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 a tribute based on action rather than ceremony, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a university-wide Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of its distinguished alumnus, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Chancellor James R. Martin…
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…
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…
Few names in American entertainment command the same respect as Debbie Allen. For more than five decades, she has excelled as a dancer, actress, choreographer, producer, director, educator, and institution-builder. Her career spans Broadway, television, film, live events, and arts…
