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How T-Pain turned around his business through the help of Shaquille O’Neal
T-Pain recently opened up about how NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal played a pivotal role in reshaping his approach to business. During an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaq, the Grammy-winning artist reflected on the lessons he’s learned from O’Neal’s multifaceted career, as per Afro Tech. O’Neal, a basketball icon turned business mogul, has built…
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How beloved founder Pinky Cole lost ownership of her multimillion-dollar business ‘Slutty Vegan’ but bought it back
Pinky Cole Hayes, founder of the popular plant-based restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, has reclaimed...
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Whole Foods under fire after accusing Black man of shoplifting $200 in groceries he had receipt for
One man’s Whole Foods experience has set the internet ablaze. According to Black Enterprise,...
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How Ghana’s Kyerematen-Jimoh went from being IBM’s first African woman executive director to starting her own tech company
Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh didn’t set out to make history, but she did. As the first African...
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South Africa: How Kiara Scott broke barriers to become the youngest female head winemaker at 26
Mitchells Plain, a densely populated area located within the city of Cape Town, South Africa, is often associated with social challenges. Yet, for Kiara Scott, it is the place where her dream of becoming...
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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,...
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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 launch of Roar Brewing Co., the city’s first Black-owned brewery. The new venture, which opened on March...
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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 thanks to the help of Goodr, an organization that works to feed those in need. The new initiative aims to combat...
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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. The former footballer has transitioned from a successful football career to an even more impressive business...
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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,...
