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Nas partners investors in $5 billion development plan for New York

Hip-hop icon Nas has partnered with Resorts World for its $5 billion expansion in Queens, New York. The plan is to transform Aqueduct Park into a full-fledged casino that mirrors the company’s properties in Las…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 11, 2024
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From a single Burger King, Valerie Daniels-Carter built an empire with over 100 restaurants

Valerie Daniels-Carter saw her chance at entrepreneurship when she heard that Burger King was looking to increase its number of Black-owned Burger King franchisees. She scrapped together her savings and sold her car and property…

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Accepted by nine law schools at just 16, Haley Taylor Schlitz has now been sworn to a state bar at 21

The Texas public school system didn’t think Haley Taylor Schlitz was smart. When her previously high grades began to decline in the fifth grade, her parents were keen to get to the root of the…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 10, 2024
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US agency that caters to Black and minority businesses ordered to prioritize white businesses too

An agency under the United States Department of Commerce has been ordered by a judge in Texas to diversify its mandate and to preclude racial profiling in its services to business owners. Judge Mark Pittman…

By Nii Ntreh March 8, 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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