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Tech Entrepreneur Is The Richest Black Person In America

Oct 7, 2024 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Men

The wealthiest Black person in America is IT entrepreneur David Steward, according to the 2024 Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans. On Tuesday, Forbes revealed its annual ranking, which estimated the Missouri resident’s net worth at a record $11.4 billion, up from...

Black Food & Wine Experience Hits Detroit Next Week With Networking, Dining Opportunities

Sep 9, 2024 | Business, Detroit, Events, Food & Beverage

A new event series is coming to Detroit next week that aims to showcase the talents of the area’s Black chefs and culinary professionals. Black Food & Wine Experience founder Aminah Robinson-Briscoe, known as Chef Mimi, has hosted events like this on the...

Entrepreneur Helps Other Small Business Owners Through Innovative Franchising Model

Jul 22, 2024 | Business

With the launch of Black Box Franchising, Wise is partnering with fellow entrepreneurs Daren Hawthorne and Jae Sims. Hawthorne will act as president and Sims as COO. Together, they have pioneered a groundbreaking program that guides Black entrepreneurs in transforming...

U.S. Cities With The Most Black-Owned Businesses

Jul 8, 2024 | Business

The African American community is no stranger to entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Black Americans own 3.5 million businesses, employing over 1.2 million people. These entrepreneurs are at the forefront of a new generation of...

Empowering Black-Owned Businesses: ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Jul 8, 2024 | Business, Events

The 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans has become a vibrant hub for Black-owned businesses, showcasing diverse products from clothing and accessories to home goods and art. This year, the festival’s SOKO MRKT stage was alive with activity, drawing large...

HBCU Students Take Flight In Partnership With Amazon’s Prime Air Program

Jul 1, 2024 | Business, Higher Education

HBCU students are taking flight through a growing partnership with Amazon Prime Air. Capstone scholars from Hampton and Howard University took part in the drone delivery program’s Technology and Innovation Tour. Amazon’s first commercial drone delivery facility...

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