Coco Gauff has officially become the highest-paid female athlete in the world. The 19-year-old tennis star earned $23 million from prize money and endorsements in 2023. This remarkable achievement follows a successful and lucrative year…
Blakk Smoke made $2 million in sales within 23 minutes during Black Friday on November 24, 2023. The hookah company was founded by artiste and entrepreneur Blakk Tatted (Cardell Bradley) in 2021. Under his management,…
Sati Smith, 53, was recently appointed CEO of Detroit’s oldest credit union, Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU) in a historic move that makes her the first Black woman to lead the credit union in its…
Widely recognized as the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company, 20th century luminary Reginald F. Lewis left an indelible mark as a lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO. Early Years and Entrepreneurial Spirit Reginald F.…
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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