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Famous Amos was a great American success story, and a source of Black pride.
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The legacy of Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur behind Famous Amos cookie brand who had died at 88

Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 19, 2024
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This is how the family of the first Black Olympics medalist is honoring his legacy

The Paris Olympics have been an exhibition of Black excellence. From Coco Gauff making history as the youngest flag bearer for the US to Harvard student Lauren Scruggs becoming the first Black woman from the…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 12, 2024
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NASA’s Johnson Space Center honors first Black manager Dorothy Vaughan with new building

NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston has named a new building after its first Black manager, Dorothy Vaughan. Building 12 was named the “Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo” in honor…

By Preta Peace Namasaba July 31, 2024
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Olympic champ Allyson Felix receives $20 million grant from Melinda French Gates to support Black maternal health organizations

Track and field star Allyson Felix has received a $20 million grant from Melinda French Gates to support Black maternal health organizations. The donation is a part of a broader $1 billion commitment to support…

By Preta Peace Namasaba July 18, 2024

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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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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…

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