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What does it mean to be Peggy Alford, Meta board director and PayPal’s former Executive VP?

Peggy Marie Alford is a highly accomplished executive who was most recently the Executive Vice President, Global Sales at PayPal. She oversaw the global sales and distribution of PayPal’s products and services and led the…

By Nii Ntreh July 11, 2024
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Desiree Ann Ralls-Morrison: How the McDonald’s EVP’s career exemplifies Black progression in corporate America

It is perhaps an indictment of a system where we can only greet anecdotes and isolated successes with glee. But on the brighter side, the progress of Black men and women in corporate America is…

By Nii Ntreh July 5, 2024
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Why you should read this memoir by Sheila Johnson, one of modern America’s most successful women

Sheila Johnson is the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and founder and owner of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, and remarkably, the third richest Black woman in the United States. The entertainment and hospitality magnate…

By Nii Ntreh July 3, 2024
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How MC Hammer overcame bankruptcy to become a top investor in Silicon Valley

Celebrities, athletes, musicians rappers, and actors lose their money so often that it is no longer shocking. But bouncing back from the ruin, more so in a completely different industry is rare. Stanley Kirk Burrell,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 30, 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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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…

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