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Will.i.am made a multi-million dollar mistake by passing on Airbnb founder’s offer to be an early investor
Will.i.am is a powerhouse musician, producer, technologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Born Williams Adams, the musician turned entrepreneur is a multi-faceted entertainer and creative innovator, and a seven-time Grammy Award winner. He started off as a solo artist before co-founding the musical group Black Eyed Peas. As co-founder of Black Eyed Peas, he became a worldwide sensation, working…
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Meet the U.S. Air Force veteran who just opened the first Black-owned brewery in Detroit
Evan Fay, a U.S. Air Force veteran and entrepreneur, is making history in Detroit with the...
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DeKalb County: First-ever free grocery store for students opens
A free grocery store has opened inside Martin Luther King Jr. High School in DeKalb County...
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Former Man Utd player builds $5.5bn empire that’s 7 times Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth: report
Get to know Louis Saha, a former Manchester United striker and France football (soccer) player....
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How LSU star Flau’jae Johnson is helping clear $5 million in debt for 5,000 Louisiana families
In her latest partnership with Experian, LSU Tigers star Flau’jae Johnson has taken on the challenge of relieving consumer debt for thousands of African-American families in Louisiana. The 21-year-old...
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How $180M NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald Jr became a big-time startup investor with stakes in over 160 companies
Get to know Larry Fitzgerald Jr, a former NFL player turned investor. He entered the NFL in 2004 after he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. He would go one to become the cornerstone of the franchise...
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These are the highest-paid Black actors right now
In 2024, the entertainment industry continued to showcase the immense talent and earning power of Black actors, with several dominating Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid actors. Dwayne Johnson,...
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This is why Mark Cuban is advising Black women founders to stop looking for funding
Black women entrepreneurs face significant challenges in securing funding for their businesses. According to Stearnsbank, Black women are three times more likely to be rejected for business loans compared...
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How Flo Rida used $10M fortune to open the first Black-owned plaza in his hometown of Miami Gardens
For the first time in its history, Miami Gardens’ Cloverleaf Plaza is under Black ownership, a milestone celebrated by local entrepreneurs and residents alike. Rapper Flo Rida, born Tramar Lacel...
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Serena Williams launches her first children’s collection with daughters
Serena Williams has unveiled her first-ever line of children’s clothing. The tennis star is working with her daughters Olympia, 7, and Adira, 1, who are the collection’s headliners, in collaboration...
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Saquon Barkley now highest-paid running back and first running back to make over $20M per year: report
Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley is making history with a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension, becoming the highest-paid running back in NFL history, according to a report by ESPN. The...
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Atlanta: Black-owned construction firm founded over 70 years ago in line to hit $1 billion in revenue
Get to know Michael B. Russell Sr., the CEO of H.J. Russell & Co., a Black-owned construction firm in Atlanta, Georgia, which aims to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2029. According to Black Enterprise,...
