Curated By The Desk
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Richard Parsons took over a company struggling from one of corporate America’s worst mergers. By the end of 2002, AOL Time Warner reported what was then the largest annual corporate loss in U.S...
Christopher J. Williams recognized an opportunity where others saw a closed market. In 2001, he founded The Williams Capital Group with a strategy focused on institutional transactions, with expertise...
In 2015, the fitness apparel market was a bloodbath. Nike and Adidas dominated with massive advertising budgets, while Gymshark was a struggling UK startup with £8 million in revenue and a problem:...
By 2026, Clifford “T.I.” Harris Jr. had spent over two decades dictating the terms of Southern hip-hop. The industry playbook for a 45-year-old rap icon is predictable: a nostalgic legacy tour, a few...
January 21, 2026. Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. stands in the middle of Lagos, Nigeria, surrounded by a sea of fans during his “Speed Does Africa” tour. The crowd has...
For decades, Red Lobster was one of America’s most popular restaurant chains. By 2024, it faced significant challenges. Falling sales, expensive leases, and years of poor strategic...
While most venture capitalists were chasing the next app for twenty-somethings, Monique Woodard was asking a different question: what happens when the fastest-growing market isn’t young at all?...
In 2022, Ashton Hall hit rock bottom. His NFL dreams had crashed after playing just 5 games at Alcorn State University, totaling a mere 6 carries for 8 yards. He was depressed, had stopped training...
The Boardroom
Business
Black-owned businesses play a significant role in the American economy. In 2023, the United States had around 201,000 Black-owned employer businesses that generated about $249 billion in revenue...
Richard Parsons took over a company struggling from one of corporate America’s worst mergers. By the end of 2002, AOL Time Warner reported what was then the largest annual corporate loss in U.S...
Christopher J. Williams recognized an opportunity where others saw a closed market. In 2001, he founded The Williams Capital Group with a strategy focused on institutional transactions, with expertise...
In 2015, the fitness apparel market was a bloodbath. Nike and Adidas dominated with massive advertising budgets, while Gymshark was a struggling UK startup with £8 million in revenue and a problem:...
Finding a grant is one thing. Finding the right grant is another. A restaurant owner looking for funds to buy kitchen equipment should not spend three days applying for a technology accelerator. A...
By 2026, Clifford “T.I.” Harris Jr. had spent over two decades dictating the terms of Southern hip-hop. The industry playbook for a 45-year-old rap icon is predictable: a nostalgic legacy tour, a few...
Sport
A new leadership and career readiness program is emerging to ensure student-athletes are prepared for economic success beyond sports. On July 1, 2026, influential Black entrepreneurs Cimone Casson and...
After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in over five decades, captain Jalen Brunson is expanding his influence beyond basketball. He has announced his debut children’s...
Angel Reese solidified her place in Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) history on Sunday night by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 career rebounds. At just 26 years old and...
Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league is set to enter a new phase after agreeing to go public in a significant deal that values the league at $290 million. This move represents a key moment not just for...
Jalen Brunson has finally explained the reasoning behind one of the boldest financial choices in modern NBA history: he chose long-term stability, team flexibility, and championship goals over...
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns capped a remarkable season by leading his team to its first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Finals. This...
Culture & Living
Lifestyle
Zendaya, known for her role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, is transitioning from web-slinging to tennis in the film Challengers. The movie, first announced in February 2022, follows the story of pro...
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...
The global fashion industry, with an estimated value of over $1.5 trillion, stands as a testament to human creativity and cultural expression. Throughout its evolution from the exclusive salons of...
Iconic NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s legacy continues to captivate fans as a prized possession from his illustrious career heads to auction this month. The ring, symbolizing his first championship...
Refining your personal style as a man is more than just following trends; it is about expressing yourself with confidence and sophistication. Elevating your style goes beyond simply wearing a...
Low-quality men are everywhere, and, sadly, women fall victim to their tactics. It is important to know the quality of the man you want to be with. While seeing the good in people is important, it’s...
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani, were indicted in New York on Wednesday by U.S. prosecutors for their alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar...
Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, spans 13 days of vibrant rituals. Millions around the globe are embarking on their annual celebration of renewal and connection with nature, marking...
Curated By The Desk
Black Elites
In February 2014, Microsoft was a company in crisis. The tech giant had lost its innovative edge, was missing the mobile revolution, and was perceived as having a toxic, siloed culture. The board had...
Few people thought an airport needed reinventing. In 2009, in the bleak aftermath of the global financial crisis, London’s Gatwick Airport was put up for sale. A Competition Commission order had...
Tristan Walker’s story is often framed through the lens of startups: Foursquare, Andreessen Horowitz, Walker & Company, Bevel, Procter & Gamble, and influence in boardrooms. However, the true...
When Michael, the 2026 biographical drama about Michael Jackson’s life and legacy, opened globally on April 24, one name quickly became the focus of conversation: Jaafar Jackson. Not only was he...
In a significant shift in global wealth rankings, Alexander C. Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, has become the richest Black billionaire in America, according to the latest Forbes...
Erin Jackson, the American speed skater from Ocala, Florida, made Winter Olympic history as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, which continues to...
Shirley Raines, the founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at the age of 58, the organization announced Wednesday on Instagram. Her family and the...
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...