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This is how a dad-daughter business serves 5,500 McDonald’s restaurants

It is unlikely that McDonald’s 69 million daily customers give a thought to where the products in their cheeseburgers and french fries have been sourced. A multitude of companies work behind the scenes to ensure…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 24, 2024
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Cynthia Bowman named new Apple head of diversity

Apple has appointed banking expert Cynthia Bowman as the company’s new Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity. She will take over for Barbara Whye, who took the job in early 2021 and plans to retire…

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Black women-led RICE now the largest entrepreneurial hub in the United States

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is a business generator specifically dedicated to the empowerment of Black business owners. It serves as an economic mobility engine for the community, driving entrepreneurs and small business…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 23, 2024
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This young man accepted into 122 colleges with $5.3m in scholarships wants to be a pop star

When Helms Ategeka told his father he planned on pursuing a music degree after graduating from high school, his father was not keen on the idea. He hoped his son would choose a career with…

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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…

By Kweku Sampson November 16, 2024
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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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EatOkra hosts first-ever Culinary Creatives Conference for Black food entrepreneurs

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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