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6 Black women pioneering innovative developments in global finance
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Here are six Black women leading developments in global finance

Despite global social and economic challenges and some age-long unfavorable traditional practices in societies that hamper the existence and development of Black women, many Black women have managed to break out of the limiting yolks…

By Oji Ben Ebuka March 25, 2024
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Super Bowl winner Ryan Mundy is investing in response to mental health challenges in Black communities

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in five persons in the United States experiences a discernible mental illness. In the general population, mental illness remains undertreated with even lower utilization of mental…

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Denise Woodard sold her engagement ring to start a business; her products are now sold in over 14,000 stores

Denise Woodard went all in when she started allergy-friendly food brand Partake Foods.  She used up her savings, maxed out her credit cards, emptied her 401k and quit her job. She even sold her engagement…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 23, 2024
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When his business partner died, Daniel Halpern was expected to close shop but he’s now seeing $170 million in revenue

People expected Jackmont Hospitality to fold when Maynard Jackson passed away in 2003. Elected mayor of Atlanta at just 35, Jackson was the first Black mayor in any major city in the South. He was…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 22, 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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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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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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