“It was a rough neighborhood to grow up in, but I knew that it wouldn’t last forever,” Aisha Selden described growing up in the South Philadelphia projects. When she was 18, her family moved to…
FUBU Studios has formed a $450 million, 30-picture partnership with Pantheum Studios, a subsidiary of Euldora Financial. The three-year deal aims to highlight diverse voices and perspectives, push creative boundaries, and inspire audiences worldwide. It…
90-year-old Ed Dwight has finally made history as the oldest person to go to space. In what he described as “a life-changing experience,” the former Air Force captain reached the edge of space for about…
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced unprecedented federal funding and investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), totaling more than $16 billion. This marks a significant increase from an initial $7 billion allocation for these…
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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