Black entrepreneurs have long grappled with disparities in securing venture capital funding, receiving less than 2% of overall dollars annually. Black women entrepreneurs face an even more staggering challenge, receiving less than 1%. Recent events,…
In 2013, when Bernard J. Tyson assumed leadership at Kaiser Permanente, the healthcare organization boasted a subscriber list of 9.1 million and a workforce of 174,000. However, by the end of his tenure in 2019,…
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Jr., the iconic NBA point guard often hailed as the greatest in his position, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by joining the exclusive ranks of billionaires globally. This accomplishment solidifies his status…
Rashida Jones, who has served as the president of MSNBC since 2021, has become a trailblazer in the media industry, marking a historic achievement as the first Black executive to lead a major television news…
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…
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. Over the years, she climbed the corporate ladder, holding several executive positions, including Business President, Vice President, Chief of Staff…
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…
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