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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…

By Sandra Babu-Boateng September 7, 2023
Portrait of Maggie Lena Walker. Photo Credit: U.S. National Park Service
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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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‘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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