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Blakk Smoke made $2 million in 23 minutes on Black Friday – Five lessons from this remarkable feat

Blakk Smoke made $2 million in sales within 23 minutes during Black Friday on November 24, 2023. The hookah company was founded by artiste and entrepreneur Blakk Tatted (Cardell Bradley) in 2021. Under his management,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba December 19, 2023
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7 things to know about Reginald F. Lewis, the first African American to build a billion-dollar company

Widely recognized as the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company, 20th century luminary Reginald F. Lewis left an indelible mark as a lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO. Early Years and Entrepreneurial Spirit Reginald F.…

By Preta Peace Namasaba December 5, 2023
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Black-owned fintech startup Mozaic raises $20 million to revolutionize creator payments

Black-owned fintech Mozaic has successfully secured $20 million in a Series A funding round, propelling the startup’s total funding to an impressive $27 million. The financing round was led by Volition Capital, with participation from…

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Navigating disparities and building the ‘BlackPrint’ for Black women entrepreneurs

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,…

By Dorinda Walker December 1, 2023

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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
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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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