Meet the Ghanaian founder behind the world’s first organic hemp-infused vodka

Clarence Darkwa and Jay Black are the founders of Fiyori Vodka, the world’s first organic hemp-infused vodka. The duo said the inspiration behind their creation stemmed from their desire to create a high-quality vodka that not only tasted exceptional but also offered health benefits. “Hemp seeds, known for their rich nutritional profile—full of essential fatty…

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Former NFL player gets 12 years in prison after wife caught him sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl

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Sterling St Jacques: The mystery of America’s first male supermodel who ruled the 70s stage

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How it took just four minutes for ‘Sing Sing’ actor JJ Velazquez to be exonerated of wrongful conviction after over 20 years in prison

After over two decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Jon-Adrian Velazquez was...

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Beyoncé dominated the charts with Cowboy Carter, but gets zero nominations from Country Music Awards?

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Besides Senegal, these are the only African countries with satellites in space

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Bridging cultures and igniting change: Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrates 40th anniversary with a nod to the future

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The Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrated a monumental milestone with its 40th Annual Awards Gala, a night filled with powerful leaders, dignitaries, diplomats, and cultural icons. Held in midtown Manhattan, the event brought together over 500 guests to honor the achievements of African and diaspora leaders who have made significant strides in education, entrepreneurship, and cultural…

We now know the face of 3,500-year-old Amenhotep I thanks to scientists who reconstructed his image

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Amy Sherald set to become first black contemporary artist to hold solo exhibition at national portrait gallery

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The history of Belmont, an upscale Black suburb in Maryland that was halted by White developers

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In 1906, four Black businessmen – Charles Cuney, Michel Dumas, James Neill, and Alexander Sautterwhite – set their sights on creating an upscale Black suburb in Maryland. They subsequently launched the ambitious project by buying acres of land at a location close to the Washington, D.C. line, per What I’m Reading. Unfortunately, their vision could…

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5-year-old honored by police for saving mom’s life after she suddenly fainted

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Zoey Reddick was awarded by the Skokie Police Department last Wednesday for her bravery and intelligence. When her mother, Jessica Reddick, became unconscious, the 5-year-old dialed 911, saving her life. During the May incident, she informed the operator, “Um, I was in my room watching TV, and my mom just fainted. Can you come hurry?…

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Ferlanda Fox Nixon is now the first African American and first woman to lead this Newark business group

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Oprah, Jay-Z, and these Black American billionaires are still too poor to be on the Forbes 400 List

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In recent years, there has been a surge in Black billionaires across the world. In America alone, the number of Black billionaires has increased from one to 10 in about 20 years. However, most of these billionaires are not rich enough to make Forbes’ 400 list of the richest Americans. To make it on Forbes’ 400…