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Robert F. Smith
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America’s wealthiest Black man Robert F. Smith acquires a major stake in London-based tech firm

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…

By Oji Ben Ebuka November 9, 2023
Halle Berry
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Here are 6 high-yielding businesses owned by Halle Berry you probably didn’t know

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…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 21, 2023
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

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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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How George Foreman built a massive $300M business empire after retiring from boxing

Born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, George Foreman first made headlines as a dominant force in the world of boxing before venturing into the world of business. His rise to fame began with…

By Kweku Sampson October 23, 2024
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