Mississippi entrepreneur Ameka Coleman, founder of the beauty and wellness brand Strands of Faith, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year for Mississippi. This award places her among the state’s top business builders and gives her a platform during National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. The […]
In a significant move highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education and workforce development, Autodesk has committed $1.95 million to Howard University. This funding aims to prepare the next generation of engineers for careers influenced by AI, digital construction, and modern manufacturing. The investment will support the creation of a Construction Engineering […]
In a significant leadership move for corporate America, Dow has named Karen S. Carter as its next Chief Executive Officer. This makes her one of the very few Black women currently leading a Fortune 500 company. The appointment puts Carter in charge of one of America’s most recognized industrial giants and marks an important moment […]
Global icon Rihanna has added another significant achievement to her already remarkable career. She has become the first woman of color to receive the Edison Achievement Award, one of the highest honors from the Edison Awards organization. This recognition places Rihanna in exclusive company. The Edison Achievement Award honors individuals whose work has transformed industries, […]
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 generation. Walker is best known as the founder of Walker & Company Brands, a grooming brand designed to tackle shaving issues that disproportionately affect […]
