Wealth

Wealth

The making of Shonda Rhimes: How the TV show queen built her wealth

Saying Shonda Rhimes has epitomized television excellence would still be an inadequate portrayal. Her involvement in the ideation and creation of nearly a dozen programs that have successfully aired for multiple seasons and garnered esteemed…

By Nii Ntreh July 2, 2024
Wealth

Meet the first female pilot in the history of Côte D’Ivoire

Aya Gertrude Konan has made aviation history by becoming the first Black female pilot for a commercial airline in Côte D’Ivoire. The former flight attendant currently serves as a First Officer at Air Côte D’Ivoire,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 24, 2024
Wealth

Why NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown is trying to resurrect Black Wall Street

Following the Boston Celtics 4-1 win over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown was named 2024 Finals MVP. The 27-year-old guard averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and  5.0 assists with quality…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 20, 2024
Wealth

Do you know Jay-Z bought the most expensive home in California history? – Check out other huge real estate moves in 2023

When the wealthiest people purchase homes, they are not simply looking to put a roof over their heads. They are looking for a not-so-humble abode that reflects the glamor of their achievements and to afford…

By Nii Ntreh June 17, 2024

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This Black family owns all the McDonald’s in Compton City

Over three decades ago, Patricia Williams began working with the McDonald’s franchise to build a legacy for her children. She never assumed that they would want to work for or even take over the business…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 14, 2024
Wealth

Economic empowerment: How Troy Smith is providing millions of dollars in alternative financing for Black wealth ambitions

Troy Smith, the founder and CEO of G1 Commercial Mortgage believes that economic empowerment is the saving grace for African-Americans. He posits that to take control of wealth, Black people need to control the economic…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 12, 2024
Wealth

‘I learned to make money while I slept’: Don Barden built a $500 million business starting with $500 in savings

Don Barden‘s rise to the top is a true grass-to-grace story. Beginning with a record label and newspaper, he developed the largest Black cable television operator. Barden was the first African-American to own a casino…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 17, 2024
Wealth

This Black owned real estate firm is closing the wealth gap through a billion dollar home ownership strategy

While the top 10% of residents in America own 76% of the nation’s wealth, the bottom 50% own just 1%. African-Americans and other minorities have less than seven times the average wealth of their white…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 13, 2024
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