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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
Business

How to build a $9 billion firm and give back to the community – Tracy Maitland shows the way

Tracy Maitland’s indelible mark as founder, president, and chief investment officer of the Advent Capital Management is an incredible phenomenon. But his impact extends beyond the investment firm and has immensely touched public life. From…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 31, 2024
Black-Owned fitness Brand
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Six Black-owned brands making a mark in US fitness industry

Beyond crafting activewear that mirrors the latest fashion trends, Black-owned and/or led fitness brands redefine the workout wardrobe by embodying diversity and identity. Where fashion is a powerful form of self-expression, these brands stand out…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 29, 2024
Business

The story of William F Pickard: How to build a $500 million company after early failures

Having grown up in Michigan, a state built by America’s automotive ingenuity, it is only fair that William F. Pickard made his fortune in the industry. He went into that world because of his parents…

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Twice-homeless millionaire Dean Forbes tops UK Black Power list

Dean Forbes, once a homeless teenager in a rough South London estate, has been named the most influential Black Briton on the Powerlist 2025, a prestigious ranking celebrating the top Black role models in the…

By Kweku Sampson November 1, 2024
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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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