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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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Interview with Markus Green, Esq. at 2023 BlackStars Experience -
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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
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Bridging cultures and igniting change: Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrates 40th anniversary with a nod to the future
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…
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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
Amy Sherald is set to make history as the first Black contemporary artist to hold a solo exhibition...
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10 famous Haitian Americans you should know
The Haitian-American community has long been a vibrant and influential force in various fields,...
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The history of Belmont, an upscale Black suburb in Maryland that was halted by White developers
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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The history behind the Salaga Slave Market In Ghana
A report from Cambridge University Press reveals that Salaga was one of the leading slave markets...
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The little-known story of Gertie Davis, the adopted daughter of Harriet Tubman
Gertie Davis was the adopted daughter of Harriet Tubman, and remains a little-known figure...
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Here is what will happen as the Titanic disintegrates undersea after 112 years since the wreck
More than 112 years after it sank to the ocean floor, the wreck of the RMS Titanic is showing...
Women
5-year-old honored by police for saving mom’s life after she suddenly fainted
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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Meet Filda Bandas, the only left-footed female footballer in South Sudan
Filda Bandas is carving a unique path for herself. Being the only left-footed player at the...
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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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Angel Reese points finger at media over WNBA players being racially targeted by fans
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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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How Spill, the Black-owned Twitter alternative, attracted celebrity investor Kerry Washington
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Shock as LVMH sells Virgil Abloh’s Off-White brand to Bluestar Alliance
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Texas entrepreneur acquires largest historic building in his hometown built over a century ago
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