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by Clarissa Hamlin on February 28, 2018
7 Ways Black History Was Made During Black History Month
by Clarissa Hamlin on February 28, 2018
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. ... Read full article
by Jeffrey McKinney on February 28, 2018
BLACK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PROJECTS $70 MILLION REVENUE BOOST FROM OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER PROJECT
by Jeffrey McKinney on February 28, 2018
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
by Zeba Blay on February 16, 2018
From Zamunda To Wakanda: How ‘Black Panther’ Reimagined African Style
by Zeba Blay on February 16, 2018
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
by Adedamola Agboola on February 16, 2018
MEMPHIS TEENAGER’S MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION BOX WILL INSPIRE YOUR GIRLS
by Adedamola Agboola on February 16, 2018
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
by Sameer Rao on February 9, 2018
Jermaine Dupri, Kool & The Gang Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame
by Sameer Rao on February 9, 2018
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. ... Read full article
by Alisa Gumbs on January 30, 2018
RIHANNA IS KILLING IT AS AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH FENTY BEAUTY
by Alisa Gumbs on January 30, 2018
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
by MADISON FELLER on December 31, 2017
Why These Sisters Want to Make Their Laundromat Your New Favorite Hangout Spot
by MADISON FELLER on December 31, 2017
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
by Selena Hill on December 31, 2017
Baltimore May Sell Homes for $1 to Revive Neglected Neighborhoods
by Selena Hill on December 31, 2017
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
by Nicole K. Webb on December 3, 2017
3 WAYS AFRICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS CAN IDENTIFY SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
by Nicole K. Webb on December 3, 2017
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. ... Read full article
by Alisa Gumbs on December 3, 2017
Will Generation Z Be The Most Entrepreneurial Generation Yet?
by Alisa Gumbs on December 3, 2017
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
by Cannama on December 2, 2017
Meet Hope Wiseman, the Youngest Black Dispensary Owner in The USA
by Cannama on December 2, 2017
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
by Monique Judge on December 2, 2017
BBWs Are Popping, and We Have the Sauce
by Monique Judge on December 2, 2017
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
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