Calvin G. Butler Jr. is the President and CEO of Exelon, where he oversees a network of six local electric and natural gas companies. These entities form the nation’s largest utility company by customer count,…
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, a renowned record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer, has established himself as an exceptional figure in the music industry. His remarkable influence and success as a music entrepreneur in the 21st century…
Vista Equity Partners, led by Robert F. Smith, America’s wealthiest Black man, has achieved another significant milestone in its strategic growth. The prominent American technology firm has successfully acquired a majority stake in Gatekeeper, a…
Halle Berry is a prominent figure in the Hollywood scene, having made a name as a model turned actress. Her breakthrough in Hollywood came with the 1992 romantic comedy ‘Boomerang,’ which paved the way for…
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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