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The artist and entrepreneur, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has pledged $100 million to transform a prominent Times Square space into a top entertainment venue. The project is announced this week. It is...
In the boardrooms and offices of corporate America, a quiet shift is changing who leads, innovates, and accumulates wealth. Black women, recognized as some of the most educated, resilient, and...
BKR Capital, a venture firm investing in Black-led and diverse founders, announced the first close of $20 million for its $50 million Fund II, the Black Innovation Fund II. This milestone follows the...
Global tennis icon and business leader Serena Williams is increasing her influence beyond sports. She is channeling resources, credibility, and mentorship to support a new generation of entrepreneurs...
In an industry long shaped by heritage brands and Eurocentric standards, Rachel Scott is a key figure in contemporary fashion, signaling a major turning point. She roots her work in heritage...
Meghan Markle’s entry into a new phase of her entrepreneurial journey highlights both resilience and reinvention. Her lifestyle venture, As Ever, is now completely independent after ending its...
In a time filled with unclear algorithms and corporate control, a new group of founders is challenging the old rules of social platforms. Byio, a Detroit-based startup led by Black women, is at the...
A historic landmark in Arizona’s Black American community has begun a new phase of economic empowerment. The Dunbar Pavilion has officially opened a Business Empowerment Center aimed at helping...
In an era of social upheaval, few public servants embody continuity, courage, and mentorship quite like Rep. Bennie G. Thompson. Thopmson is a veteran Mississippi congressman whose life story and...