Samantha Dorisca

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Samantha Dorisca

Samantha Dorisca is a Houston-based journalist and photographer whose mission is to impact communities through the gift of storytelling using the written word or visual media. She completed her B.A at The University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing a M.A at The University of Memphis. Her work can be found on platforms such as Houstonia Magazine, Girls' Life Magazine, and Blacque Magazine. Samantha mainly reports on tech, trends, and entrepreneurship.

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Two Black-Owned Banks Plan To Merge To Create $1.27B Institution Expanding Access To Capital In Underserved Communities

Two Black-owned banks plan to merge to create a $1.27 billion institution, expanding access to capital in underserved communities.

Jul 28, 2026

This Historic Building In Phoenix That Was Once Listed In The Green Book Will Serve As A Hub To Fuel Growth For Black-Owned Businesses

A Phoenix building once listed in the Green Book has become a hub to champion various Black-owned businesses.

Jul 28, 2026

US Department Of Education Enacts Law Threatening Federal Funding For Universities With Low-Earning Graduates

The U.S. Department of Education released a new law penalizing colleges whose graduates don't earn more than high school diploma holders.

Jul 28, 2026

Why Fitness Creator Ashton Hall Passed On A Saratoga Water Brand Deal Despite It Being An Integral Part Of His Viral Videos

Fitness creator Ashton Hall's videos often feature a bottle of Saratoga Water, but when the opportunity came, he turned down a partnership.

Jul 28, 2026

IShowSpeed Reportedly Buys Warehouse For Nearly $11M To Build Content Creation Studio

IShowSpeed has purchased a warehouse near Miami's West Little River for an estimated $11 million to build a content creation studio.

Jul 27, 2026

LinkedIn Is Being Investigated In Texas For Alleged High Volume Of Ghost Jobs

LinkedIn is being investigated in Texas for high volume of ghosts jobs and not informing premium subscription members.

Jul 27, 2026

Howard University Responds After Hundreds Of Incoming Freshmen Are Unenrolled Ahead Of Semester Start

Howard University responds to concerns after unenrolling a group of incoming freshmen before the start of the semester.

Jul 27, 2026

Why Kevin Hart Says Don't 'Own 100% Of Nothing’ When It Comes To Business

Comedian Kevin Hart shares how he built his empire that spans entertainment, wellness, and venture capital.

Jul 27, 2026

Chris Paul Once Tried To Become Part Owner Of The Los Angeles FC But Here's What Got In The Way

Former NBA player Chris Paul said his Los Angeles Football Club ownership dreams were cut short by the league.

Jul 24, 2026

Meet John Adesoye, An Electronics Technician Who Has Now Become A Registered Nurse At 64 Years Old

Meet John Adesoye, a former electronics technician who went on to become a registered nurse at 64 years old.

Jul 24, 2026

Arizona State University Now Offers A Content Creation Major For Aspiring Influencers

Arizona State University now offers a bachelor's degree in content creation, teaching the next generation of influencers.

Jul 24, 2026

Stillman College Awarded $2.2M Grant From National Science Foundation To 'Increase Retention Of STEM Majors'

Stillman College, a Historically Black College and University, has been awarded a $2.2 million grant to increase its retention of STEM majors.

Jul 23, 2026

Jackie Aina Said She Almost Gave Away Nearly 40% Equity In FORVR Mood Before Its Launch

Jackie Aina said she almost gave away nearly 40% equity in her business if it wasn't for the advice of her husband.

Jul 23, 2026

Founder Lyn Siawe Has Launched A Marketplace And App For Tech Freelancers

Founder Lyn Siawe launched a marketplace and app to help freelance tech professionals monetize their skills.

Jul 23, 2026

OpenAI's AI Agent Acts Like Real Hacker During Cybersecurity Test

During cybersecurity test, OpenAI's AI agent reached Hugging Face's infrastructure acting like "a real hacker."

Jul 22, 2026