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From a grassroots night gig, Ben Anderson has created the fastest growing live music company in the UK

With the global music market being valued at more than $25 billion, the music industry seems as one of the most lucrative opportunities that a professional could . However, the live music and concerts sector…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 2, 2024
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From intern to C-suite: How Roc Nation’s co-presidents worked their way up the corporate ladder

Shari Bryant and Omar Grant, the co-presidents Roc Nation have worked their way up from interning for Jay-Z and Beyoncé to leading the multimillion-dollar entertainment company. The executive duo personifies the qualities that are needed…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 1, 2024
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Black-owned Saalex Corporation acquires defense solutions firm for $75 million

Saalex Corporation has acquired Spalding Consulting, a defense solutions firm for $75 million. Saalex, a federal services contractor that provides engineering and information technology services, is a client of the US Department of Defense, municipalities,…

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As venture capital for minorities is challenged in courts, here are four leading Black-owned firms righting wrongs

The Black Lives Matter movement ignited dialogue around diversity and inclusivity, with numerous corporate entities pledging to invest and support Black-owned startups. This conversation also propelled the founding of Black-led venture capital funds to address…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 31, 2024

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Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity Partners acquires JAGGAER after raising $20 billion to invest in AI

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 2, 2024
Business

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole gifts two longtime employees their own restaurant

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 26, 2024
News

These 4 Black owned businesses generate over $1 billion in annual revenue each

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,…

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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.…

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