The historic acquisition of the Denver Broncos for $4.65 billion marked a groundbreaking moment for Mellody Hobson, becoming the first Black female owner of an NFL team. As the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, a Black-owned…
Joseph Louis Searles III made history in 1970 as the first African American member and floor broker at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the world’s largest stock exchange by market capitalization. With a multifaceted…
The historic appointment of Sandra Douglass Morgan as President of the Las Vegas Raiders marked a pivotal moment in the NFL’s history, as she became the first and sole Black female President within the league.…
Clifton R. Wharton Jr. has worn many hats throughout his distinguished career, including economist, educator, and C-suite executive, among others. His life has been marked by a series of groundbreaking achievements, a legacy that began…
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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