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 […]
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 to boost Democratic strength ahead of the 2026 elections. The proposal sought to change Maryland’s electoral boundaries to possibly eliminate the state’s only Republican-held congressional seat. […]
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 federal anti-discrimination laws related to government contracts. The agreement, announced in April 2026, is the first resolution under the DOJ’s new Civil Rights Fraud […]
