Amie Fornah Sankoh, a student from Knoxville, Tennessee, who suffered hearing loss at the age of 3, recently made history as the first Black woman with hearing loss to obtain a doctorate in STEM in…
Erika H. James is the dean of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the first woman and person of color to lead the business school. She is an expert at understanding and applying…
As American political theatre churns out some of the most contrived understandings of racial equality, we often do not spare a thought for the fallout of these conversations on persons. When the Black Lives Matter…
Similar to the mythical Greek problem of tying down the notoriously mobile statues by Daedalus, the task of pinning down in time when and how Black Excellence entered popular usage is almost impossible. As a…
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…
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…
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…
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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