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6 inspirational quotes by former Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer to help you thrive in the workplace

Rosalind Brewer stands as a source of inspiration and a role model for those aspiring to climb the corporate ranks. As the first woman to ascend to the role of CEO at Walgreens Boots Alliance,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 13, 2023
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Top 5 skills that will thrive in the age of AI, according to tech executive Fumbi Chima

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid ascent into various aspects of our lives and work, there is a growing fear that it will replace human jobs and skills. However, Fumbi Chima, a global technology…

By Site Admin September 7, 2023
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7 powerful quotes from top Black Fortune 500 CEOs to help you navigate tough times in your career

In today’s ever-evolving workforce, if you are a Black professional, you may find yourself grappling with uncertainty about your career and future. These turbulent times have left many of us pondering the path ahead, questioning…

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Defying all odds, here is how Maggie Lena Walker became the first Black woman to charter a Bank in 1903

Born to a former slave and an Irish-American journalist for the New York Herald, Maggie Lena Walker was a pioneer, storyteller, and civil rights activist. She defied the limitations of her time to become an…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 6, 2023

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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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