Benjamin Crump is an American civil rights lawyer best known for representing families in significant racial justice cases over the last decade. These include Trayvon Martin, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. A graduate of Florida State University and the founder of Ben Crump Law, he has gained national attention by combining courtroom advocacy, […]
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 the beauty industry, many brands start with trend forecasting or backing from investors. The story of Brett Cowart, however, seems to have begun with something more personal. These include frustration, perseverance, and the belief that quality hair products should address real customer needs. Cowart is the founder of Length & Locs, a hair business […]
The global music community is mourning the loss of Afrika Bambaataa, a key figure in hip-hop culture, who died at 68. Reports confirm that he passed away in Pennsylvania due to complications from prostate cancer. This marks the end of an era for one of the most impactful figures in modern music history. Born Lance […]
The story of Black wealth in America is no longer defined only by the gap. It is increasingly shaped by resilience, reinvention, and a new generation of economic builders. However, beneath the growth in entrepreneurship and consumer power lies a more complex reality: growth is happening, but so is the gap. This paradox is driving […]
