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David Harris, first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline, passes on at 89

David E. Harris, the first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline and the first Black man to achieve the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, has…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 18, 2024
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From working out of his bedroom, Charles David Moody has built a construction firm that has completed nearly $3 billion in work

In debt and struggling to make ends meet, Charles David Moody did not have anything to lose when he set out to establish his own construction company in 1988. He took out a loan with…

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United by tragedy, these long lost sisters have built the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States

Growing up 7,000 miles apart, sisters AndrĂ©a and Robin McBride had no idea the other one existed for the first half of their lives. They were united by tragedy and discovered their mutual love for…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 16, 2024
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African-Americans love to invest in Ghana but there are challenges and opportunities we should talk about

The sojourn from the end of the last decade of thousands of African-Americans to resettle in Africa has re-ignited the conversation about what should be the scope and depth of the relationship between the descendants…

By Nii Ntreh March 15, 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…

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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