All posts by Oji Ben Ebuka

Donald Thompson
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Here are eight ventures linked to leading corporate executive and former McDonald’s CEO Donald Thompson

During his tenure as president and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation from 2012 to 2015, Donald Thompson made a remarkable impact on the American business landscape. Thompson’s exceptional leadership and forward-thinking mindset propelled him to success…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 13, 2024
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African-Americans are reconnecting with Africa in a very special way, thanks to Ashley Company

There is a yearning that resonates deep within the hearts of many in African diaspora to trace back their heritage, to walk on African soil and to see the place that was home to the…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 12, 2024
Attorney Whitney Ali and Attorney Zulu Ali - Partners at Zulu Ali & Associates
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How California’s foremost Black-owned law firm Zulu Ali is changing America and the world from the courtroom

Zulu Ali & Associates is the preeminent Black-owned law firm in California. Drawing inspiration from esteemed civil rights lawyers such as Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and Avon Williams, Jr., who utilized the legal system…

Tracy Vontélle Green and Nancey Flowers-Harris, founders of Vontélle Eyewear
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Black-owned eyewear brand Vontélle partners with National Vision for special Black History Month collection

Vontélle Eyewear, a company founded by Tracy Vontélle Green and Nancey Flowers-Harris, has partnered with National Vision, Inc., the second largest optical retailer in the United States, to create a special collection of frames in…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 9, 2024

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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.
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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
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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
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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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