This February, several people made firsts, smashed records and broke down barriers. Actors, actresses, athletes, activists and more made headlines in sports, movies and politics. Yes, people represented for #BlackExcellence.
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The Presidential Partners (TPP) consortium of Powers & Sons, UJAMAA Construction, Brown & Momen, and Safeway Construction are part of the Lakeside Alliance. That joint venture was picked by the Obama Foundation to serve as the construction manager... Read full article
The last time we saw the kind of opulence, grandeur and pure African style displayed in Marvel’s latest box office juggernaut “Black Panther” was, perhaps, 30 years ago, in the classic Eddie Murphy comedy “Coming to America.”... Read full article
Putting her passion to work, the Memphis entrepreneur decided to create Black Beautiful Butterfly, a subscription box service for African American girls from ages 5 to 19. ... Read full article
Dupri is only the second hip hop artist to receive the SHOF honor, after Jay-Z was inducted last year. According to a biography from Allmusic, Dupri first broke out in 1992, writing songs for Kris Kross, TLC and Immature.
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At the end of the day, it’s the jaw-dropping sales that count most when we’re talking about the bottom line. As we previously reported, Fenty Beauty generated $72 million in earned media value in its first month in business. ... Read full article
The Williamsburg spot is bright and plant-filled, equipped with an organic coffee bar, outdoor patio, and shelves of eco-friendly laundry supplies. It's clean, comfortable, and completely Instagram-worthy—and the brainchild of sisters Corinna and The... Read full article
In order to revitalize distressed neighborhoods in Maryland, councilmembers and local community advocates are pushing for a government program that would sell thousands of vacant buildings in Baltimore for $1 each. ... Read full article
While this is clearly a hot topic because it involves celebrity names, the issue of sexual misconduct in the workplace is nothing new and everyday people deal with it more often than one would imagine.
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When it comes to how those aspiring entrepreneurs in Generation Z plan to realize their dreams of being a CEO, it seems they face the same obstacles as other startups. Their top three deterrents to pursing business ownership are:... Read full article
This may be the first time you’ve read about Hope Wiseman, but it certainly won’t be the last. Why, you may wonder? Well, at the age of 25, she is the youngest Black woman dispensary owner in America. ... Read full article
Recently, a big girl hopped up on the checkout counter at Walmart to make an important announcement that everyone needed to hear: BBWs are popping. We have the sauce.... Read full article