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On the weekend Candyman opened at No. 1 in the United States, Nia DaCosta became the first Black...
Business
Markets. Companies. Capital.
In January 2020, AECOM sold its Management Services business to affiliates of American Securities and Lindsay Goldberg. The announced price was $2.405 billion, subject to customary adjustments for...
When Dennis Hite left Pasco Specialty & Manufacturing in 1995, the family-owned plumbing supply company in Lynwood, California, had to buy back his shares. Its buy-sell agreement allowed payments...
When Dennis Hite left Pasco Specialty & Manufacturing in 1995, his siblings had to buy his stake in the family plumbing supply company. Their agreement gave them as long as 15 years to pay. They...
In 2018, Grove founder Chris Hutchins wrote about work that had no clear home in his growing company. Recruiting and onboarding needed attention. So did projects that crossed departments. Those tasks...
In 1864, Sojourner Truth sold photographs of herself to help fund her work. The Library of Congress records a copyright registration for an engraving of her portrait, beneath the words “I sell the...
A supplier asks for half the fee upfront. The contract also says the rest is due before inspection. If the order arrives late or incomplete, the customer has already paid most of the bill. That is the...
Sport
Matthew Golden caught five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown against Atlanta. Green Bay lost 35–14. Jordan Love threw 53 times; the Packers gained 17 yards on the ground. The score pushed Green Bay...
At 29, Dave Stewart was ready to walk away from baseball. Years of frustration with Texas and Philadelphia had worn him down, and he told his former Dodgers teammate Dusty Baker as much. Baker...
The first X-rays answered one question about the latest Jayden Daniels injury. His left elbow was dislocated, but no fracture was detected. That is good news. It is also incomplete. Further imaging...
Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury looked frightening because his body stopped before the play did. The Chicago Bears quarterback was scrambling left toward the end zone against the Minnesota Vikings...
Kansas City asked too much of Patrick Mahomes last season. Too many drives depended on him escaping pressure, extending a play or finding an answer after the original design had failed. That helps...
On October 2, 2024, Michael Jordan sued NASCAR. Not a rival team, not a driver, not a sponsor — NASCAR itself, the league his own team races in every weekend, along with its chairman, Jim France. The...
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In an unprecedented milestone, Zeita Merchant, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, is set to become the first Black woman to attain the rank of admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233-year history...
Many Black inventors who changed daily life are frequently overlooked when discussing innovation. However, their concepts subtly influence everything from home comforts to traffic safety in the...
In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, black politicians continue to make significant strides, breaking barriers and shaping the future of governance. As 2024 takes shape, it’s...
Ashleigh Johnson, an Olympic water polo star, is not only excelling in her sport but also uplifting black youth through her achievements and influence. Johnson made history in 2016 as the first Black...
Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to hold the office in the United States, took a significant step in leading the 59th annual Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in...
Silas Adekunle, a visionary Nigerian inventor and technology entrepreneur, has made remarkable strides in robotics and gaming innovation. He is best known for creating the world’s first...
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember those who have served in the military. For many with family members in the U.S. Military, this day is a solemn occasion to reflect on those...
Wall Street, the financial heartbeat of the world, has long been a symbol of wealth, power, and influence. Historically dominated by a homogeneous group, the landscape is gradually evolving to reflect...
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For many graduates and young professionals, earning a degree represents years of hard work, financial investment, and personal sacrifice. It is understandable to expect that qualification to open...
Finding the right employee can be one of the most important decisions a business makes. The right hire can strengthen a team, improve productivity, serve customers more effectively, and help an...
Zendaya arrived at Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2026 show in Paris wearing a white shirt dress with an extended collar, a high-low bubble hem and a wide black belt. The shape was dramatic, while the styling...
Imagine discovering a promising job opportunity only to learn that someone else has already been interviewed, shortlisted, or recommended for the position. You may have the right qualifications...
Howard’s homecoming crowd had a finish to remember. On October 17, the Bison scored twice in the fourth quarter to beat Morehouse 31–17 at Greene Stadium, where Howard Athletics reported 9,995 in...
Winning your first freelance client takes more than learning a skill and creating a profile. You need a clear service, credible examples and a practical way to reach people who could use your work. A...
In a 2021 study by Korn Ferry and the Executive Leadership Council, more than 80% of the Black profit-and-loss leaders interviewed said a sponsor had been indispensable to their career progression...
In 1987, ophthalmologist Patricia Bath had an invention and a problem: moving it toward use in cataract surgery required clinical trials, and she said a major manufacturer would need to fund them. Her...