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Learn how this father-son duo was able to build a multimillion-dollar firm

Many entrepreneurs struggle with how to take their businesses to the next level. When stuck in a rut, they usually turn to strategies such as advertising, social media engagement, strategic acquisitions, and others. For John…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 22, 2024
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This Rutgers doctoral student defended her dissertation and had her baby on the same day

Rutgers doctoral student Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez celebrated the birth of her child and her doctoral dissertation presentation on the same day. She had planned everything with the university staff and faculty, but her water broke on…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 16, 2024
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How Amari Ruff overcame homelessness to build a multi-million dollar trucking company

Growing up, Amari Ruff did not necessarily envision himself as a tech founder. He was always on the move to a different city or country every few years from being in a military family. As…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 13, 2024
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How Dr. Kevin E. James turned around a struggling Morris Brown College into a successful institution

Since 1881, Morris Brown College has produced a Rhodes scholar, graduated future Pulitzer winners, civil rights leaders, and NFL stars, and was named the nation’s best black college football team thrice. The historically Black college…

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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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