San Francisco and Austin are known as the cities that are home to tech companies in the country, but a new tech hub is coming to Jackson, Mississippi, thanks to a Black scientist. Dr. Nashlie Sephus joined Start Your Day with Sharon Reed and Mike Hill to discuss her new million-dollar venture. The Amazon Tech Evangelist purchased 12 acres of land near the campus of Jackson State University to create a new hub for the community. Sephus said she sees a different vision for Mississippi where Jackson has little Black ownership in the downtown district. The $25 million project will be used to maintain the culture of the city. It will feature coworking areas, housing, residential lofts, restaurants and venue space for residents.
For more information about the venture and Dr. Sephus, visit BNC online at https://bnc.tv/dr-nashlie-sephus-creating-25m-tech-hub-in-mississippi/
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