Detroit entrepreneur and philanthropist William Pickard, founder and executive chairman of Global Automotive Alliance died at age 83. His extensive career spanned several industries, ranging from fast food and automotive to media and philanthropy. As…
Without Emmit McHenry, websites may have been complex to navigate, there would be no eCommerce and social media would not exist. McHenry unleashed the commercial potential of the internet by inventing a complex code that…
In a 2-1 ruling, the panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Miami has blocked the Fearless Fund from making grants to Black women-owned businesses. The court ordered the organization…
Small businesses booster Hello Alice has emerged victorious after it was named in a class action lawsuit for specifically targeting Black-owned businesses for grants. A Federal District Court in Ohio ruled that the litigant did…
Gotham Hall, nestled in the heart of Broadway, New York City, transformed into a hub of celebration and excellence as the BlackStars Experience Gala honored 30 trailblazing Black industry leaders. This annual event, held on…
The BlackStars Experience 2024, hosted by PanaGenius, brought together leaders, innovators, and community members for a transformative event in New York City, celebrating Black achievement, diversity, and leadership across sectors. From inspiring panels to networking…
With over $2.2 billion in assets under management, GenNx360 Capital Partners is one of the nation’s largest Black-owned private equity firms. The New York based firm focuses on acquiring middle-market business services and industrial companies…
EatOkra recently launched its inaugural Culinary Creatives Conference, transitioning from a digital platform to an in-person gathering aimed at empowering Black food entrepreneurs. The event took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in lower Manhattan, showcasing…
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