Black-owned brands – not only fashion and lifestyle, do not get the credit they deserve. According to a recent survey carried out by Brand Africa to identify the 100 most admired brands in Africa, only 13% were African-owned brands. The survey was based on data collected across 25 countries spanning the five economic regions of […]
Robert F. Smith, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, has reclaimed his title as America’s richest Black billionaire, surpassing David Steward, co-founder of World Wide Technology (WWT). Smith’s net worth now stands at over $11.4 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the second richest Black person globally, after Aliko Dangote. Net Worth […]
NBA superstar Stephen Curry has started a new chapter in his business and sports career after signing a significant 10-year global partnership with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning. This partnership ends one of the most watched sneaker free agencies in basketball history. The deal is more than just a footwear endorsement; it aims to turn Curry […]
A decision by delegates at the Minnesota Republican Party’s 2026 state convention has sparked renewed discussion about justice, accountability, and the lasting impact of the death of George Floyd six years ago. His death changed the national dialogue regarding policing and race in America. During the Minnesota GOP convention in Duluth on May 30, delegates […]
Bill Cosby has faced another significant legal defeat after a California judge refused his request for a new trial. This leaves in place a civil judgment requiring the former television star to pay nearly $60 million to his longtime accuser, Donna Motsinger. This ruling represents one of the largest financial penalties ever imposed on Cosby […]
Serena Williams is getting ready to return to a professional tennis court for the first time since the 2022 US Open. This marks one of the most-awaited comebacks in modern sports. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wildcard entry into the women’s doubles draw at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in […]
A Florida school principal has been placed on paid administrative leave after a rap lyric attributed to her appeared on the opening page of a school yearbook, sparking concern among parents and raising questions about approval processes inside the school. Katie O’Connell, principal of Trout Creek Academy in St. Johns County, was placed on leave […]


