Category: Business
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The trailblazing journey of Cristina McCarter, the first Black woman to launch a cheese-board shop in the United States. Learn how she founded Feast & Graze, a catering company specializing in charcuterie and cheese boards, and expanded it…
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The appointment of Raven Jemison as the first Black president of the Kansas City Current, co-owned by Patrick Mahomes. Explore Jemison’s extensive sports management background and her role in leading the NWSL club into a new era at…
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Tiffany Capri Hainesworth’s journey in founding TCapri, the first Black woman-owned tequila brand, overcoming setbacks, and inspiring young entrepreneurs with her resilience and determination in a male-dominated industry.
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Mary Wesley’s inspiring journey as the founder of Flowers Just-4-U, Seattle’s first Black-owned flower shop thriving for 40 years in the Central District. Discover Wesley’s resilience through displacement and community support, making Flowers Just-4-U a neighborhood pillar symbolizing…
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The trailblazing entrepreneur and the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand. Discover the journey of Afro Unicorn, initially starting with hand-printed t-shirts and evolving into a brand featured in major national retailers like Walmart,…
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The inspiring journey of Gretta Jackson, who, after 20 years with Outback Steakhouse, becomes the first Black woman to own a franchise in the Detroit region. From a part-time server to managing partner, Jackson’s career ascent is a…
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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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