Category: Business
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In 1991, Condoleezza Rice made history as Chevron’s first Black director, paving the way for greater corporate diversity and inclusion in America’s boardrooms.
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The remarkable rise of Strive Masiyiwa, a Zimbabwean-born businessman who overcame adversity to become the first black billionaire in the United Kingdom. Explore his entrepreneurial journey, global business ventures, and philanthropic efforts.
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Eric and Tonya Thomas, the first Black franchisees of Teapioca Lounge, have opened the first Black-owned location in Hutto, Texas. The grand opening celebration on August 10th promises to be a vibrant event that showcases the couple’s commitment…
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Simply Pure Trenton makes history as the first Black-owned multistate cannabis dispensary, championing diversity and elevating Black-owned cannabis brands in the industry.
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Discover how Eamoni Collier’s Urban Garden Brewing became DC’s first Black woman-owned brewery, promoting diversity and sustainability in craft beer.
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Ava DuVernay, honored on Forbes’ “50 Over 50” list, shares her journey from PR to becoming the first Black woman to direct a $100M film and her vision for social change.
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Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO of Root Branch Media Group, becomes the first African-American woman to own a waterfront block in Baltimore, housing her media hub and more.
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Chris Campbell breaks barriers as the first black president of Carpenters’ Union Local 27, inspiring change and promoting diversity in the construction industry.
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Seriti Green launches South Africa’s first majority black-owned wind farm, the Ummbila Emoyeni project, pioneering renewable energy and local development in Mpumalanga.
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DeLisa Guerrier makes history as the first Black woman to build Nashville’s newest amusement park, Storyville Gardens, set to open in 2025 with a focus on literacy and family entertainment.
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