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Five things you should know about Lisa Jackson, the woman leading environment and social initiatives at Apple

With a market capitalization of nearly $3 trillion, Apple is one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world. Its products ranging from the iPhone, MacBook, and iPad to AirPods and the multitude…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 14, 2024
Innovation

Meet the seven Black chefs worldwide whose fine dining have earned restaurants a Michelin Star

Ayo Edebiri‘s portrayal of Sydney Adamu, a talented young chef in the comedy-drama series The Bear has earned the actress critical acclaim. The show reflects the experiences of millions of people who have worked in…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 13, 2024
News

This is how Patrick Mahomes, the highest-paid Super Bowl LVIII player is investing his earnings

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs secured their second consecutive NFL championship in overtime during the weekend in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old secured his third Super Bowl, third Super Bowl MVP and led the…

Thrive

Ann Petry: The story of America’s first Black woman to sell more than one million copies as an author

Literature serves as a reflection of humanity and a means by which people understand each other. This is why the scarcity of Black women writers before 20th-century American literary archives is a troublesome reminder of…

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Top 10 in-demand remote jobs paying at least 100k salaries

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.…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 26, 2024
Martin Ijaha was inspired by Sou-Sou, a local Western African savings club tradition to found Neyber
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Inspired by his mother’s pool fund, this Black immigrant founded Neyber, the UK’s largest employee financial wellbeing platform

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 19, 2024
Famous Amos was a great American success story, and a source of Black pride.
News

The legacy of Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur behind Famous Amos cookie brand who had died at 88

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…

At the age of 21, Figgers became the youngest telecoms operator in the US. His Florida based Figgers Wireless is the only minority-owned telecommunications company in the United States.
Business

Abandoned as child, here is how Freddie Figgers defied odds to build the nation’s only minority-owned telecom company at 21

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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