Foundry, a Black-founded and led cloud computing service provider focused on AI workloads, has emerged out of stealth. According to Fortune, the company has raised $80 million in total seed and Series A funding and…
The Great Depression caused economic turmoil marked by high unemployment levels and extensive decline in business. Amidst the crisis was a young Herman Jerome “H.J.” Russell who wanted to help out his family. Jobs were…
Funding for climate change projects has seen a recent uptake. Notably, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dedicated part of its $500 billion in funding to boost clean energy. The President’s Budget has also invested nearly…
Although technology is everywhere today, it took a while for the billions of dollars of hair products marketed to Black Americans to be impacted by distribution tech. For instance, only five percent of hair salons…
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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