Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who reshaped the beauty industry with her unapologetic push for diversity, has died at the age of 38 in Los Angeles. Authorities say she was found on a patio on 14 August, and her cause of death remains under investigation. Sharon Chuter was best known as the founder of Uoma […]
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to a new film exploring the pivotal moments that led Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers — a move the studio will hope continues its recent run of box office success. The project, titled With The 8th Pick, is the work of screenwriters Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen […]
Japan is stepping up its efforts to become more involved in Africa’s development, with a new plan to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years. The focus of this investment is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable growth across the continent. The funds will be raised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency […]
For many Black founders, raising capital remains one of the toughest barriers to growth. Venture capital still overwhelmingly flows to white-owned businesses, and traditional bank loans often come with hurdles that disproportionately affect minority entrepreneurs. Grants, however, offer a unique pathway: they provide funding without debt or equity loss. But competition for these opportunities is […]
Toni Townes-Whitley has carved her name into history as one of the few Black women to lead a Fortune 500 company and the first to head a corporation in the U.S. defense industry. In 2023, she was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a technology and engineering solutions firm serving government […]
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