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Why this human rights lawyer left her job to launch skincare business

Roshanne Dorsett is carving out a new path after spending years advocating for marginalized communities as a human rights lawyer. Dorsett, who left her emotionally taxing legal career to pursue her passion for skincare, is…

By Kweku Sampson October 23, 2024
Business

Floyd Mayweather enters Manhattan real estate with $402 million affordable housing deal

Floyd Mayweather, the legendary boxer known for his undefeated record in the ring, is making waves in Manhattan’s multifamily real estate market with a monumental investment. The retired athlete has secured a $402 million deal…

Innovation

Meet the self-taught Calligrapher Pelumi Rae, writing her success story at her company, The Letter Well

In an era dominated by digital communication, Pelumi Rae is reviving the art of handwritten correspondence with her bespoke stationery brand, The Letter Well. Founded in 2016, the London-based business has gained recognition for its…

News

Former Black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies warn of major setbacks if DEI programs end

Ken Frazier, the first Black CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, and Ken Chenault, the third Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company, have expressed concerns about the push to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

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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…

By Kweku Sampson December 9, 2024
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
Thrive

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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