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The Leadership Playbook Behind Tristan Walker’s Influence in Black America

In modern Black business leadership, influence is measured by who changes markets and improves systems. By that standard, Tristan Walker has created one of the most important leadership models of his...

Wes Moore Fails in Bid to Redraw Maryland Map in Democrats’ Favor

In a critical political struggle with national consequences, Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, has not succeeded in his effort to redraw the state’s congressional map. This initiative aimed...

IBM Agrees to $17M US Settlement in Case Over DEI Promotion Claims

IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle a prominent investigation into claims that the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices violated...

Kimora Lee Simmons Opens Up About Selling Her Billion-Dollar Baby Phat Brand

Kimora Lee Simmons is reflecting on one of the biggest business decisions of her career: selling Baby Phat, the fashion label that became both a cultural force and a commercial powerhouse. For many...

SheaMoisture Launches Its First-Ever In-Store Shea Scalp Studio

The textured haircare brand is taking scalp education directly to shoppers with a new experiential retail concept built around confidence, care, and community. In an era when beauty consumers demand...

Zendesk to Acquire Forethought, Black-Led AI Startup

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...

More Than Funding: How Famous Amos Is Helping Black Entrepreneurs Grow and Succeed

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...

8th Annual Black Business Awards Honors Leadership, Innovation, and Community Impact

The 8th Annual Black Business Awards Recognition & Exhibition is an annual event hosted by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce in Madison, Wisconsin. It celebrates Black entrepreneurs, business...

Jamie Dimon Warns the American Dream Is Becoming Harder to Attain as JPMorgan Invests Billions to Address It

In a pivotal moment for corporate America’s involvement in national economic renewal, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, expressed a clear message about the...