2B https://emeraldbook.org • Dynamic Tracking of the Black Economy https://lnkd.in/ew4b_bAh By completing these foundational pillars, we are establishing equitable access to opportunity, clearer market visibility for Black entrepreneurs, and data-driven decision-making that can scale regionally and nationally. This is just the beginning. We are expanding partnerships, strengthening product capabilities, and driving a future where the Black economy is measured, understood, and empowered in real time. Joining means becoming part of something that matters. Your business will directly contribute to the growth of the Black economy. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dZR6YPBr #BlackEconomy #EconomicEquity #EmeraldBook #BlackBusiness #DataDriven #Impact

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