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 rankings. The 2026 edition of the Forbes World’s Billionaires list, which includes over 3,400 wealthy individuals worldwide, estimates Karp’s net worth at around $13.4 billion. […]
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 businesses represent both creativity and tenacity and operate in a variety of sectors. They include media, consumer products, technology, and finance. 1. World Wide Technology–David Steward (Founder) World Wide […]
Beyoncé Knowles‑Carter has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming one of the world’s wealthiest musicians and a rare Black woman to cross the 10‑figure mark. This milestone isn’t just about money. It reflects decades of relentless creativity, business savvy, and cultural influence. According to Forbes, her net worth now exceeds $1 billion, driven by record-breaking […]
Fresh off her seventh WNBA All-Star appearance, Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson has been named the first-ever Global Ambassador for the Jr. WNBA, a landmark role that underscores the league’s commitment to expanding the game of basketball for girls worldwide. The Jr. WNBA, a youth initiative founded in 2018 by the NBA and WNBA, […]
Venus Williams made history this week by becoming the second-oldest player to win a singles match on the WTA Tour, following her victory over Peyton Stearns at the DC Open. Williams, 45, defeated Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the round of 16. The last player older than Venus Williams to win a singles match […]
