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December 24, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re revisiting the stories you—our audience—couldn’t stop reading, sharing, and coming back to throughout the year. From our third annual UrbanGeekz 50 list celebrating innovation leaders, to standout creator and culture profiles (Kai Cenat, MKBHD), to reporting on Black billionaires and standout tech startups (AI-powered Series) your clicks made one thing clear: you’re paying attention to where influence, opportunity, and impact are really being built.
The UrbanGeekz 50 List 2025
UrbanGeekz published its third annual UrbanGeekz 50: Gamechangers in Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship List—highlighting leaders building the products, platforms, and movements shaping today’s innovation economy. The story drew from our body of work and was informed by input from independent industry leaders.
The Online Streamer Redefining Content Creation
With over 43 million combined social media followers and ranked as the fourth-most-followed Twitch streamer, this story dives into the life of one of the most popular internet personalities, Kai Cenat. Read more about his background, what makes him so popular, and the records he has broken.
Meet America’s 2025 Black Billionaires
The United States continues to dominate the global wealth landscape, with eight of the 10 wealthiest billionaires based stateside. However, the Forbes 2024 list showed that of the nearly 3,000 billionaires worldwide, only 17 are Black. Here, we revealed their journeys to success, showcasing their inspirational stories.
Yale Students Raise $3.1M in 14 Days to Build an AI-Powered Social Network
Two Yale University juniors secured $3.1 million within 14 days to build Series, an AI-powered social network that makes meaningful introductions for mutual value. The start-up is the first networking platform to use an AI agent called AI Friends to reimagine social connections.
Black-owned Businesses Worth Billions in the U.S.
The United States is home to some of the largest and most influential brands, yet Black-owned U.S. businesses with at least one employee represent a fraction of these companies. In this story, we highlighted Black U.S.-based billion-dollar businesses that have consistently crossed the billion-dollar threshold in assets, revenue, and valuation.
Black-Owned Businesses Turn to GoFundMe to Stay Afloat
GoFundMe is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of financial recovery for Black-owned businesses nationwide. Entrepreneurs use the platform to connect directly with supporters who believe in their vision. Each campaign demonstrates how collective giving can transform survival into success. From Los Angeles restaurants to Baltimore delis, business owners are mobilizing compassion into action.
Middle Schooler Discovers Cancer-Fighting Compound in Goose Droppings
For this story, we reported how Camarria Williams, a Chicago middle schooler, has uncovered a cancer-fighting compound in goose poop. The droppings the 13-year-old collected contained a novel compound that scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago found toxic to human skin and ovarian cancer cells.
Ryan Coogler’s Groundbreaking Deal with Warner Bros. Signalled a New Era for Filmmakers
Ryan Coogler, the acclaimed director of Black Panther and Creed, made headlines once again, not just for his latest film, Sinners, but for the unprecedented deal he struck with Warner Bros. The agreement has been widely hailed as a potential game-changer in Hollywood. It challenges the long-standing norms around ownership, creative control, and revenue sharing.
Meet Marques Brownlee, the Tech Reviewer who’s Turned Passion into a Business Empire
Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, has cemented his status as one of YouTube’s most influential tech creators, amassing over 19.6 million subscribers and more than 4.3 billion views on his main channel alone. His empire extends beyond YouTube, with multiple channels covering everything from in-depth tech reviews to automotive content, podcasts, and behind-the-scenes insights.
Kevin Hart’s Coramino Fund Opens $10K Grant For Third Year To Close AI Divide
Kevin Hart’s Coramino Fund accepted applications for its $10,000 grant earlier this year. The three-year-old Coramino Fund is an investment arm from Kevin Hart and Juan Domingo Beckmann’s Gran Coramino Tequila. Grantees received a $10,000 grant, cutting-edge AI technological training, and hands-on learning to incorporate AI responsibly and effectively into their operations.
