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United Airlines Appoints Its First-Ever Black President

Brett J. Hart made history by becoming United Airlines’ first Black president.
09.30.21
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Recording Academy History: Valeisha Butterfield Jones' New Job

Businesswoman Valeisha Butterfield Jones has been appointed as The Recording Academy’s first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
09.30.21
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Delivery Service Helps Black-Owned Eateries Amid Pandemic

The food delivery service Black and Mobile is helping Black-owned businesses reach their customers amid the coronavirus crisis.
10.08.21
FedEx Announces Layoffs, As Quarterly Profits Sink 75 Percent

Ramona Hood Becomes FedEx’s First Black Woman CEO

Ramona Hood is the first Black woman to be appointed CEO at FedEx.
10.08.21
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Salt-N-Pepa Makeup Collection With Beauty Company Starts

Salt-N-Pepa launched a makeup line in collaboration with Milani Cosmetics.
10.07.21
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Harlem Capital Debuts $40M Fund For Diverse Entrepreneurs

Harlem Capital, a New York City-based venture capital firm, has raised $40 million to back diverse founders.
03.30.20
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Merger Creates The Largest Black-Owned Financial Firm

Two Black entrepreneurs have merged their businesses to create the nation’s largest minority and women-owned financial firm.
03.30.20
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#BossMoves: Meek Mill Named Co-Owner Of Lids

Meek Mill is now the co-owner of the sports apparel brand Lids.
03.29.20
Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 40 Stores In Florida

Bed, Bath & Beyond Appoints Black Woman CEO

Mary Winston is the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company since Ursula Burns.
03.28.20
Los Angeles Lakers Introduce 2018 Draft Picks

Magic Johnson To Invest In Baltimore's Revitalization

Earvin “Magic” Johnson reportedly plans on revitalizing neighborhoods in Baltimore.
08.04.18
McDonalds Q2 Profit Drops 4.5 Percent On Stronger Dollar, Tougher Competition

Jade Colin Is McDonald’s Youngest Black Woman Franchisee

Jade Colin, 28, made history by becoming the youngest Black woman to own a McDonald’s franchise.
07.15.18
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Morgan State, Wharton To Collaborate On Academic Initiatives

Morgan State University has become the first-ever HBCU to collaborate with The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
04.22.18
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Center For Black Entrepreneurs Coming To Atlanta

The Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will serve as a valuable resource for Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta.
04.07.18
38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala

Mellody Hobson Appointed To JP Morgan Chase’s Board

Businesswoman Mellody Hobson was recently appointed to serve on the boards of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Chase Bank USA, N.A.…
03.25.18
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Howard Alumnus Donates $250K For New Finance Lab

Howard University unveiled a new Bloomberg lab for its business students.
03.10.18
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Book Highlights Former Slaves Turned Entrepreneurs

A new book penned by author Shomari Wills delves into the journeys of Black pioneers who became entrepreneurs after slavery.
03.10.18
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Twitter Hilariously Reacts To Sprint Purchasing A Stake…

Sprint has acquired a 33 percent stake in Jay Z's streaming service Tidal, the two companies announced today.
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The Tommy Hilfiger Company Attends The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dream Gala

Sam’s Club First Black Woman CEO To Step…

Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer will step down after five years.
01.07.17
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Harlem Incubators Nurturing Vibrant Start-Up Scene

Harlem has become a hotbed for entrepreneurship. Business incubators and gentrification are shaping the business scene.
04.29.21
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