Founded in 1883 by Charles H. James, C.H. James & Co. is one of the oldest African-American owned businesses in the United States. However, James’ great grandson took over the family business over a century…
With over $15 billion of assets under its management, Ariel Investments has prominent market presence. The company, where John W. Rogers Jr. is the founder, chairman and co-CEO, is arguably one of the most successful…
Rebecca Enonchong emigrated to the United States with her parents as a very young teenager. As with most immigrant stories, Enonchong’s family was bent on contributing to America and realizing their own dreams through its…
Husband and wife Henry and Andrea Jackson founded Millennium Steel Service in 2001. It is a tier-one supplier specializing in processing, warehousing and storage of various types of steel. The company has expanded over the…
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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