Category: Business
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Damola Adamolekun, former P.F. Chang’s CEO, takes on the challenge of leading Red Lobster through restructuring, bringing his innovative approach to revitalize the iconic seafood chain.
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Tiffani Lee, inspired by her father’s fight against racial discrimination, becomes the first Black deputy managing partner at Holland & Knight, championing diversity and excellence in law.
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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, launches Ariel Alternatives with a $1.45 billion fund to scale minority-owned businesses and close the racial wealth gap.
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Jnane Tamsna, Morocco’s first Black-owned hotel founded by Meryanne Loum-Martin, earns prestigious Michelin Guide recognition for its excellence in luxury and cultural authenticity.
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Sisters Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue launch the first woman-owned adult day care franchise, revolutionizing senior care amid growing elderly population needs.
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Charles Woodson, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player, has made history by becoming the first Black former player to secure an official spirit sponsorship with an NFL team. His bourbon brand, Woodson Bourbon Whiskey,…
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Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy becomes NACUBO’s first Black female board chair, bringing Jamaican-influenced leadership to U.S. higher education administration.
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BLK & Bold becomes the first Black-owned coffee brand to achieve national distribution, reaching over 12,000 retail locations and partnering with Aramark while maintaining a strong social mission.
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Sereena Quick makes history as the first Black woman to own a Chick-fil-A franchise in PA, NJ, and DE, breaking barriers and inspiring diversity in business ownership.
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Angela White-Jones makes history as the first Black president of Orlando’s Junior League, bringing diversity to a 77-year-old tradition of community service.
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