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Haitian roots, global style: the story behind Ron & Ron’s iconic suits

Founded in 1999 by twin brothers Ronald and Rony Delice, Ron & Ron has redefined men’s fashion with its bold, made-to-measure suits. Rooted in Haitian heritage and a passion for craftsmanship, the label quickly gained…

By Kweku Sampson January 20, 2025
Innovation

This engineer has invented device to combat hearing loss

Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer and graduate of Tuskegee University, has taken a personal story of struggle and transformed it into an innovative, affordable product designed to address hearing loss. Lee, who is also the…

News

CreditRich secures $100 million series B round in milestone for Black women entrepreneurs

CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, has announced the launch of its $100 million Series B funding round, achieving a valuation of $1 billion. Co-founded by Angel Rich and Courtney Keen, CreditRich aims to revolutionize…

By Kweku Sampson December 31, 2024
Innovation

How Victor Ekpoke’s Trending Neurons is redefining financial market predictions with AI

In the high-stakes world of investing, where accurate predictions can make or break portfolios, Victor Ekpoke is charting new territory with Trending Neurons, a fintech company leveraging artificial intelligence to simplify trading. By combining AI…

By Kweku Sampson December 9, 2024

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How BlackStars honoree Franklin Reed is championing diversity and innovation in tech

Franklin Reed has dedicated more than two decades to reshaping the tech industry through a steadfast commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity. As the Executive Director of Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at TEKsystems, Reed…

Business

Deion Sanders joins BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages as co-owner and social change leader

Deion Sanders, the NFL Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, has taken on a new role as a part-owner of BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages. The Iowa-based Black-owned…

News

Houston high-school student Oluwaseyi Osarosa Adodo launches foundation to combat Obstetric Fistula in Nigeria

A conversation on the grim realities faced by child brides in some cultures turned into a life mission for 17-year-old Oluwaseyi Osarosa Adodo. Inspired to act after learning about young girls suffering from obstetric fistula—a…

By Kweku Sampson November 21, 2024
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Meet Emma Grede, the powerhouse fashion executive behind multi-billion dollar brands Good American and SKIMS

Emma Grede’s journey from her East London roots to the helm of billion-dollar brands represents a powerful shift in the fashion world toward inclusivity. As co-founder of Good American and a driving force behind SKIMS,…

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