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How residents in a New Jersey community rallied to save a Black woman’s bookshop from closure in Black History Month

The bond among African-Americans remains a resilient force, fortifying unity amidst the pervasive systemic racial biases entrenched in the United States. This bond has been pivotal to Black people’s perseverance and advancement throughout history. Despite…

By Nii Ntreh March 20, 2024
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This nurse shared haircare routine on YouTube and turned it into a $100 million business

When a hair coloring experience went wrong, Courtney Adeleye tried to find the best way to fix it. She was a registered nurse at the time and sought a more natural solution. After researching ingredients…

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson raised over $1 billion in donations for philanthropic causes – Here are four things you should know about her

From academia and government to business and science, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson’s outstanding reputation precedes her. She has been paving the way for scientists, women and African Americans since she decided to dedicate her life…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 15, 2024
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Cheryl Contee founded a billion dollar firm when most Black women don’t prevail – These five tips from her journey are what you need

Cheryl Contee says she has ‘the sickness of being a serial entrepreneur’, and it becomes quite clear when you look at the businesses that she has founded. Contee co-founded Attentive.ly, a tech startup specializing in…

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HBCU graduate’s third book, ‘how to graduate from college debt-free’, wins prestigious literary excellence award

Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, a native of Florida and graduate of an HBCU, was recently awarded the 2024 Pencraft Book Award for Literary Excellence for his book, Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free.…

By Kweku Sampson November 19, 2024
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Zimbabwean immigrant who arrived in America with $100, now an award-winning mental health expert impacting over 30,000 lives

Honour Sithole arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe in 2000 with just $100 in his pocket, a modest start for the man who would become one of America’s leading mental health advocates. Today, Sithole…

By Kweku Sampson November 17, 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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