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This Cameroonian immigrant is taking giant strides in the US fashion market and success is inevitable

In the field of fashion, Daniel Mofor, a Cameroonian immigrant to the United States, defied the odds and prepared a seat for himself. Unlike many successful business moguls, Mofor was not privileged enough to have…

By Nii Ntreh April 22, 2024
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Awarded a $947 million contract, Aisha Bowe is now set to become the first Black woman aboard a commercial space flight

If Aisha Bowe had taken her high school guidance counselor’s advice, she would have been a cosmetologist. It is not that the world cannot do with another cosmetologist but Bowe instead decided to follow her…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 17, 2024
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Jamaican-born Heather Rabbatts went from being called a “half-caste” to shaping corporate Britain

Heather Rabbatts has been exceptionally successful in breaking glass ceilings in the UK’s public and private sectors. She has been a pioneer for women and racial minorities across a breadth of industries, including local government,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 16, 2024
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With over 150,000 members worldwide, the BYP Network is connecting Black young professionals with each other and corporations

A Great Britain athlete and top student, Kike Oniwinde Agoro was afforded many opportunities during the start of her career. She had access to preeminent internships, and scholarships and was awarded for her accomplishments. However,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 28, 2024

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‘These elections were all emotions, no facts,’ says NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson at the BlackStars Summit

At the recently concluded BlackStars Experience Summit, Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP, addressed the deeper implications of the U.S. elections, emphasizing cultural insecurities and economic divides shaping today’s voter behavior. Johnson, who served as…

By Kweku Sampson November 12, 2024
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5 must-attend sessions at the BlackStars Summit

The BlackStars Summit, a premier event dedicated to elvating Black excellence and innovation, promises a fantastic lineup of transformative sessions led by global leaders, trailblazers, and advocates. Attendees can look forward to five standout sessions…

By Kweku Sampson November 5, 2024
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5 ways to network at the BlackStars Experience this week

The BlackStars Experience in New York City is more than just a conference—it’s a vibrant celebration of Black excellence, innovation, and community. This three-day gathering brings together professionals, industry leaders, and changemakers eager to share…

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Meet the women behind one of the fastest growing sisterhood organizations in the UK

Courtney Daniella Boateng and Renee Kapuku are on a mission to help women win. Their vision is bold: to inspire and uplift one million women worldwide through a community they co-founded called The Modern Sisterhood…

By Kweku Sampson October 25, 2024
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