FundingJun 8, 2026
Vertex AI Labs raises $80M Series B led by global syndicate
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Black AI, on the record.
Research, funding, policy and breakthroughs from the global movement.
ResearchJun 6, 2026
Howard University publishes landmark paper on equitable LLM alignment
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GovernmentJun 4, 2026
African Union adopts continental AI strategy
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HBCUsJun 2, 2026
10 HBCUs receive $50M to expand AI degree programs
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StartupsMay 30, 2026
Sankofa Health partners with NHS for clinical AI pilots
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InnovationMay 28, 2026
Black AI Innovation Summit announces 2026 cohort
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EducationMay 25, 2026
Black AI Literacy Week reaches 1M learners
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GlobalMay 22, 2026
Caribbean AI Alliance launches in Bridgetown
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AI NewsMay 19, 2026
New benchmark exposes bias gaps in major frontier models
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