UnitedHealth Group, Atlanta’s HBCUs launching data science initiative
The Atlanta University Center Consortium has received an $8.25 million investment from UnitedHealth Group Inc. to strengthen the offerings of the colleges in the fields of data science.
SOURCE: Saporta Report
The rise of Southwest Atlanta’s food scene
A BeltLine-inspired restaurant boom has created an important new food destination—but its main mission is to serve the locals.
SOURCE: Atlanta Magazine
Goodbye, Silicon Valley, hello, Atlanta: Black entrepreneurs part of new migration to South
For a growing number of African-Americans in the tech world, Atlanta is beckoning.
SOURCE: USA Today
D.C.-Based Opportunity Zone Fund Focused On Development Around HBCUs
Investors are utilizing the opportunity zone program to help spark the transformation of HBCUs’ neighborhoods around the country.
SOURCE: Bisnow
Tristan Walker announces acquisition by Procter & Gamble, will remain as CEO and move company to Atlanta
Once a beacon for more minorities to join him in Silicon Valley, the former tech and media darling enters a deal that will help to secure his legacy—and P&G’s.
SOURCE: Fast Company