Kobe Bryant was a basketball prodigy whose physical gifts were off the chart, but his mental state elevated his game to otherworldly heights. He left behind a legacy as an all-time great NBA player, one of the biggest sports icons of the 20th century, and an image almost shrouded in mythology. From the moment he […]
David Steward, co-founder and majority shareholder of World Wide Technology (WWT), has solidified his position as one of America’s wealthiest individuals and the second-richest Black billionaire in the nation. His net worth has surged past the $10 billion milestone, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Steward’s net worth has witnessed a notable surge, climbing from […]
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) received a significant boost for its black business development initiatives. The Fifth Third Foundation pledged $1.1 million to support the innovative Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP) until 2026. This program empowers NMSDC-certified minority-owned businesses (MBEs) by equipping them with the tools and connections needed to compete for […]
British Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has significantly increased his wealth, nearly adding $100 million to his career earnings from boxing matches. Based on information gathered by Black Elite, Joshua recently pocketed over $50 million (£30 million) from his recent heavyweight match against Francis Ngannou. In 2023, Forbes reported that Joshua earned about $53 million, which […]
Black music experienced another robust year in 2023, with hip-hop celebrating its 50th anniversary and the emergence of various genres globally, including afrobeat, amapiano, dancehall, punk, club, and drill. Many of the year’s biggest hits owed their success to the talented individuals behind the scenes. \ These directors cannot only take a song and turn […]