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Sandra Douglass Morgan. Photo credit: Matt Aguirre, Las Vegas Raiders.
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The remarkable rise of Sandra Douglass Morgan, the first and only Black female team president in the NFL

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.…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 12, 2023
Clifton R. Wharton. Photo credit: MSU
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How Clifton Wharton, who became the first Black Fortune 500 CEO in 1987 saved a company in crisis

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 8, 2023
Business

Meet Mark Dean, the computer scientist who pioneered color PC monitors and revolutionized scanner connectivity

Are you currently reading this article on your laptop or desktop computer? If so, take a moment to gaze at your computer screen because I have an interesting fact to share with you. Did you…

By Solomon Mensah September 5, 2023
Matthew Thornton, III
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How Matthew Thornton’s remarkable rise from package handler to EVP at FedEx inspired diversity in corporate America

In recent years, numerous global corporations have faced criticism for their inadequate commitment to diversity within their senior management ranks. However, FedEx Corporation stands out as a trailblazer in championing diversity. In 2017, the company…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 2, 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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