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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…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 9, 2024
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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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How two African migrants are revolutionizing Africa’s cross-border payment systems from San Francisco

Ham Serunjogi and Majid Moujaled are from Uganda and Ghana respectively, and they are founders of Chipper Cash, a Silicon Valley unicorn fintech that allows Africans to receive money from outside the continent and to…

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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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