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Haitian roots, global style: the story behind Ron & Ron’s iconic suits
Founded in 1999 by twin brothers Ronald and Rony Delice, Ron & Ron has redefined men’s fashion with its bold, made-to-measure suits. Rooted in Haitian heritage and a passion for craftsmanship, the label quickly gained acclaim, earning accolades like the Fashion Group International’s “Rising Star Award” and Gen-Art’s “Design Fashion Award.” The Delices’ designs have…
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This engineer has invented device to combat hearing loss
Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer and graduate of Tuskegee University, has taken a personal...
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CreditRich secures $100 million series B round in milestone for Black women entrepreneurs
CreditRich, the first Black woman-owned neo-bank, has announced the launch of its $100 million...
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How Victor Ekpoke’s Trending Neurons is redefining financial market predictions with AI
In the high-stakes world of investing, where accurate predictions can make or break portfolios,...
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How BlackStars honoree Franklin Reed is championing diversity and innovation in tech
Franklin Reed has dedicated more than two decades to reshaping the tech industry through a steadfast commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity. As the Executive Director of Global Inclusion, Diversity...
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Deion Sanders joins BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages as co-owner and social change leader
Deion Sanders, the NFL Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, has taken on a new role as a part-owner of BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages. The Iowa-based Black-owned...
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Houston high-school student Oluwaseyi Osarosa Adodo launches foundation to combat Obstetric Fistula in Nigeria
A conversation on the grim realities faced by child brides in some cultures turned into a life mission for 17-year-old Oluwaseyi Osarosa Adodo. Inspired to act after learning about young girls suffering...
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Meet Emma Grede, the powerhouse fashion executive behind multi-billion dollar brands Good American and SKIMS
Emma Grede’s journey from her East London roots to the helm of billion-dollar brands represents a powerful shift in the fashion world toward inclusivity. As co-founder of Good American and a driving...
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Meet Johnnie Reid, the 61-year-old Black woman still running track
Johnnie Reid, a 61-year-old athlete from Naples, Florida, has become a global inspiration, proving that it’s never too late to reach new heights. The African American track and field star, who balances...
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HBCU graduate’s third book, ‘how to graduate from college debt-free’, wins prestigious literary excellence award
Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, a native of Florida and graduate of an HBCU, was recently awarded the 2024 Pencraft Book Award for Literary Excellence for his book, Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College...
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Ella Jenkins, ‘First Lady of children’s music,’ dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the Chicago singer and songwriter celebrated as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” has died at the age of 100. Jenkins, whose career spanned more than six decades, passed...
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Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network to transform media representation
Whoopi Goldberg, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning performer, is stepping into a new role as a champion for women’s sports. At 68, the entertainment icon has unveiled the All Women’s...
