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…
Kevin Cohee acquired a struggling financial institution in 1995 and managed to turn it around. Through aggressive expansion and extensive marketing campaign, he established OneUnited Bank. Today, Cohee is the owner, Chairman and CEO of…
Merrill Lynch alum Racquel Oden has been appointed as the chair of the board of trustees for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). She is the first woman to hold the position in the organization’s…
Don Peebles is the founder and CEO of The Peebles Corporation, one of the largest Black-owned development corporations in the United States. He leveraged his position as a real estate sales agent and appraiser at…
Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli is embarking on a new chapter in her mission to improve healthcare across Africa, having recently been appointed as the Diplomatic Ambassador for Mercy Ships. With her extensive experience in healthcare…
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…
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