Category: Business
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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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The groundbreaking story of Richard and Mengistu Koilor, the brothers behind Two Locals Brewing Co., Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery set to open in the summer of 2023. Overcoming funding struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Koilors aim to…
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The visionary owner of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse, the first-ever Black female comic book store on the East Coast. Inspired by a lack of representation in comics, Johnson turned her dream into reality, creating an inclusive space that…
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The amazing tale of Mr. and Mrs. Hadley, the pioneers behind Oregon’s first Black-owned bakery. From overcoming discrimination in the baking industry to becoming the state’s first Black certified journeyman baker, the Hadleys made history.
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