Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who reshaped the beauty industry with her unapologetic push for diversity, has died at the age of 38 in Los Angeles. Authorities say she was found on a patio on 14 August, and her cause of death remains under investigation. Sharon Chuter was best known as the founder of Uoma […]
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer and one of the world’s Black billionaires, has once again secured a top spot among the highest-paid athletes in 2024. The 48-year-old golfer ranks 23rd on Forbes’ 2024 list of the world’s highest-paid sportsmen, earning an estimated $67.2 million in the past year. The majority of his $55 million in revenues came […]
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 […]
Gospel artist and pastor Marvin Sapp has married Dr. La’Boris Cole in a private, faith-centered wedding celebration attended by close family and friends. The ceremony follows their widely reported engagement and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the couple. Their relationship evolved from a long-standing friendship into marriage grounded in shared values of […]
In a moment that resonates with professionals and business leaders facing tough economic changes, Dr. Velma Trayham, a well-known entrepreneur and economic empowerment advocate, today introduced her book, Unfireable: You Can Be Fired From Your Job, But You Can Never Be Fired From Your Purpose. This guide aims to help professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs create […]
Zendesk, a top provider of customer service software, has completed its acquisition of Forethought. Forethought is a Black-led artificial intelligence startup. It is popular for its groundbreaking work in customer support technology. The deal, first announced on March 11, 2026, was finalized after standard regulatory approvals. This marks an important moment in the development of […]
Famous Amos is changing corporate support for Black entrepreneurship with its Ingredients for Success (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative. This program combines grant funding, mentorship, and business development resources to help early-stage Black-owned businesses grow sustainably. Now in its sixth year, the initiative awards a total of $150,000 annually in grants, along with structured guidance and access […]


