While many Black entrepreneurs have the fortitude to start a business, growing and staying in business is an uphill task. Bloomberg reports that eight out of ten Black-owned businesses fail within the first 18 months.…
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the principal organizing body of women’s professional tennis, has appointed Portia Archer as its new CEO. Archer has more than 20 years of experience driving growth and transformational success across…
Lillian Seenoi-Barr has become the first black female mayor of the Derry City and Strabane District Council in Northern Ireland. Once a refugee from Kenya, Seenoi-Barr’s election has been praised as a sign of improvements…
Rihanna is expanding her business with the launch of a new hair care product line called Fenty Hair. The line will be released on June 13 and will offer a “flexible line of products” designed…
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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