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Meet Nia DaCosta, the youngest person to direct a Marvel film

Nia DaCosta is the director of the 2023 superhero film The Marvels, a sequel to Captain Marvel which generated over $1 billion globally. She became the youngest person to have directed a Marvel film at…

By Preta Peace Namasaba July 1, 2024
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Swin Cash becomes highest-ranking woman in an NBA front office

Former WNBA star and Naismith Hall of Famer Swin Cash has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. This promotion elevates her to one of the highest-ranking women…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 28, 2024
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Tiger Woods’ TMRW Sports valued at half a billion with latest investment round

After completing a Series A investment round, Tiger Woods’ TMRW Sports is on its way to becoming a unicorn. According to Bloomberg, the new funding round, co-led by Dynasty Equity, has brought the company’s valuation…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 27, 2024
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This 19-year-old real estate agent is already making six figures

From kindergarten and elementary school to high school and university, we are constantly being prepared for the future. Who you want to be, what you want to do, where you want to go and other…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 25, 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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