How Howard Akumiah’s Locker Room transformed live audio at $42 billion streaming giant Spotify

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The internet has become the new third space, with daily conversations and synergies being transferred online. This has created a…

Liberian immigrant Richelieu Dennis built and sold a beauty business for $1.6bn but he isn’t done yet

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Immigrants in the United States generally encounter a myriad of challenges, navigating a complex intersection of race, immigration status, and…

From a grassroots night gig, Ben Anderson has created the fastest growing live music company in the UK

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With the global music market being valued at more than $25 billion, the music industry seems as one of the…

From intern to C-suite: How Roc Nation’s co-presidents worked their way up the corporate ladder

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Shari Bryant and Omar Grant, the co-presidents Roc Nation have worked their way up from interning for Jay-Z and Beyoncé…

Black-owned Saalex Corporation acquires defense solutions firm for $75 million

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Saalex Corporation has acquired Spalding Consulting, a defense solutions firm for $75 million. Saalex, a federal services contractor that provides…

Lanny Smoot: Disney’s most famous ‘imagineer’ after Walt set to be inducted into inventors hall of fame

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Disney research fellow and imagineer (image and illustration engineer) Lanny Smoot, renowned for his mind-blowing special effects, is set to…

Dr. Cameka Smith and BOSS Network are changing Black women’s lives, one business at a time

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In the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship in the USA, minority founders often confront a stark reality – a notable disparity…

As venture capital for minorities is challenged in courts, here are four leading Black-owned firms righting wrongs

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The Black Lives Matter movement ignited dialogue around diversity and inclusivity, with numerous corporate entities pledging to invest and support…

Google acquires Black women-owned educational tool Edlyft AI Tutor

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Google has acquired Edlyft AI Tutor, an innovative artificial intelligence education platform founded by Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong. The…

How to build a $9 billion firm and give back to the community – Tracy Maitland shows the way

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Tracy Maitland's indelible mark as founder, president, and chief investment officer of the Advent Capital Management is an incredible phenomenon.…