Category: Business
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Victor G. Harvey breaks ground on Florida’s first Black-owned distillery as part of a $6 million entertainment complex in Fort Lauderdale, blending history, innovation, and community development.
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Sephora introduces LYS Beauty, its first Black-owned clean beauty brand, founded by Tisha Thompson. Discover inclusive, high-performance makeup with diverse shade ranges.
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African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth soars by $600 million in 90 days, driven by mining investments and diverse business ventures across Africa.
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Atlanta celebrates the groundbreaking of The Food Studio at Pittsburgh Yards, the city’s first Black-owned, plant-based commercial kitchen, fostering culinary innovation and community empowerment.
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Emeline King, the trailblazing woman who became Ford Motor Company’s first Black female car designer, has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Gold Award for her groundbreaking contributions and unwavering perseverance in the automotive industry.
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Myrol and Kesha Frazier have made history as the first African American entrepreneurs to own two Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchises in South Carolina, bringing a refreshing and delectable experience to their community while paving the way for entrepreneurial…
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William Pickard, the pioneering entrepreneur who became one of the first Black McDonald’s franchise owners, passed away at 83, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a business visionary, philanthropist, and champion for the African American community.
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Discover how Stormi Steele, the visionary founder of Canvas Beauty, made history by becoming the first entrepreneur to earn $1 million in a single TikTok live session, shattering records and paving the way for success in the beauty…
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Theodora Lee, the first Black vineyard owner and wine producer in Mendocino County, CA, is helping students pursue careers in viticulture and enology through the Theopolis Vineyards Diversity Fund at UC Davis.
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Three formerly incarcerated men have launched MacroBites, the first national Black-owned ready-to-eat meal service company, promoting health, community empowerment, and inspiring youth through their remarkable journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship.
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