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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken chain set to open 70 locations across multiple cities in 2024

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is reportedly on a big move to expand his Big Chicken restaurant venture. O’Neal recently signed a deal with H&D Group Investments, a restaurant operator based in Michigan, to establish 20…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 9, 2024
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Earl Lucas: The man designing Lincoln’s most iconic cars

Earl Lucas is the Chief Exterior Designer for Lincoln, the luxury vehicle division of the $158 billion automobile manufacturer Ford. Throughout his career, Lucas has helped acquire over 150 automotive design patents. In 1999, Lucas…

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Jamaica’s richest man Michael Lee-Chin awarded over $43 million in a dispute with the Dominican Republic

Jamaican billionaire Michael Lee-Chin, has received the final award from the UNCITRAL Arbitral Tribunal pertaining to the Caricom-DR Free Trade Agreement. The tribunal recently reached a decision in the treaty dispute between the Dominican Republic and Lee-Chin…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 8, 2024
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How one man in Detroit has ended a food desert and is making everyone wealthier along the way

Although the US Department of Agriculture stopped using the term “food desert” about a decade ago, the phenomenon of communities and towns lacking access to healthy food repositories is still a worrying tend in the…

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Dr. Juliette aims to transform healthcare access in Africa as Mercy Ships diplomatic ambassador

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…

By Kweku Sampson November 16, 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…

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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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