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Hank Williams: Tech is hard for even the most talented African Americans

“Market makers,” wrote American entrepreneur and technologist Hank Williams shortly before he died, “are the folks that help new young companies and entrepreneurs by providing insight, mentoring, capital and relationships. “This part of the tech world is driven by all...

San Francisco voters reject proposition to restrict Airbnb rentals

by Boothism | Journalism

Published on The Guardian Airbnb has claimed “a victory for the middle class” in San Francisco after voters rejected proposals to restrict short-term vacation rentals.The campaign over Proposition F, or the “Airbnb initiative”, represented a characteristic split...

Protesters occupy Airbnb HQ ahead of housing affordability vote

by Boothism | Journalism

Originally published in The Guardian Airbnb’s San Francisco headquarters has been occupied by protesters as the debate over affordability of the city’s housing reached fever pitch ahead of a crucial local vote on 3 November.Protesters were campaigning in support of...

Reflecting the Shared Experiences of Her Community: An Interview with Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun

by Boothism | Interviews, Journalism

Originally published on All Digitocracy In a little more than a year, Blavity-the news and entertainment site focused on Black Millenials, has become one of the most innovative voices in online media.Created by Morgan DeBaun and her long time friend Jeff Nelson, the...

Mapping the Musical Genome w/ Pandoras Tim Westergren

by Boothism | Journalism

The internet is a like a musical easter egg hunt for the dedicated audiophile. Between podcasts, digital downloads, music blogs and the nearly infinite amount of music services, its possible to find just about anything online if youre the persistent type. But if...

Remembering Journalist Chauncey Bailey

by Boothism | Arts & Culture, Essays & Commentary, Journalism, Journalism, Media, Writing

This is Bailey… Remembering Chauncey Bailey, newspaper editor, mentor and friend. By Kwan Booth (August 3, 2007-Novometro.com) Deadline nights in the newspaper business are sacred. Nothing compares to that last minute rush of writing, editing and designing, trying to...

Hank Williams: Tech is hard for even the most talented African Americans

San Francisco voters reject proposition to restrict Airbnb rentals

Protesters occupy Airbnb HQ ahead of housing affordability vote

Reflecting the Shared Experiences of Her Community: An Interview with Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun

Mapping the Musical Genome w/ Pandoras Tim Westergren

Remembering Journalist Chauncey Bailey

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