Yannise Jean

1 week ago | okayplayer.com | Yannise Jean

For five decades, hip-hop has redefined the soundscape of American music and created a billion-dollar industry in its wake. Hip-hop as we know it has evolved way past its humble beginnings in the Bronx, where all DJs needed was vinyl and a set of turntables. While hip-hop is undoubtedly part of the foundation of African American culture, Black Caribbeans played a formative role in the genre.

1 month ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

WNBA superstar Angel Reese and former NBA superstar Magic Johnson joined forces recently to create Wealth Playbook, a financial literacy program for high school students in Baltimore, MD. The program is a partnership between the Angel C. Reese Foundation, the Magic Johnson Foundation, and Pull Up Neighbor, an advertising firm focused on community outreach. Through the program, students will learn how to manage their money and build long-term wealth.

1 month ago | okayplayer.com | Yannise Jean

There was once a time when speaking on one's mental health, in particular the instability of it, was seen as taboo. Mental health conversations in regards to the rich and famous were prickly, almost downright nonexistent. But now, every budding musician on the precipice of stardom is ready and willing to speak on their mental health and wellness to connect with their audience both outside and within the realm of their music.

1 month ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

Google announced that it will now allow users under 13 years old to access its Gemini AI chatbot. Gemini is a direct competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT and has quickly been integrated into other Google services. Gemini will be available to kids whose parents use Family Link, which enables Google services for children only with the permission of the family. Young users will be able to communicate with the chatbot for text responses and create images generated by the system.

1 month ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

The theme of the 2025 Met Gala was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", particularly focused on Black dandyism. Guest Curator Monica L. Miller's book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity," served as the primary inspiration for the exhibit. Black dandyism began in 18th century Britain, but its cultural movement took root in the early 20th century, in which Black people embodied the European sensibility through clothing as a form of self-expression.