Out of the approximately 1800 individuals who have held the position of CEO at Fortune 500 companies, only 19 have been of Black. Marvin Ellison stands out as a remarkable figure in this landscape, holding…
Jen Nwankwo is the founder and CEO of 1910 Genetics, a biotech company that is accelerating the timeline of drug development. According to the National Institutes of Health, drug development costs 12-15 years in time…
Najoh Tita-Reid has been appointed by Mars, Incorporated as the Chief Brand and Experience Officer (CBExO) for its pet care segment. From 20th November, she will be at the forefront of Petcare’s growth plan. Tita-Reid…
Carletta Higginson has joined Warner Music Group (WMG) as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer. Effective 16th October, she will be responsible for the company’s digital partnerships and commercial innovation. Higginson will report directly to…
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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