Category: Business
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Faisa Farole, a veteran midwife who opens Washington’s first licensed Black-owned birthing center, the Federal Way Birth Center.
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Discover the story of Vine Street Brewing Co., Missouri’s inaugural Black-owned brewery, as it secures a $25,000 grant for expansion.
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Mario West pioneered West Food Brands, the world’s first ever Black-owned doughnut mix brand. His nutritious baking mixes uplift underserved communities.
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Explore the historic appointment of Sarah Bond as the first Black woman president of Xbox. Learn about her extensive tech background, advocacy for diversity, and plans for shaping the future of Xbox gaming, setting a new standard for…
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Discover Taco Bell’s historic move with the appointment of Sean Tresvant, its first African American CEO. Explore Tresvant’s extensive marketing background, his impact as Chief Brand Officer, and his commitment to innovation and inclusivity in leading the iconic…
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Ursula Burns became the first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company when she took the helm at Xerox in 2009. Learn about her pioneering career.
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Las Vegas has its first Black-owned bookstore in over 10 years with the opening of Multicultural Books Las Vegas by Tamara Shiloh and Carol Santiago. Learn about this inclusive new hub for literature.
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Dana White became the first Black woman to franchise a national hair salon brand through her company Paralee Boyd. Learn about her innovations in timely, quality hair care.
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Lewis Diondre, the CEO of Wave Rideshare, is on a mission to make it the first Black-owned tech company in the U.S. to go public, aiming for an IPO in the next couple of years and prioritizing safety,…
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