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Black-owned healthcare brand The Honey Pot Company enters $380 million acquisition deal

Beatrice Dixon’s The Honey Pot Company has entered into a $380 million partnership deal with Compass Diversified (CODI), one of the largest public investment companies in the United States. The acquisition is expected to close…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 19, 2024
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Kimberly Dowdell, the first Black woman to lead the American Institute of Architects has some big ideas

With urban areas across the world growing increasingly crowded and multicultural, it is imperative for experts to proactively strive for a sustainable future by enhancing surroundings with practical concepts and remedies. The newly elected President…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 18, 2024
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David Steward ended 2023 as the Black entrepreneur with the biggest gain of $4.51 billion

The second-richest African-American and the largest shareholder and co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), David Steward, ended 2023 on a remarkable note as the Black billionaire with the highest wealth gains in 2023. According to…

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Nigerian fintech Cleva Banking receives Silicon Valley cash to fix global US dollar challenge

Africa-focused fintech startup Cleva Banking led by Nigerian entrepreneur Tolu Alabi has successfully raised $1.5 million to help its work. The recent pre-seed funding round was led by San Francisco-headquartered 1984 Ventures, with the participation…

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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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