The odds of being struck by lightning over the next year are incredibly better than winning the jackpot. There’s about a one in 300 million chance of winning the Powerball or Mega Millions. But John…
A trailblazer on all fronts, Henry G. Parks, Jr. is considered one of America’s most brilliant businessmen. He took on an unlikely project and transformed it one of the most profitable food manufacturers. Parks made…
Without any experience in distilling, Fawn Weaver cofounded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2017. It has since become the best-selling Black-owned spirit brand in U.S. history and is among the fastest-growing American drinks companies. The…
Motherhood can be a wonderful and empowering experience for many women, but also overwhelming for some. Black women in the United States encounter alarming maternal health disparities. Research shows that Black women are three times…
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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