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Meredith Gourdine: How an Olympian and scientist transformed global firefighting and air travel

At the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, Meredith Gourdine was a few weeks shy of 23 when he won silver for the long jump. He was just an inch and half off the gold medalist’s…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 12, 2024
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Here are the eight Black CEOs who led Fortune 500 Companies in 2023

Despite a series of diversity programs and the commitments made by corporate America, the representation of African-American chief executives leading Fortune 500 companies remains disappointingly minimal. In 2022, there were merely six Black CEOs in…

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How Emma Grede came from the UK to the US to become a fashion titan

East London undoubtedly has produced prominent talents like Idris Elba, David Beckham, Kate Moss, and trailblazing fashion icon Emma Grede. However, the friendly business environment, sprawling luxury high-rises, and high net-worth businesses that have transformed…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 11, 2024
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Tiger Woods ends $500 million partnership with Nike, but do you know about these mega deals he signed?

After 27 years, Tiger Woods’s partnership with Nike has come to an end. It is reported that the billionaire earned $500 million during the course of the deal. Woods signed his first contract with the…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 10, 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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