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Meet Sandra Douglass Morgan, The NFL’s First Black Female President

In 2020, Jason Wright became the first Black team President in NFL history. Since then, there has been a notable increase in Black NFL team presidents, with the New York Times analysing that currently, more than 15% of the league’s presidents are Black. In July 2022, Sandra Douglass Morgan,

Hayley-Ann Mark

21 Mar 24 1 min read

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Black-Owned Wineries To Add To Your 2024 Wine Trail

When we think of wineries, we hardly give much consideration to the ownership; however, the reality reveals a significant lack of diversity within the industry. According to the Association of African American Vintners, of more than 1,000 wineries within the United States, less than 1% are Black owned. There

Hayley-Ann Mark

15 Mar 24 3 min read

News

Kai Cenat Becomes First Streamer To Partner With Global Shoe Giant, Nike

Whether you’re a Twitch user or not, if you are on social media, you’ve surely come across viral clips of Kai Cenat. Named one of Rolling Stone’s 20 most influential creators in 2023, the 22-year-old won the Streamer of the Year Award at the 2023 Streamer Awards,

Hayley-Ann Mark

13 Mar 24 1 min read

Black Owned Businesses

Inside Rihanna's Reign: From Island Gyal To Self-Made Billionaire

When Rihanna said “that Rihanna reign just won’t let up”, we hope you listened, because she’s proven it time and time again. One of the most influential artists of the 21st century, Rihanna can boast a range of accomplishments and accolades. Not only is she the 11th national

Hayley-Ann Mark

12 Mar 24 4 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

How Souadou Niang Went From Housekeeping To Owning A 5-Star Luxury Boutique Hotel

In 1993, at age 18, Souadou Niang emigrated from her home in Dakar, Senegal, to New York to further her education. Four years later, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she attended Nova Community College, Virginia, for liberal arts and communication studies. There, she came across the Ritz Carlton.

Hayley-Ann Mark

11 Mar 24 1 min read

Black Owned Businesses

10 Black-Owned Clothing Brands From Around The World To Have On Your Radar

Although New York Fashion Week is now long over, and we still have a few months to go before Summer, let’s be real – is there ever a wrong time to indulge our shopping habit? (hint: the answer is no!) As we celebrate Women's History Month, off the

Hayley-Ann Mark

09 Mar 24 3 min read

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A Timeline of Beyoncé’s Many Wins (and Fails) In Business

With an estimated net worth of $800 million, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is undoubtedly a multi-generational cultural icon who dominates off the stage as well (just ask the Beyhive). Having recently launched her haircare brand, Cécred (pronounced sacred), she’s fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams of creating hair products that

Hayley-Ann Mark

08 Mar 24 4 min read

News

Black-Woman Owned Firm Selected To Develop And Operate NYC’s $25 Million Innovation Hub For Black And Woman-Owned Businesses

According to a 2022 report by McKinsey & Company on Black Representation in the Beauty Industry, Black consumers are responsible for 11.1% of total beauty spending; yet, Black brands make up a mere 2.5% of revenue in the industry. While Black consumers possess a penchant for Black brands,

Hayley-Ann Mark

07 Mar 24 2 min read

Black Excellence

How Issa Rae Went From Awkward Black Girl To Serial Entrepreneur

Issa Rae can confidently boast about her multiple nominations, awards, and accolades, including her Emmy and Peabody Trailblazer Awards, her contribution to one of 2023’s most hyped films, Barbie, and her recent recognition by Time Magazine as one of the leaders working to close the racial wealth gap. We

Hayley-Ann Mark

05 Mar 24 3 min read

Black Excellence

Cheers To Uncle Nearest, The Black Woman-Owned Premium Whiskey Valued At Almost $1 Billion

Fawn Weaver is the CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest, a Black woman-owned premium whiskey brand that has become the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S history, one of the top-selling Black-owned spirits, and the most award-winning American whiskey of 2019 and 2020. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, which was

Hayley-Ann Mark

04 Mar 24 1 min read

Black Excellence

Meet Sherrexcia Rolle: The President & CEO Of The Largest Black-Owned Airline

Based out of San Andros International Airport on Andros Island in the Bahamas, Western Air Limited was established in September 2000 by Captain Rex J. Rolle and his wife, Shandrice Woodside-Rolle. According to their website, the couple “fused their knowledge, experience and passion for aviation to provide an alternative, reliable

Hayley-Ann Mark

01 Mar 24 1 min read

Black Excellence

Meet Dr. Iman Abuzeid: At The Helm of A Unicorn Startup

In 2017, Iman Abuzeid founded Incredible Health in an attempt to address the nursing shortage faced by American hospitals, which has resulted in burnout, frustration, and stress among healthcare professionals. Through Incredible Health, she is connecting qualified nurses with hospitals and cutting the hiring process down from the 90-day national

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29 Feb 24 1 min read

Black Excellence

Soaring To New Heights: Zoey Williams Becomes Air Canada’s First Black Female Pilot To Fly A Boeing 777

“If you have a burning desire to do something, don’t bury it. Keep your focus, build your networks, share your goals and show your passion in everything you do.” – Zoey Williams We love witnessing Black History in the making and 27-year-old Zoey Williams keeps hitting milestone after milestone. In

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28 Feb 24 1 min read

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Museums And Sites To Visit During Black History Month And Beyond

Black History Month is all about celebrating Black people, Black culture and Black achievements and contributions to society. However, we can’t do this without a proper appreciation for Black history, which informs much of the Black experience today. Museums have always provided an excellent space to expand our minds

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24 Feb 24 5 min read

Black Owned Businesses

Black-Owned Wine Brands Owned By Your Favorite Celebrities

Last year, our Insecure Queen, Issa Rae, launched Viarae, her own line of Prosecco intended to help everyone celebrate La Dolce Vita. Described as a bright, crisp, lively and refreshingly refined take on the classic Italian sparkling wine, Viarae is a sliver of nostalgia for those of us who still

Hayley-Ann Mark

22 Feb 24 3 min read

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Black-Owned Nonprofit Announces Plans To Purchase Skid Row Grocery Store

Black-led nonprofit, Creating Justice LA, recently announced its plans to purchase the Skid Row People’s Market. Located at 5th and San Pedro Streets, Downtown LA, the Market has been an enduring community hub for this Los Angeles neighborhood. The previous owner, Danny Park, took over the business from his

Hayley-Ann Mark

18 Feb 24 1 min read

Black History

6 Must-Read Books By Black Authors

Standing imposingly along West Africa’s Gold Coast are two of approximately 40 castles originally constructed in Ghana for European traders - Cape Coast and Elmina. Powerful symbols of the Transatlantic slave trade, they are relics of a harrowing past, whose legacy continues to reverberate. Engraved on their walls are

Hayley-Ann Mark

17 Feb 24 4 min read

Black Owned Businesses

Black-Owned Haircare Brands Making Life A Tad Bit Easier

Over the years, the natural hair movement has been reenergized, blossoming into not just a potent force for empowerment, but also a necessary one that has challenged societal norms and stereotypes. Transcending a mere phenomenon, the movement has been a vital catalyst for broader conversations on the importance of representation,

Hayley-Ann Mark

16 Feb 24 3 min read

Black Excellence

A Portfolio Of 20 Airport Restaurants Results In $50M In Revenue For This Entrepreneur

In 2023, CEO of H&H Hospitality, Randy Hazelton, was on track to earn $50M in revenue, and is expected to reach $100M by 2025. Originally founded in 2007, H&H is one of Hartfield Jackson Airport’s biggest food vendors; however, to achieve this milestone, Hazelton had

Hayley-Ann Mark

15 Feb 24 1 min read

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Meet Jeremiah Fennell: The 11-Year-Old Reporter Living His Dream

Recently, young journalist, Jeremiah Fennell, captured the hearts of NFL players and fans. In the lead up to the Super Bowl, all eyes were on him in Las Vegas as he conducted interviews with charm and confidence. At the tender age of 11, Jeremiah had 49ers George Kittle asking “Goodness

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14 Feb 24 2 min read

Meet Sandra Douglass Morgan, The NFL’s First Black Female President

Black-Owned Wineries To Add To Your 2024 Wine Trail

Kai Cenat Becomes First Streamer To Partner With Global Shoe Giant, Nike

Inside Rihanna's Reign: From Island Gyal To Self-Made Billionaire

How Souadou Niang Went From Housekeeping To Owning A 5-Star Luxury Boutique Hotel

10 Black-Owned Clothing Brands From Around The World To Have On Your Radar

A Timeline of Beyoncé’s Many Wins (and Fails) In Business

Black-Woman Owned Firm Selected To Develop And Operate NYC’s $25 Million Innovation Hub For Black And Woman-Owned Businesses

How Issa Rae Went From Awkward Black Girl To Serial Entrepreneur

Cheers To Uncle Nearest, The Black Woman-Owned Premium Whiskey Valued At Almost $1 Billion

Meet Sherrexcia Rolle: The President & CEO Of The Largest Black-Owned Airline

Meet Dr. Iman Abuzeid: At The Helm of A Unicorn Startup

Soaring To New Heights: Zoey Williams Becomes Air Canada’s First Black Female Pilot To Fly A Boeing 777

Museums And Sites To Visit During Black History Month And Beyond

Black-Owned Wine Brands Owned By Your Favorite Celebrities

Black-Owned Nonprofit Announces Plans To Purchase Skid Row Grocery Store

6 Must-Read Books By Black Authors

Black-Owned Haircare Brands Making Life A Tad Bit Easier

A Portfolio Of 20 Airport Restaurants Results In $50M In Revenue For This Entrepreneur

Meet Jeremiah Fennell: The 11-Year-Old Reporter Living His Dream

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