• TechCrunch, Friday, August 5, 2011 1:01 PM

In the context of a culturally-insular tech world, TechCrunch takes a look at NewMe, which it claims is the first start-up accelerator targeting black founders. The founders certainly have their work cutout for them as African-Americans make up a mere 1.5% of tech professions, according to TechCrunch's Alexia Tsotsis. As Central.ly co-founder Chris Bennett told her, "There aren't minorities in tech, there just aren't," adding, "One of the problems in the black tech community is that there isn't yet a community."

Co-founded by Angela Benton and Wayne Sutton, NewMe "attempts to remedy [the cultural divide] by giving Silicon Valley exposure to African American-led startups." What's more, "NewMe provides its charges with access to housing, resources and mentorship from top Silicon Valley companies." (Google is a sponsor and the start-ups have been working out of Tagged's offices.) Instead of investment, the incubator aims to provide value by fostering a "supportive community."

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