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Rihanna expands business empire with Fenty Hair launch

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 5, 2024
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Black woman-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest officially surpasses $1 billion valuation

Fawn Weaver’s Uncle Nearest has made history as the fastest-growing American whiskey brand ever. According to Forbes, the business has an estimated valuation of $1.1 billion, placing Weaver on the publication’s list of richest self-made…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 4, 2024
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Negro Leagues statistics officially enter Major League Baseball records

Major League Baseball (MLB) has decided to incorporate the statistics of the Negro Leagues into its official record books. The statistics of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues ballplayers from 1920-1948 across seven different Negro Leagues…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 3, 2024
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From learning on a LeapFrog tablet, this 12-year-old girl is headed to college

At the age of two, Eā€™leese Shelton was already teaching herself on a LeapFrog tablet, an educational entertainment and electronics platform that provides educational content for children from infancy through grade school. She learned the…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 31, 2024

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Dr. Juliette aims to transform healthcare access in Africa as Mercy Ships diplomatic ambassador

Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli is embarking on a new chapter in her mission to improve healthcare across Africa, having recently been appointed as the Diplomatic Ambassador for Mercy Ships. With her extensive experience in healthcare…

By Kweku Sampson November 16, 2024
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[WATCH] 30 trailblazing Industry leaders honored at the BlackStars Experience Gala in New York City

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…

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2024 BlackStars Experience convenes over 2,000 professionals and industry leaders for three days of learning, connections and inspiration in NYC

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…

By Kweku Sampson November 12, 2024
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How these friends turned a casual conversation at a barbecue into a $2 billion dollar firm

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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 3, 2024
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