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Meet the Couple Behind the New Black-Owned Quality Inn in Memphis, Tennessee

Meet the Couple Behind the New Black-Owned Qual...

This Black couple just made history after acquiring a Quality Inn hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, Black Enterprise reports. Norland James, a veteran and realtor, founded Duke Ventures with his wife, Dr. Amina Gilyard James, in 2019. With many...

Meet the Couple Behind the New Black-Owned Qual...

This Black couple just made history after acquiring a Quality Inn hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, Black Enterprise reports. Norland James, a veteran and realtor, founded Duke Ventures with his wife, Dr. Amina Gilyard James, in 2019. With many...

Ayesha Curry Partnered With MyFitnessPal to Help People Jump Start Their Health Goals For the New Year

Ayesha Curry Partnered With MyFitnessPal to Hel...

We’re building healthy lifestyles this year — together! The Currys never hesitate to lend a helping hand. Whether it’s providing meals on wheels for the community and to children during the pandemic, launching a STEM...

Ayesha Curry Partnered With MyFitnessPal to Hel...

We’re building healthy lifestyles this year — together! The Currys never hesitate to lend a helping hand. Whether it’s providing meals on wheels for the community and to children during the pandemic, launching a STEM...

This 24-Year-Old Professional Show Jumper Rallied a Team of Black Investors to Finance Her Olympic Dreams

This 24-Year-Old Professional Show Jumper Ralli...

This equestrian entrepreneur and her horse, RS Contero, hope to ride into the 2028 Olympic Games! Malachi Hinton prepares for each show jumping event like a true professional. Waking up...

This 24-Year-Old Professional Show Jumper Ralli...

This equestrian entrepreneur and her horse, RS Contero, hope to ride into the 2028 Olympic Games! Malachi Hinton prepares for each show jumping event like a true professional. Waking up...

The Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion To Improve Math Education For Black Students

The Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion ...

The Gates Foundation is investing $1.1B to create more opportunities for higher education and jobs for Black students by improving their math education, Essence reports. Many Black students are at a disadvantage...

The Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion ...

The Gates Foundation is investing $1.1B to create more opportunities for higher education and jobs for Black students by improving their math education, Essence reports. Many Black students are at a disadvantage...

Visa Is Pledging $1 Billion Over the Next Five Years to Expand Financial Inclusion In Africa

Visa Is Pledging $1 Billion Over the Next Five ...

Visa will invest $1B to create financial inclusion in Africa by 2027, AfroTech reports.    Chairman and CEO Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. recently said in a press release that Visa will start operations in Africa “to...

Visa Is Pledging $1 Billion Over the Next Five ...

Visa will invest $1B to create financial inclusion in Africa by 2027, AfroTech reports.    Chairman and CEO Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. recently said in a press release that Visa will start operations in Africa “to...

The NBA Foundation Donated $4.8M to 12 Organizations Providing Black Youth With Economic Opportunities

The NBA Foundation Donated $4.8M to 12 Organiza...

The professional basketball nonprofit is staying true to their dues with the recent donation of $4.8 million to 12 various organizations that are dedicated to the youth, NewsOne reports.  Two years ago,...

The NBA Foundation Donated $4.8M to 12 Organiza...

The professional basketball nonprofit is staying true to their dues with the recent donation of $4.8 million to 12 various organizations that are dedicated to the youth, NewsOne reports.  Two years ago,...