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
Year: 2017
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
Tech Spotlight: Clayton Banks
What is your current role and where do you work? Co-Founder and CEO of Silicon Harlem. Silicon Harlem is focused on broadband infrastructure and digital literacy. We focus on building a strong pipeline of talent by collaborating with the education ecosystem and instantiating our various tech oriented curricula. There are still too many households falling… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Clayton Banks
Tech Spotlight: Divinity Matovu
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 a tech entrepreneur and MBA candidate the The Wharton School where I am studying finance and entrepreneurial management. I’m… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Divinity Matovu
My Stupid Mouth
I‘ve already begun this on a controversial note, because my title is based on a John Mayer song, and we all know he’s quite the headcase. Confession: I do still listen to his music. He knows how to talk about being an imperfect being in a manner that struck a cord when I was in… Continue reading My Stupid Mouth
Tech Spotlight: Bruce Lincoln
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 the Co-Founder of Silicon Harlem. How did you get into tech? I was the first Ford Fellow in Educational… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Bruce Lincoln
Recovering from Childhood Wounds
Many have tried drugs, money, sex, or even moving to remote areas in order to escape the painful memories of their childhood. Maybe some think “if I don’t come home for Thanksgiving then I will forget that my daddy abused me – physically, emotionally, or sexually. Maybe if I don’t go to the high school… Continue reading Recovering from Childhood Wounds
No shortcuts
The conversation dominating diversity and inclusion in tech is largely centered around the numbers—namely, how many women and underrepresented minorities comprise the workforces of top tech companies. But what lived experiences, worldviews, and perspectives are represented by the folks who comprise those numbers? If your parents were survivors of segregation and the Jim Crow South,… Continue reading No shortcuts
Content Recap: March 5th, 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. Enjoying The Slow Lane by Brandon Mckay Reflections on Black Image in Amos ‘n’ Andy by Joshua K. Wright, Ph.D The Irony of Pro-Life by Jamar Boyd II Feminism and Me by… Continue reading Content Recap: March 5th, 2017