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Mahisha Dellinger
News

From an idea on a napkin, Mahisha Dellinger has established a multi-million dollar haircare brand

Mahisha Dellinger, formerly a marketing manager at a renowned Fortune 500 Company, has made a remarkable transition to become the founder and CEO of CURLS, a highly successful haircare brand that was launched in 2022…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 8, 2024
Black-women-owned fragrance
Business

This Black History Month, add fragrances from these eight Black women-owned businesses to your collection

As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s essential to recognize and support Black-owned businesses across various industries. In the realm of fragrance, several Black-owned brands stand out, offering unique and captivating scents that cater to…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 7, 2024
Nneka Onuorah
News

Nigerian-American filmmaker Nneka Onuorah inks film and series deal with Amazon MGM

Nneka Onuorah, an Emmy-winning director renowned for her exceptional storytelling skills, has signed an exclusive agreement with Amazon Studios for a first-look series and film deal. On Tuesday, January 9, the studio officially announced this…

Tade Oyerinde and Shaquille O'Neal
News

Startup transforming community colleges receives $29 million in funding from Shaquille O’Neal

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal is venturing into a new arena by making a significant $29 million investment in Campus, a startup committed to transforming community college education. Campus, established by Tade Oyerinde, a 29-year-old…

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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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