17-year-old Ian Schlitz graduates with MBA from Tarleton State University
Ian Taylor Schiltz, 17, made waves two years ago when he graduated from the University of North Texas at age 15. Just as he promised, he pursued his MBA and…
At 23, this U.S. pilot raised in DR Congo seeks to become 1st Black woman to fly solo around the world
23-year-old Leona Serao is hoping to make history soon by becoming the first Black woman to fly solo around the world. She is all set to complete her three-month flight…
How food apartheid campaigner Karen Washington is raising millions to support black farmers
Though switching careers from therapy to agriculture was quite odd, Karen Washington’s decision to chart this path was driven by her passion to protect the lands in her neighborhood in…
Here are 12 businesses owned by the richest black man in the world that you probably didn’t know
Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian entrepreneur, the richest African, and the richest black person in the world. Forbes estimates his net worth at about $12.7 billion, while Bloomberg puts his…
Serena Williams joins business consulting firm Consello Group as Senior Advisor
Tennis Legend, Serena Williams, is the newest addition to the team of Advisors at the business consulting firm, Consello Group. The retired tennis champion joins the firm as a Senior…
From intern to foundation president of General Electric: The inspiring story of Deborah Elam
Over the last three decades, Deborah Elam has built a niche for herself as a woman of strong character and a high achiever. Her journey from intern to Foundation President…
How Tina Wells grew Buzz Marketing Group into a 7-figure enterprise
At the age of 16, Tina Wells launched her first business, focusing on her desire to help businesses understand how teenagers like her felt about their respective products and services.…
Israel Adesanya seemingly takes swipe at ex-girlfriend after reports of her suing him for half of his wealth
After reports circulated about Israel Adesanya’s ex-girlfriend planning to sue him for half his wealth, the UFC middleweight Champion recently took to social media to seemingly put his former flame…
Return our gold – Ghana’s Asante king tells Britain after attending coronation of King Charles
Ghana’s Asante king has asked the British Museum to return gold items taken from his palace decades ago. In a first-ever meeting between the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and…
Meet the film director who turned $5k from friends into an award-winning film production
Kathleen Cornwell Collins is celebrated for her 1982 film, “Losing Ground,” and perhaps, her play, “In the Midnight Hour,” as well as, “The Brothers.” Though she died at the young…
Youngest black Broadway playwright receives 6 Tony Award Nominations
Jordan E. Cooper has received 6 Tony nominations for his play ‘Ain’t No Mo,’ which includes “Best New Play,” “Best Featured Actor in a Play,” and “Best Featured Actress in…
Here are 5 Lebron James endorsement deals that you probably didn’t know
In 2022, Lebron James officially became a billionaire, making him the first active NBA player to reach billionaire status, according to Forbes. The Business Magazine highlighted that the Los Angeles…
CEO of Runway Curls rebrands to expand her product line and celebrate natural beauty in women
Founder and CEO of Runway Curls, Mushiya Tshikuka, has announced that the popular hair care brand now goes by MUSHIYA Beauty. Known for serving its customers with quality natural hair…
Meet Raymond McGuire, the investment banker who provided financial advice on a historic $600b global transaction
Raymond McGuire learned the value of hard work at a very early age; however, the most important lesson his mother and grandfather instilled in him was the essence of education…
Another Black teen is making history by graduating high school at the age of 15
Lexie Jones, a high school student in Alabama, is graduating at the age of 15, making history as not only the youngest graduate but also the youngest valedictorian. Jones, a…
How serial entrepreneur Tanukeuno Ashok Rowe is blazing the trail of business for the next generation
Tanukeuno Ashok Rowe is a young serial entrepreneur who has set herself apart in the business world and has a passion for assisting and empowering other youth while learning and…
How Joshua Esnard built an invention that became a best seller on Amazon and got him featured on Shark Tank
St. Lucian-born entrepreneur, Joshua Esnard, is the founder of The Cut Buddy, a product designed for cutting hair at home – which he first created when he was just 13…
How André Mack left a top job and became a self-taught winemaker making millions
None of his immediate family drank wine but a TV show sparked the dream of going into the winery business after leaving a top job. André Hueston Mack had before…
Patrick Robinson, the black designer who inspired intriguing power suits of Giorgio Armani and Anne Klein
Patrick Robinson is held in high regard by many fashion critics and fans as a towering figure who breathed fresh life into captivating designs in the 1990s. He is the…
St. Louis prosecutor seeks release of man sentenced to life for murder officials say he didn’t commit
Fifty-two-year-old Christopher Dunn was 19 when he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the shooting death of a teenager in 1990. Court documents that were filed on…