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Aisha Cole is tapping into America’s billion dollar vegan revolution with healthy meals and steamy names

In the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans adopting a vegan lifestyle. Health concerns, increased awareness of animal welfare, the impact of animal agriculture on the environment and…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 29, 2024
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After exiting Shark Tank, CurlMix has grown to become one of the most successful Black-owned beauty brands

When Tim and Kim Lewis took their haircare company CurlMix to Shark Tank, it was undervalued. The startup had a valuation of $4 million and had generated $400,000 in sales over the previous nine months.…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 27, 2024
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Six things you should know about Henry G. Parks, Jr., founder of the first Black-owned company on NASDAQ

A trailblazer on all fronts, Henry G. Parks, Jr. is considered one of America’s most brilliant businessmen. He took on an unlikely project and transformed it one of the most profitable food manufacturers. Parks made…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 21, 2024
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After bouncing back from a first business failure, Randy Hazelton now owns more than 20 restaurants in prominent airports

Randy Hazelton, 43, is the owner and CEO of H&H Hospitality, a company that operates concession stands and restaurants in prominent airports across the United States. Through perseverance and drawing lessons from his past experiences,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 15, 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. The  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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