Rapper and businessman Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is being considered for his own commemorative day in New York City. A new bill presented to the New York City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International…
Silicon Valley’s tech giants have grappled with a longstanding issue of underrepresentation in executive roles, particularly in regard to African Americans, who occupy less than 1% of these influential positions. This glaring lack of diversity…
For Clarence Wooten, growing up in Baltimore presented very few pathways to what he currently does. From the malaises of underfunded public school education, Wooten now occupies the role of Entrepreneur in Residence at Alphabet’s…
Earl Lucas is the Chief Exterior Designer for Lincoln, the luxury vehicle division of the $158 billion automobile manufacturer Ford. Throughout his career, Lucas has helped acquire over 150 automotive design patents. In 1999, Lucas…
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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