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Wharton School of UPenn Honors Hettie Simmons Love, Its First Black MBA Graduate

Wharton School of UPenn Honors Hettie Simmons L...

It’s the world’s leading business school! The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania honored 98-year-old Hettie Simmons Love, its first Black student to graduate from the School’s MBA program, Black...

Wharton School of UPenn Honors Hettie Simmons L...

It’s the world’s leading business school! The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania honored 98-year-old Hettie Simmons Love, its first Black student to graduate from the School’s MBA program, Black...

Son Of Texas’ First Black Architect Donates $1 Million To UT Austin In Honor Of Father’s Legacy

Son Of Texas’ First Black Architect Donates $1 ...

He’s making sure he keeps his father’s name alive! The son of Texas’ first Black licensed architect donated $1 million to the University of Texas at Austin in honor of...

Son Of Texas’ First Black Architect Donates $1 ...

He’s making sure he keeps his father’s name alive! The son of Texas’ first Black licensed architect donated $1 million to the University of Texas at Austin in honor of...

Kyrie Irving Hires Stepmother, Now She's Believed To Be The Only Black Woman NBA Agent

Kyrie Irving Hires Stepmother, Now She's Believ...

It’s a game changer! According to The Bleacher Report, Kyrie Irving just hired his stepmother, making way for her to possibly be the only Black woman representing an active NBA player.  Irving...

Kyrie Irving Hires Stepmother, Now She's Believ...

It’s a game changer! According to The Bleacher Report, Kyrie Irving just hired his stepmother, making way for her to possibly be the only Black woman representing an active NBA player.  Irving...

First Black-Owned Seafood Restaurant In City Island Opens Its Doors

First Black-Owned Seafood Restaurant In City Is...

It’s a family effort! The first Black-owned seafood restaurant in City Island, New York has opened its doors, Bronx Times reports.  Darryl Lelie is the founder and owner of Seafood...

First Black-Owned Seafood Restaurant In City Is...

It’s a family effort! The first Black-owned seafood restaurant in City Island, New York has opened its doors, Bronx Times reports.  Darryl Lelie is the founder and owner of Seafood...

Harris-Stowe State University Names Its First Black Woman President

Harris-Stowe State University Names Its First B...

She’s carrying on a rich legacy! Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has just named its first Black woman president, Fox 2 Now reports. Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is a St. Louis...

Harris-Stowe State University Names Its First B...

She’s carrying on a rich legacy! Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) has just named its first Black woman president, Fox 2 Now reports. Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is a St. Louis...

Pamela Culpepper Makes History As First Black Woman To Sit On Prada’s Board

Pamela Culpepper Makes History As First Black W...

She’s the first in the company’s 100+ year history! Pamela Culpepper is making history as the first Black woman to sit on the board of Prada, Essence reports. Culpepper is...

Pamela Culpepper Makes History As First Black W...

She’s the first in the company’s 100+ year history! Pamela Culpepper is making history as the first Black woman to sit on the board of Prada, Essence reports. Culpepper is...