Shanique Yates

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Shanique Yates

Shanique Liz Yates is an Atlanta-based journalist and content creator with a passion for storytelling across business, culture, entertainment, and news. Her work can be found across platforms like aspireTV, REVOLT, Madamenoire, and more!

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Meet Ebonie Ward, The Woman Running The Powerhouse Firm Behind Artists Like Gunna

Ebonie Ward speaks with AfroTech about leveraging relationships to build 11th & Co. and become the powerhouse behind Gunna, Flo Milli, etc.

Jul 23, 2026

How Keia Bounds' Career Journey Led Her To Drive Visibility For Black-Owned Brands On Netflix's 'Survival Of The Thickest'

Keia Bounds started her career as a fashion designer, and now, she's behind the most iconic looks in the Michelle Buteau-fronted Netflix series, Survival of the Thickest, across its three seasons.

Jul 21, 2026

Tyler Mitchell's High Line Debut Highlights The Business Of Building A Lasting Creative Career

Tyler Mitchell is taking the medium of photography to new heights with his High Line debut.

Jul 19, 2026

Smart Glasses Are Here, But Is Consent Being Left Behind? Examining The Ethics Of Wearable Tech

AfroTech leans on the expertise of legal professionals and creators to speak to the ethics and future of Meta glasses.

Jul 17, 2026

How Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Are Redefining Generational Wealth Through New Family Business

Through The Boseman Family LLC, Derrick and Kevin, the brothers of late Chadwick Boseman are redefining generational wealth.

Jul 15, 2026

Ice Cube's 'Are We There Yet' Franchise, Which Generated $156M Worldwide, Acquired By Paramount Skydance

With the recent news of Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Cube's Are We There Yet? franchise, it's worth noting that what the iconic rapper has created with Cube Vision places him in an entirely different lane from his counterparts.

Jun 26, 2026

How Xbox Showcased 'The Power Of Black Voices In Gaming' At AFROTECH™ Conference 2024

Director of the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program, James Lewis, chats about diversity in gaming during the AFROTECH™ Conference 2024.

Dec 13, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — Microsoft And Keith Lee Join Forces To Scale Black-Owned Restaurants With AI

Keith Lee extends partnership with Microsoft during the AFROTECH Conference 2024, to showcase the power of AI technology.

Dec 4, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — From Idea To Impact: How The Conference Sparked SPILL, The Platform Redefining Community And Culture

SPILL VP of Community and Partnerships Kenya Parham speaks with AFROTECH™ during this year's conference about new features.

Nov 27, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — Cliff Worley On AI’s Role In Shaping The Future Of Entrepreneurship

Kapor Capital's Cliff Worley shares AI tools with AFROTECH™ Conference 2024 attendees to grow their startups.

Nov 25, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — While T.I. Is Here For Innovation, He Also Believes Technology Could Never Replace Human Emotion And Here's Why

T.I. talks innovation and why he believes technology could never replace human emotion at AFROTECH™ Conference.

Nov 21, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — 'Consumers Know When It’s Phony,' CEO Of The Walton Isaacson Agency Aaron Walton Says While Discussing The Power Of Authenticity

Following his “The Art of Brand Collaborations” session during AFROTECH™ 2024, Aaron Walton explained the importance of authenticity.

Nov 20, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — Will.i.am Recalls His Mother Using Her Last $200 To Help Him Jumpstart His Music Career

Will.i.am hit the AFROTECH™ 2024 Conference to share where his ambitions come from, recalling a humble upbringing in South L.A.

Nov 20, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — Hannah Bronfman Went From DJ To Angel Investor Of Over 70 Companies, Now She Looks To Start Her Own Fund

During the 2024 AFROTECH Conference, Hanna Bronfman detailed her journey from DJ to angel investor, pouring millions into over 70 companies.

Nov 19, 2024

AFROTECH™ 2024 — Bun B Declares, 'I Was Not Given This Company Just to Cash Out,' As He Shares His Journey With Trill Burgers

Bun B explains his path toward success with Trill Burgers during AFROTECH™ 2024, and explains how he used his impact to get people to buy in.

Nov 16, 2024