Samantha Dorisca

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Samantha Dorisca

Samantha Dorisca is a Houston-based journalist and photographer whose mission is to impact communities through the gift of storytelling using the written word or visual media. She completed her B.A at The University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing a M.A at The University of Memphis. Her work can be found on platforms such as Houstonia Magazine, Girls' Life Magazine, and Blacque Magazine. Samantha mainly reports on tech, trends, and entrepreneurship.

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Why Daymond John Rejected A $1.3B Credit Line From A Bank

Why Daymond John rejected a $1.3 billion line from a bank working with the top 1,000 companies in the world.

Oct 15, 2026

Uncle Nearest’s Mystery Buyer Reportedly Backs Out — Now What?

The mystery buyer for the whiskey brand Uncle Nearest has dropped out, and three new potential buyers have emerged.

Oct 15, 2026

Bryson Tiller Is Turning The 'Brutal Industry' Of Music Into A Video Game

Artist Bryson Tiller is releasing a video game through his company about how brutal the music industry can be in 2027.

Oct 15, 2026

Ja Rule Is In The Process Of Raising $5M-$7M For His Whiskey Brand To Expand Into New Markets

Ja Rule is in the midst of raising $5 million to $7 million for his whiskey brand to move into new markets in the next year.

Oct 14, 2026

Grambling State University Awarded $350K To Advance Biomedical Research And STEM Pathways

Grambling State University has been awarded a $350K NIH GROW contract to promote biomedical research and STEM pathways.

Oct 14, 2026

Michelle Obama Pledges Over $1M To Grassroots Organizations Uplifting Young Girls In Education And Leadership

Michelle Obama pledges over $1 million to grassroots organizations uplifting young girls in education and leadership all over the world.

Oct 14, 2026

Black-Led Co-Op Grocery Store In Detroit Facing Financial Challenges Receives Influx Of Support From Community

Detroit People’s Food Co-Op, a Black-led co-op grocery store, is facing financial challenges and is receiving support from the community.

Oct 13, 2026

Rapper GloRilla Launches Platform To Help Beauty Professionals Build Their Careers

GloRilla launched an on-demand beauty-tech platform with AI recommendations to connect people to nearby beauty professionals.

Oct 13, 2026

These Photographers Used The Google Pixel 11 To Shoot A Fashion Campaign — Here Are Their Thoughts

These photographers share their experience shooting with the Google Pixel 11 for Complex's ‘Culture In Focus’ campaign.

Oct 12, 2026

Sensori Scores $95K Victory At Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Good Soil Forum For Entrepreneurs And Founders Ready To Scale

Sensori has won $95,000 in awards at pitch competitions held during Bishop T.D. Jakes' Good Soil Forum in Dallas.

Oct 12, 2026

Federal Trade Commission Raises Payments From $2.5B Settlement For Amazon Prime Customers

The Federal Trade Commission has announced it has raised payments for the $2.5 billion 2025 Amazon settlement.

Oct 9, 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul Expands Tuition-Free Community College For New Yorkers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has expanded the free community college program for New Yorkers transitioning to high-growth fields.

Oct 9, 2026

How Actor Jay Ellis Makes His Money Work For Him With A Chain Of Pilates Studios And Other Moves

How actor Jay Ellis is making his money work for him with business ventures including a chain of pilates studios.

Oct 8, 2026

Issa Rae Is An Investor In 3 Professional Sports Leagues With Unrivaled Being The Latest

Issa Rae is an investor in three professional sports leagues, including 3-on-3 women's basketball league Unrivaled.

Oct 8, 2026

Senator Raphael Warnock Announces $97.1M In Federal Funding For HBCUs To Create Next Generation Of Scientists

Senator Raphael Warnock announces $97.1 million in federal funding to create the next generation of scientists at HBCUs.

Oct 8, 2026