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What Netflix Got Wrong About Madam C.J. Walker

America’s first self-made female millionaire didn’t just live a life of hard-won opulence. She exemplified Black women’s generosity. Her philanthropy…
by Tyrone McKinley Freeman
09.09.21
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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.
by NewsOne Staff
03.10.18
Nominations Announcement For The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Who Was Black America's First Millionaire?

Jeremiah G. Hamilton left the island-nation of Haiti in 1828 and a decade later, he had made a fortune on…
by Angela Bronner Helm
04.11.17
Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Crucial States Ahead Of Tuesday's Presidential Election

Clinton Will Not Face Charges For New Emails

A week after FBI Director James Comey launched a probe related to a new batch of emails found on presidential…
by NewsOne Staff
11.07.16
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