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Missy Elliott becomes first female rapper inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Missy Elliott has made history by becoming the first woman rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Grammy Award winner joins an illustrious club of hip-hop artists such as…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 9, 2023
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Gabe Amo makes history as first Ghanaian-American elected to Congress

Democrat Gabe Amo has won the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, making double history as the first person of color to represent the state in Congress and the first-ever Ghanaian-American elected to…

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Celebrating excellence and inspiring change: A recap of the BlackStars Summit & Awards

In the heart of the world’s financial capital, New York City, the BlackStars Summit & Awards commanded the spotlight on November 2-3, 2023, bringing together over 1000 industry leaders and emerging talents across various sectors…

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Lewis Hamilton launches first ever distilled non-alcoholic blue agave spirit

Lewis Hamilton has launched Almave, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic blue agave spirit. He curated the product alongside Iván Saldaña, an agave expert and co-founder and master distiller at Casa Lumbre. Hamilton is disrupting the…

By Preta Peace Namasaba October 29, 2023

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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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