The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I am currently the founder of The Local Listener, a platform that serves people curated content from around the world right… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Joshua Ogundu
Month: March 2017
Crossroads: Part Two
Continued from Crossroads: Part One. Though he could barely see above the dashboard, the sunlight drowned his already brown, round face. Too short to reach the visor above, he used his hand to shade his eyes from the penetrating rays. The heat, though, was inescapable. “Stop it.” Shane said, as the boy tried to turn… Continue reading Crossroads: Part Two
Content Recap: March 19th, 2017
Articles If you’re a writer and you’d like to get your best work in front of our audience, please submit your article here. Founder’s Therapy with James Oliver of WeMontage Black Heroism in Captain America: Civil War by Alonge Hawes Crossroads: Part One by Jourdan Christopher Tech Spotlights The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black… Continue reading Content Recap: March 19th, 2017
Crossroads: Part One
He only remembers any of the situation because of its strict deviation from patterns observed. He’s forgotten most of the details of how it made him feel. But it obviously impacted him, to where this memory runs in a loop in the depths of his mind’s archives, ever-on-guard for a situation necessitating it’s recollection. In… Continue reading Crossroads: Part One
Black Heroism in Captain America: Civil War
“Hiiipower: the three i’s represent heart, honor and respect. That’s how we carry ourselves in the world, period. Hiiipower, it basically is the simplest form of representing just being above all the madness, all the bullshit. No matter what the world is going through, you’re always going to keep your dignity and carry yourself with… Continue reading Black Heroism in Captain America: Civil War
Tech Spotlight: Patricia Smith
What is your current role and where do you work? I am the CEO of Safe2Meet, LLC and Online Media Interactive. Safe2Meet is my tech startup—I’ve built the world’s first peer-to-peer platform for verifying identity and performing background checks. We’re in beta now and just secured $1.5 million dollars in investment funds which will allow… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Patricia Smith
Tech Spotlight: Michael Felix
The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I work as a Digital Business Developer for SFG Digital, a growth consultancy headquartered in Downtown Orlando, FL. I work closely… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Michael Felix
Founder’s Therapy with James Oliver of WeMontage
James Oliver is the founder and CEO of WeMontage, the world’s only website that lets you bring your photos into a custom collage on removable wallpaper. He shares his incredible personal story and lessons from previous entrepreneurial launches, the importance of family support, and addresses ongoing thoughts and positions on mental health in the black… Continue reading Founder’s Therapy with James Oliver of WeMontage
The up front advantage
I’ve been publishing Abernathy for more than two years now, and in that time I’ve met a number of publishers looking to make a similar difference in the world. One of the challenges that I see new publishers grappling with is how adjustments are made, especially related to how publications make money. I can certainly… Continue reading The up front advantage
Content Recap: March 12th, 2017
Articles If you’re a writer and you’d like to get your best work in front of our audience, please submit your article here. My Stupid Mouth by Jourdan Christopher Recovering from Childhood Wounds by Sandra Charite Tech Spotlights The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders.… Continue reading Content Recap: March 12th, 2017