The historic appointment of Sandra Douglass Morgan as President of the Las Vegas Raiders marked a pivotal moment in the NFL’s history, as she became the first and sole Black female President within the league.…
Dr. Rodney Taylor, honored as one of the 30 Black Stars of 2023, is widely recognized as a leading figure in the field of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine, both nationally and within his…
Clifton R. Wharton Jr. has worn many hats throughout his distinguished career, including economist, educator, and C-suite executive, among others. His life has been marked by a series of groundbreaking achievements, a legacy that began…
Growing up in his hometown of Kansas City, Dennis Williams, a 30 Black Star honoree for 2023, never envisioned himself as a corporate executive. In his community, Black professionals were typically teachers, postal workers, and…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
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