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Rick Ross
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Here are 9 money-spinning businesses owned by Rick Ross you might want to know

From music to real estate, digital assets, and more, Rick Ross has deftly imprinted his name as one of the music moguls owning investments outside the music industry. William Leonard Roberts II, known popularly by…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 19, 2023
Oprah Winfrey attending Barack Obama Campaign Rally for Democratic Presidential Primary with Oprah Winfrey, The Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH, December 09, 2007: ShutterStock: 181470764
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From media icon to business mogul: A look at Oprah’s path to building a $2.8 billion fortune

Media icon Oprah Winfrey has ascended to the exclusive realm of dollar-billionaires, a status attained by only a select few worldwide. However, for someone like Winfrey, who emerged from humble beginnings in a society marred…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 13, 2023
Master P
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Here are 11 money-spinning ventures owned by music mogul Master P

Master P, born Percy Robert Miller Sr., is a prominent rapper, record producer, music executive, athlete, actor, and burgeoning entrepreneur. Born on April 29, 1967, the hip-hop icon has remained relevant and influential in the…

Marvin Ellison. Photo source: Lowe's
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How Marvin Ellison became “The King of Retail” and the only Black CEO to lead 2 Fortune 500 companies

Out of the approximately 1800 individuals who have held the position of CEO at Fortune 500 companies, only 19 have been of Black. Marvin Ellison stands out as a remarkable figure in this landscape, holding…

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CEO Avante Price and CPO Eli Taylor-Lemire. POSH
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Black-owned events platform POSH secures $22 million in Series A funding to empower event social creators

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 18, 2024
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Driven by their shared African roots, these 3 friends turned a fashion blog into a $30 million global brand

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.
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4 career tips from Allison Lawrence, president of Stanley Black & Decker eCommerce

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…

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Black-owned group buys Coliseum complex for $125 million

The African American Sports & Entertainment Group has bought the Oakland Athletics stake in the Oakland Coliseum for $125 million. TheĀ  Black-owned development group, previously landed a deal to buy the other 50% ownership interest…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 16, 2024
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