Category: Business
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The inspiring legacy of Edward T. Welburn Jr., the first Black man hired to design cars at General Motors and its inaugural Global Design Chief. From his childhood fascination with cars to shaping the look of over 500…
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The historic appointment of Alan Kneeland as the first Black President of the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association (GKCRA). With over 15 years of industry experience, Kneeland is set to lead local restaurants through post-pandemic challenges, drive innovation,…
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Explore the remarkable journey of Monica Cole, Wells Fargo’s first Black woman Executive Vice President in charge of Agriculture, Food, and Hospitality. Discover how she leverages her diverse background, including basketball and engineering, to navigate economic uncertainties and…
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Explore the historic opening of Crystal Nugs, the first Black-woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Sacramento, CA, by entrepreneur Maisha Bahati. Learn about her journey, community engagement, and plans for uplifting minority-owned brands.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Jordan Jackson, the Black teen who made history in 2018 by becoming the youngest store owner at a South Carolina mall at the age of 19. From capitalizing on his innate fashion sense…
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The historic appointment of Mohamed Kande as the next PwC global chair, making him the first African American to lead one of the prestigious Big Four firms.
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The remarkable journey of Arlo Washington, the visionary entrepreneur who, at a young age, founded Arkansas’ first Black-owned bank, the People Trust Community Federal Credit Union.
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The inspiring story of Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old entrepreneur and pitmaster at Cozy Corner in Memphis, Tennessee. Inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2020, she carries on the legacy of her late husband and continues to…
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Explore the groundbreaking journey of Sati Smith, the newly appointed CEO of Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU) and the first African American woman to hold this prestigious position.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Kia Patterson, the trailblazing entrepreneur who made history as the first Black owner of a Grocery Outlet in Compton, California.
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