At a roundtable convened by Bloomberg Businessweek, prominent Black business leaders gathered to discuss the growing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and its implications for economic opportunity. A key takeaway was that the reduction of DEI is not merely symbolic; it has real economic impacts. The forum gathered executives, investors, and policy […]

In a time when discussions about Black wealth focus on ownership, innovation, and scale, few individuals represent that change as well as David Steward. As the founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), Steward has built one of the largest Black-owned businesses in U.S. history and has redefined Black economic leadership in the digital age. Who […]

In a significant moment at the 98th Academy Awards, Michael B. Jordan was named Best Actor. This marked not just the peak of his two-decade career but also an important cultural milestone. With his powerful dual performance as twin brothers in Sinners, Jordan made history as the sixth Black actor to receive cinema’s top acting […]

Behind one of the most significant breakthroughs in medical history is a figure whose story was hidden for decades by segregation and prejudice. Vivien Theodore Thomas is a Black American surgical technician without a formal medical degree. He helped develop life-saving heart surgery techniques for children while being classified and paid as a janitor. Born […]