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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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