Category: Business
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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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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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