With Black women receiving less than 0.5 percent of the total venture capital spent in the US, founders have to look for alternative startup funding. So why not give the most important people, the consumers…
In a full circle moment, Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate in the U.S. is set to fly to space. The former Air Force Captain completed the required training but was not selected for…
Financial challenges often hinder access to quality education for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These constraints are especially exacerbated for learners from developing countries who receive study opportunities abroad. While in Kenya, Enoch Kariuki was…
The business reality show Shark Tank has averaged millions of viewers for over 15 seasons. It is the biggest public platform that an entrepreneur could hope for with a 10-minute pitch on the show having…
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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