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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
Randy Hazelton
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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
Black-women-owned fragrance
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This Black History Month, add fragrances from these eight Black women-owned businesses to your collection

As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s essential to recognize and support Black-owned businesses across various industries. In the realm of fragrance, several Black-owned brands stand out, offering unique and captivating scents that cater to…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 7, 2024
Richelieu Dennis
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Liberian immigrant Richelieu Dennis built and sold a beauty business for $1.6bn but he isn’t done yet

Immigrants in the United States generally encounter a myriad of challenges, navigating a complex intersection of race, immigration status, and cultural identity. From systemic racism to socio-economic disparities, Black immigrants specifically face hurdles that compound…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 2, 2024

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How Dr. Kofi Smith, an aspiring NFL player became president and CEO of the world’s busiest airport

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – named after Maynard Jackson, the first Black mayor of Atlanta and of any major city in the South, is the busiest and most efficient airport in the world. It generates…

By Preta Peace Namasaba October 26, 2024
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Here’s why the country’s largest Black-owned construction firm turned down early investment offer from Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan’s extensive investment portfolio has seen him back numerous ventures, but one offer he made didn’t go as planned. In the early 1990s, C. David Moody Jr., founder of the largest Black-owned construction management…

By Kweku Sampson October 25, 2024
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Microsoft’s Pam Maynard named 2024 Black British Business Person of the Year

Pamela Maynard, Microsoft’s Chief AI Transformation Officer for Customer and Partner Solutions, has been named the 2024 Black British Business Person of the Year at the Black British Business Awards (BBBA). Now in its 11th…

By Kweku Sampson October 24, 2024
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How George Foreman built a massive $300M business empire after retiring from boxing

Born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, George Foreman first made headlines as a dominant force in the world of boxing before venturing into the world of business. His rise to fame began with…

By Kweku Sampson October 23, 2024
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