Black entrepreneurship in the US has grown to levels that were previously unattainable in recent years. Many Black-owned and Black-led companies have reached billion-dollar valuations. These businesses represent both creativity and tenacity and operate in a variety of sectors. They include media, consumer products, technology, and finance. 1. World Wide Technology–David Steward (Founder) World Wide […]
Campbell University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program hosted an important panel discussion about Black hair as it relates to identity, history, and professional experience in healthcare. The event took place in the Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences. It brought together students and faculty to discuss how hair connects to personal identity, cultural heritage, and views […]
Tristan Walker is an American entrepreneur, investor, and brand builder. He is best known as the founder of Walker & Company Brands, which created Bevel, a grooming brand aimed at Black men and people of color who have often been overlooked by mainstream personal care companies. Born in Queens, New York, on July 5, 1984, […]
Thasunda Brown Duckett is the President and CEO of TIAA, one of the largest retirement and financial services companies in America. Her journey to building wealth didn’t start with a huge paycheck. It began with discipline, early investing, and a choice she made after graduating from the University of Houston in 1996 when her first […]
President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure paints a vivid picture of how wealth is being generated in America today. It shows that income comes from crypto, personal branding, licensing, legal settlements, and global real estate. The 2025 annual disclosure, which the U.S. Office of Government Ethics released on June 30, 2026, reveals that Trump’s financial […]
Chequan Lewis is the new Chief Executive Officer of Crunch Fitness, one of the fastest-growing gym brands in the world. His appointment began immediately after Crunch announced the leadership change in June 2026. Former CEO Jim Rowley moved to the role of Executive Chairman. The transition was revealed at Crunch’s 2026 Global Franchise Convention in […]
Professional networking has changed dramatically over the last two decades. There was a time when networking meant attending conferences, exchanging business cards, and hoping someone remembered your name months later. Then came professional networking platforms that digitized resumes, allowed users to connect with recruiters, and made it easier to build online professional identities. Those platforms […]


