Category: Business
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Learn how Kenneth Chenault became one of the first Black CEOs of a Fortune 500 company and transformed American Express into a global leader.
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Discover how Deseri Kelley became the first Black woman to open a designer store at Galleria Dallas, redefining luxury and empowering women through her innovative handbag collection.
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Discover how South Africa’s first Black-owned bank, TymeBank, reached a $1.5 billion valuation, becoming Africa’s ninth unicorn.
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Discover how Alicia Scott’s Range Beauty made history as the first Black woman-owned makeup brand to secure a Shark Tank investment, championing inclusivity in the beauty industry.
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Michael Stephens has been appointed the first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport, bringing his expertise in cybersecurity, military service, and transportation to lead the airport into a new era.
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Felicia and Winchel Elibert create Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza, Kingdom Corners, inspiring local businesses and the community.
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Ira Salls, the first Black woman McDonald’s franchisee in Kentucky and Indiana, built a legacy of business success and community impact through entrepreneurship and educational initiatives.
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Quintin Middleton makes history by opening the first Black-owned knife shop in North Charleston, combining master craftsmanship with community empowerment and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Whoopi Goldberg launches the groundbreaking All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), providing a dedicated platform for female athletes, teams, and leagues around the world to receive unprecedented visibility and celebration.
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Discover how Franklin Hutchinson became Japan’s first Black grape farmer, transforming a wild plot in Yamanashi into a thriving vineyard, Rosy Grapes.
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