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This is how Thomas J. Burrell founded Burrel Communications, one of the largest Black-owned ad firms

America’s Black people have been at the forefront of progressive change and sustainable transformations in America and beyond, making a significant impact in various spheres of society and serving as a strong foundation for the…

By Nii Ntreh June 27, 2024
Business

How these two entrepreneurs made history as the owners of 32 Bojangles franchises

The fast-food restaurant industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Its market size increased to $382 billion in 2022 from $322.05 billion the previous year. Quick, cheap, and satisfying, the fast-food…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 26, 2024
Business

How Calvin Butler Jr became the president of Exelon, America’s largest electricity parent firm

Despite making up 13% of the total population of employees in America in 202, Black people make up less than 6% of the country’s chief executives, according to the latest stats from the U.S. Bureau…

By Nii Ntreh June 25, 2024
Business

Starting out at 15, Ethan Holmes has built a thriving applesauce business

The older generation has a wealth of knowledge and recipes for success to pass down to the young. Ethan Holmes benefitted and learned from the presence of older loved ones in his life. At 15,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 24, 2024

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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. The  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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