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The U.S. House of Representatives is facing an important test of accountability as lawmakers consider possible penalties for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. A House Ethics Committee panel found she...
The Rockefeller Foundation has launched a new three-year, $100 million national commitment to help American workers and communities cope with the economic changes. These are changes brought about by...
When discussions focus on Black excellence in corporate America, Rosalind Brewer’s name stands out for her substance, resilience, and groundbreaking leadership. Known to many as...
Mississippi entrepreneur Ameka Coleman, founder of the beauty and wellness brand Strands of Faith, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year for...
In a significant move highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education and workforce development, Autodesk has committed $1.95 million to Howard University. This funding...
In a significant leadership move for corporate America, Dow has named Karen S. Carter as its next Chief Executive Officer. This makes her one of the very few Black women currently leading a Fortune...
Global icon Rihanna has added another significant achievement to her already remarkable career. She has become the first woman of color to receive the Edison Achievement Award, one of the highest...
In modern Black business leadership, influence is measured by who changes markets and improves systems. By that standard, Tristan Walker has created one of the most important leadership models of his...
In a critical political struggle with national consequences, Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, has not succeeded in his effort to redraw the state’s congressional map. This initiative aimed...