Category: Business
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The historic achievements of BreAnna Boyd, a young black woman entrepreneur honored with her very own “BreAnna R. Boyd Day.” Explore her inspiring journey of overcoming odds to build a mission-driven business providing over 4 million chef-prepared meals…
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The exciting news of Clarence Boston, owner of Atlanta’s Hippin’ Hops Brewery, bringing the first Black-owned distillery to Uptown Charlotte. Explore the “brew-stillery” concept and Boston’s successful brewery expansion from Atlanta to North Carolina.
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The inspiring journey of Michele Hoskins, CEO and Founder of the first Black woman-owned multi-million dollar syrup company based in Chicago. Breaking into a male-dominated industry with a family secret syrup recipe, Michele overcame odds to secure major…
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The extraordinary story of Rihanna, the first Black woman to own a cosmetics brand surpassing $1 billion in valuation. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, has achieved a remarkable $1.4 billion valuation, making…
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The history-making appointment of Kevin Merida as the first Black Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times and the unexpected controversy surrounding his resignation less than three years later. Delve into clashes with the paper’s leadership, tensions over…
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The inspiring life story of Reginald F. Lewis, the first Black American to build a billion-dollar company. From his entrepreneurial drive at a young age to breaking barriers at Harvard Law, Lewis went on to achieve trailblazing success…
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Simplicity Beverage Company’s Dr. Bianca Kiovanni, the first recipient of the “Lift the 404” grant by the Atlanta Hawks and UPS, shines as a Black businesswoman impacting Atlanta. Blending healthcare and hospitality, her journey from chiropractor to beverage…
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Ellis Infinity Beverage Company, founded by Nailah Ellis-Brown, transforms from trunk sales to the largest Black woman-owned beverage manufacturing business in the U.S. Discover the journey of resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and star-studded momentum behind Ellis Island Tea.
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Discover Afro Unicorn, the viral brand empowering Black girls with a range of products available in major retailers like Walmart and Walgreens. Founder April Showers, the first Black woman to fully license a brand, breaks barriers in the…
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The historic appointment of Amber Batchelor as the first Black CEO of the 100-year-old Sumter County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. With over 17 years of experience, Batchelor brings extensive expertise from her previous roles, including leading the…
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