Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | afrotech.com | Josh Rodgers

    Twitch superstar Kai Cenat is switching things up and partially taking his talents offline. This time, he's not just live-streaming from a room filled with chaos and energy. He's on a college campus, building something bigger. The question on everyone's feed: What is Streamer University? According to Complex, Streamer University is a weekend-long program designed for content creators to level up their skills in real time.

  • 1 month ago | afrotech.com | Josh Rodgers

    There are clubs that no amount of charm or charisma can get you into. The kind where wealth isn't enough if it isn't old, where opportunity depends not on merit but on access, and where the real decisions are made behind velvet ropes and closed boardroom doors. For far too long, the world of professional sports ownership has been one of those clubs. This is where Jaia Thomas and Diverse Representation enter the chat.

  • 1 month ago | afrotech.com | Josh Rodgers

    After more than six decades of leadership, Warren Buffett made a surprise announcement at the close of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting on Saturday, May 3, 2025. According to CNBC, he revealed that Greg Abel will take over as CEO on Jan. 1, 2026. The board voted unanimously to approve the transition, with Buffett remaining as chairman.

  • 1 month ago | afrotech.com | Josh Rodgers

    About 7.4 million Americans who depend on social security benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will see two payments hit their accounts in May. It's not extra money, but it is a significant shift to understand. The Social Security Administration's (SSA) calendar is the reason for the double deposit, with June's payment arriving early because the first of the month falls on a Sunday.

  • 1 month ago | afrotech.com | Josh Rodgers

    The five-year pause is over. And for more than 5 million Americans, it's about to get real. Starting May 5, the Department of Education will resume student loan debt collection for borrowers in default. These are individuals who haven't made payments in at least 270 days. After years of pandemic-era relief dating back to 2020, the federal government is flipping the switch back on. This time, it's bringing wage garnishments, seized tax refunds, and a wave of financial pressure with it.