Despite having identical resumes, a study conducted in 2023 found that ethnic minorities received 57.4% fewer positive responses compared to applicants with English-sounding names. Another study revealed that applicants with distinctively black names applying to…
The entertainment industry is always evolving, and it’s hard to predict which film genres, music, or platforms will be popular in the future. Sherrese Clarke Soares’ HarbourView Equity Partners is actively investing in the future…
Historically, the sporting arena was among the first and most high-profile spaces to accept African-Americans on relative terms of equality. Sports has had a unique role within American culture, driving social and political change. Sporting…
After leaving high school at the age of 16, Raynell Steward, also known as Wuzzam Supa or Supa Cent, developed a strong work ethic. She persuaded her aunt to hire her at an aquarium and…
Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity Partners has acquired JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration software, from Cinven. The acquisition aligns with the firm’s goal of investing in artificial intelligence after raising…
To celebrate Slutty Vegan’s 6th anniversary, its founder and CEO, Pinky Cole Hayes has rewarded two of her longtime employees, Angel Barnwell and Miesha Hambrick with their own franchise. The two women have been crucial…
Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years. According to data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, the share of Black households owning a business has more than doubled,…
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.…
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