After a 4-year hiatus due to the pandemic, FACE Africa hosted its 12th annual WASH gala in New York City, welcoming more than 250 national and international guests, on Saturday, March 25th. This year's in-person event has already raised nearly $150,000 through ticket sales, live donations, and sponsorships.
You've Got Curls and Hair Loss Center just expanded its brand to include beauty vending machines on college campuses.
Each year, Columbia University's Business School and School of International and Public Affairs come together for the annual Africa Economic Forum (AEF). This year marks the university's 18th conference scheduled for Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd. The event takes place at the new Manhattanville campus and will be the first AEF in-person conference after a 3-year virtual format due to the pandemic.
Smashed Studios, a Dallas-based, Nigerian-owned company, recently launched its first product, a comedy card game for friends called Never Say Never. Founder, Prince Chijioke, started the company this summer during the pandemic and his intention is to create enjoyable table-top games, a unique endeavor for the pharmacy school graduate.
The Newark, New Jersey-based, Black-owned startup PeduL, recently launched its #StepUp20 Challenge. The challenge is a $10 million scholarship campaign focused on linking brands and companies to diverse talent and providing diverse students with easier access to job opportunities through paid internships.
