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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…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 13, 2023
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…

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z
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Music mogul Jay-Z makes strategic entry into Africa’s Bitcoin space

Btrust, a non-profit funded by music billionaire Jay-Z and Block CEO Jack Dorsey, has acquired Qala, the leading organization that trains the next generation of African Bitcoin and lightning engineers. This significant investment represents one…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 11, 2023
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5 Black female healthcare executives you should know about

Research shows that Black women are disproportionately represented in healthcare professions, with over one in five Black women in the labor force employed within the healthcare sector. Among Black women in healthcare, the likelihood of…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 22, 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…

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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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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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