BW 2.0 Staff / http://www.blackweb20.com

How Social Media Is Breaking News Faster Than Journalists [INFOGRAPHIC]

How did you find out the legendary Dick Clark died yesterday? Most people found out via Twitter or some other social network. It seems that news is breaking faster on social media than it is in actual newsrooms. Check out this infographic to see how social media is replacing traditional news ... Read More...

Kiera A. Manison / http://www.blackweb20.com

La La Anthony Starts Her Own Online Community With Launch of New Site

It looks like La La Anthony is going to be doing a little blogging these days. She launched new website, IAmLaLa.com today that looks like it will be lifestyle blog as well as an online community. With only a few posts thus far, the site consists of a Beauty and Fashion section as well as ... Read More...

BW 2.0 Staff / http://www.blackweb20.com

VC Funding Fell 22% in Q1, Upswing Could Be On the Way

Venture capitalists plowed $5.9 billion into startups in the first quarter of 2012, a 22% drop from the previous quarter and the lowest level of VC funding since Q2 2010, according to a researcher tracking the market. However, that shortfall is not necessarily a worrying sign since Facebook’s ... Read More...

Terrance Gaines / http://brothatech.com

Guest Post: Is the Cloud Worth It?

Guest Post: Is the Cloud Worth It?
There has been much speculation on the value of cloud computing, and of course with the recent exodus of users from Dropbox due to their Terms and Conditions now featuring some interesting words about people's files no longer being completely theirs once uploaded to Dropbox's cloud network, it ... Read More...

Kiera A. Manison / http://www.blackweb20.com

Howard University Steps Into the World of Gaming and Interactive Content With Roast and Toast Event

Technology is a billion dollar industry and Howard University students are tapping into it by creating interactive games and events like Roast and Toast where students “roast” or critic various gaming programs. Howard held its first Roast and Toast event in February which was produced by . . . ... Read More...

BW 2.0 Staff / http://www.blackweb20.com

12Society Announces Former NFL Player Michael Strahan as a Co-Founder and Funding From Groupon

Last month, having sold the assets of their latest startup, JungleCents, to its early investor, Mark Cuban, co-founders Sameer Mehta and Nadir Hyder took off to found a new venture. They brought with them what they said was one of the most important lessons they’d learned while building ... Read More...

ybarber / http://blog.jpdesigntheory.com

FAQ or Fiction

FAQ or Fiction
Is it really necessary for a small company to have website? Can I really make SEO work for me? Can blogging really benefit my company? Is this all just a waste of time and is any of this profitable? In a very Dr. Phil-ish candidness, you bet your butt they do!  And here’s ... Read More...

BW 2.0 Staff / http://www.blackweb20.com

Hub Oakland to Host Oakland NewMe Community Kick-Off Mixer

NewMe communities are doing amazing things in cities across the country and the community is becoming bigger and better. Hub Oakland, a co-working space where people not only work but hold events and collaborate on innovative ideas is hosting the Oakland NewMe Community kick-off mixer Friday ... Read More...