Michael Jordan’s move into NBA team ownership came after he had finished playing. In 2010, he acquired a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats, seven years after his final NBA season. He later sold his majority stake in the Charlotte…
When Forbes published its 2026 ranking of the world’s highest-paid athletes, four Black athletes appeared in the global top 10: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Lewis Hamilton. Their estimated earnings totaled $466.3 million for the 12 months ending…
In the heart of the post-2020 tech boom, a stark statistical reality defined the American startup ecosystem: only 0.32% of total U.S. venture capital—roughly $942 million—was allocated to startups with a Black founder or co-founder. For Cortney Woodruff, a Division…
January 21, 2026. Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. stands in the middle of Lagos, Nigeria, surrounded by a sea of fans during his “Speed Does Africa” tour. The crowd has gridlocked the city. He’s about to turn 21. No Black creator…
Jérémy Doku’s story did not start with applause; it began with complaints. Long before he became one of Belgium’s most dangerous wingers, before Manchester City recognized his talent, and before defenders on football’s biggest stages had to prepare for his…
