Category: Business
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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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17-year-old Ryan Garner makes history as the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina, receiving his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport.
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Sarah Brown opens Beauty Trap, Columbia’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, aiming to empower the community and create a family legacy in the beauty industry.
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Fawn Weaver makes history as the first Black woman to lead a major alcohol brand with Nearest Premium Whiskey, honoring the legacy of Nearest Green and breaking barriers in the spirits industry.
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Bob Ross Auto, the first African-American owned dealership in the US, celebrates 50 years under Jenell Ross’s leadership, continuing her father’s pioneering legacy in Centerville, Ohio.
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Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea make history as the first Black women to own a whiskey brand in California. Learn about their journey and their premium rye whiskey.
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Sheila Johnson, America’s first Black female billionaire and BET co-founder, opens up about overcoming personal struggles in her memoir “Walk Through Fire,” offering inspiration and insights into resilience.
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Discover how Justin Coleman turned a dream into reality with Bake’n Bacon, Philadelphia’s first bacon-themed restaurant. From food trucks to a thriving brick-and-mortar, Coleman’s journey inspires entrepreneurs.
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Charise Morgan makes history as the first Black woman president of the Miami Dade Bar Association, bringing a focus on diversity, service, and community impact to the 108-year-old organization.
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