Apr 14, 2025 | Education, Leadership
When a swimming cap designed for natural Black hair was initially banned at the Tokyo Olympics, Talia Jermyn knew she wanted to research the topic further. She discovered these types of institutional barriers not only reinforce racial disparities in elite swimming...
Apr 7, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Wealth
In a global economy boasting 3,028 billionaires with a combined fortune of $16.1 trillion, Black entrepreneurs have carved out an impressive space on Forbes’ prestigious annual World Billionaires list. Though representing just 0.8 percent of the total billionaires...
Mar 10, 2025 | Leadership
On the evening of March 4, the Congressional Black Caucus —representing 60 members of the U.S. House of Representatives—held a gathering with Forbes and other members of the press just steps away from House chambers. As the CBC defines itself as a...
Mar 10, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Women
Throughout history, Black women have been a driving force in redefining industries, from entrepreneurship to leadership roles across various sectors. This list of inspiring Black businesswomen honors their remarkable achievements and ideas while highlighting their...
Feb 24, 2025 | Leadership
The great poet Maya Angelou once said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” When I was growing up, I had the opportunity to see many Black leaders throughout my community and the...
