All posts by Oji Ben Ebuka

Richelieu Dennis
Business

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

Immigrants in the United States generally encounter a myriad of challenges, navigating a complex intersection of race, immigration status, and cultural identity. From systemic racism to socio-economic disparities, Black immigrants specifically face hurdles that compound…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 2, 2024
Legendary Walt Disney imagineer and inventor, Lanny Smoot
News

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

Disney research fellow and imagineer (image and illustration engineer) Lanny Smoot, renowned for his mind-blowing special effects, is set to be inducted into the esteemed National Inventors Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition marks a…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 1, 2024
Dr. Cameka Smith
News

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

In the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship in the USA, minority founders often confront a stark reality – a notable disparity in investment funding for their fledgling ventures. Despite the nation’s diverse fabric, studies consistently reveal…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 31, 2024
Legendary Filmmaker Shelton Jackson, widely known as Spike Lee.
News

How legendary filmmaker Spike Lee is investing in new opportunities for the next generation

American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Shelton Jackson, known as Spike Lee, is one of the most prominent figures in American filmmaking and has remained active in Hollywood since the 1980s. A remarkable feature…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 30, 2024

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News

Tyler Perry lends support to Cocoa Brown with $400,000 after her home was razed by fire

Farrah “Cocoa” Brown experienced a tragic fire that destroyed her home in Fayetteville, GA, where she resides with her young son, Phoenix. Known for her roles in “For Better or Worse” and various other productions,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 28, 2024
Senegalese American Dame Dia.
Thrive

Dame Dia rose from a dishwasher to become the owner of the restaurant chain where he worked

In 2015, Native Foods had its peak with 26 branches throughout the United States. Since then, the company has undergone substantial downsizing, operating only in three locations: Chicago, IL; Palm Springs, CA; and Glendale, CO.,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 26, 2024
Jade Kearney and Marguerite
News

Two mothers take on Black maternal mortality with She Matters, a platform for pre and postnatal care

Black women face a higher risk of maternal mortality compared to white women, as highlighted in a recent study. The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the United States is 69.9 per 100,000 live…

Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo
News

Nigerian-American Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo to complete first Black-owned sporting complex in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas

A Nigerian-American physician, businessman and sports enthusiast, Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo is adding to the sporting and commercial vibrancy of Corpus Christi, Texas by constructing the city’s first Black-owned sports complex. For years, Dr. Okonkwo harbored…

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