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KSI’s beverage company Prime projected to hit over $1.2 billion in annual sales

British Nigerian internet personality and professional boxer KSI’s Prime is projected to hit over $1.2 billion in annual sales. The meteoric rise of the hydration and energy drink brand has been described as the fastest…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 12, 2023
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The Las Vegas Raiders make history as the first NFL team with an all-black leadership team

The Las Vegas Raiders have become the first team in the NFL to boast an all-black leadership team. The team has a Black president, Sandra Douglass Morgan; a Black coach, Antonio Pierce; and a Black…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 11, 2023
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High school senior Dana Bolden secures over $1.4 million in college scholarships

Dana Bolden, a high school senior at Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi has secured over $1.4 million in college scholarships. “Once school started, I just decided to go ahead and knock it out…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 10, 2023
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Dr. Africa Wallace becomes first Black woman to lead a cardiothoracic surgery society in the U.S.

Dr. Africa Wallace has been named the president of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS). She is the first Black woman to hold this position in the health professional body’s 60 year history and 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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