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Metro Atlanta Chamber is helping hire the next generation of tech-savvy poll workers

03 Aug 2020 3 min read Community

When Atlanta’s June 9th Primary Day election made national news for hours-long lines, understaffed precincts and broken voting machines, local policy makers knew they had to find a way to change the

Switchyards Announces Free 1-Year Membership For 100 Black-Led Nonprofits

08 Jul 2020 2 min read Community

From media to corporate outreach, there are plenty of statements being put out there today — some sincere and some seemingly more about posturing than progress — in support of Black entrepreneurship and innovation. But

Barry Givens & Justin Dawkins of Collab Capital Share Details On Their $50 Million Investment Fund For Black Tech Founders

19 Jun 2020 1 min read Community

Along with their partner Jewel Burks Solomon, Barry Givens and Justin Dawkins are the cofounders of Atlanta-based Collab Capital. Described as "a new institution for Black entrepreneurs," Collab Capital is both

A Statement from Hypepotamus Editor-in-Chief Mike Jordan on Silence

08 Jun 2020 5 min read Community

You may have noticed that Hypepotamus has posted less frequently in recent weeks, and may be wondering where we’ve been, and why. I’ll begin by saying our pause has nothing to

Coronavirus Startup Survival Stories: Ashlee Ammons of Mixtroz

08 May 2020 3 min read Community

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is impacting businesses across the globe, including Southern startups. We want to know how you're being affected, as a startup founder, employee, investor or general member of