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Why NBA legend Dave Bing worked during the offseason to build a multi-million business empire

Most people know Dave Bing as the NBA Hall of Famer turned mayor of Detroit. What many do not know is that he is an astute businessman who leveraged the skills he learned from playing…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 4, 2024
Business

How Antoine Grant went from an employee to owning a $30 million revenue furniture company in under a year

Choosing between the stability that a corporate career offers and the creative control and sense of fulfillment that comes with entrepreneurship can be difficult. So why not take both paths? Antoine Grant decided to have…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 3, 2024
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How Gerald Johnson, the first African-American manufacturing lead at General Motors, is changing the game

Gerald Johnson is the executive vice president of Global Manufacturing at General Motors and the first African-American to lead manufacturing at the company. He is driving labor development at the $77 billion revenue multinational conglomerate.…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 28, 2024
Business

This is how Isaac Barnes, a college dropout, won $13.4 billion in government contracts

Isaac Barnes’ journey to success has been far from straight. He had to experience personal tragedy, face his fears, and fail at business before coming into his own. In 2022, Barnes made history by winning…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 27, 2024

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CEO Avante Price and CPO Eli Taylor-Lemire. POSH
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Black-owned events platform POSH secures $22 million in Series A funding to empower event social creators

Black-owned events company POSH has secured $22 million in Series A funding to further its goal of connecting people through shared event experiences. Founded by Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Lemire, the platform has garnered over…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 18, 2024
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Driven by their shared African roots, these 3 friends turned a fashion blog into a $30 million global brand

When Jefferson Osei, Abderrahmane Trabsini, and Hussein Suleiman founded Daily Paper in 2008, their goal was to share their unique take on streetwear. What began as a blog highlighting the fashion, music, style, and African…

Nearly two decades ago, Lawrence began her career in sales at Stanley Black & Decker.
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4 career tips from Allison Lawrence, president of Stanley Black & Decker eCommerce

Nearly two decades ago, Lawrence began her career in sales at Stanley Black & Decker. Over the years, she climbed the corporate ladder, holding several executive positions, including Business President, Vice President, Chief of Staff…

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Black-owned group buys Coliseum complex for $125 million

The African American Sports & Entertainment Group has bought the Oakland Athletics stake in the Oakland Coliseum for $125 million. TheĀ  Black-owned development group, previously landed a deal to buy the other 50% ownership interest…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 16, 2024
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