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George E. Johnson, An Entrepreneur Who Revolutionized The Haircare Industry, Passes Away At 99 Years Old
Business

George E. Johnson is an entrepreneur who revolutionized the haircare industry with products for the Black community has passed at 99.

Samantha Dorisca

Jul 7, 2026

Nine West President Noel E. Hord, Who Started Out As A Stock Assistant, Passes Away
Business

The late Noel Hord's career journey from shoe salesman to Nine West Group president and launching a foundation supporting Black youth.

Samantha Dorisca

Jul 6, 2026

Howard University Alum Chequan Lewis Appointed CEO Of Crunch Fitness
BusinessCareerEducationHBCU

Howard University and Harvard Law School alum Chequan Lewis has been appointed the CEO Of Crunch Fitness and will invest in innovation.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 29, 2026

Her Fantasy Box, Founded By Kayla Rowe, Expands Into More Than 4,000 CVS Pharmacy Stores
Business

Her Fantasy Box, a wellness brand founded By Kayla Rowe, has expanded into more than 4,000 CVS Pharmacy stores.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 26, 2026

Biomechanical Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi Raises $7M Seed Round For Patent-Pending Braid Assist Device For Professional Stylists
Technology

Biomechanical engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi has raised a $7 million seed round for a patent-pending braid assist device for professional stylists.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 25, 2026

23-Year-Old Daniel Cressy Becomes First Person In Louisiana Cured Of Sickle Cell Disease Through Gene Therapy
Technology

Daniel Cressy makes history as the first person in Louisiana to be cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 24, 2026

Black-Owned Philly-Style Italian Water Ice Company Opened In Downtown Disney On Juneteenth
Business

Happy Ice, a Black-owned Philly-style Italian water ice company, opened in Anaheim, CA's Downtown Disney District on Juneteenth.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 23, 2026

AethexAI, A Full-Stack Voice AI Infrastructure Startup, Raises $3M In Pre-Seed Round To Level The Playing Field For Enterprises In Emerging Markets
TechnologyVenture Capital

AethexAI, a voice AI infrastructure startup, raises $3 million pre seed round to level the playing field for enterprises in emerging markets.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 22, 2026

Animated Children’s Series 'Gracie's Corner' Will Air On Disney Jr. And Disney+ After New Deal
Technology

"Gracie's Corner," an animated children's series prioritizing Black representation, has been acquired by Disney.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 12, 2026

If Elected, Jasmine Clark Could Make History As The First Black Woman PhD Scientist To Serve In Congress
STEM

If elected, microbiologist Jasmine Clark could make history as the first Black woman Ph.D. scientist to serve in Congress.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 10, 2026

Identical Twin Brothers Become Co-Medical Directors Of Their Hometown Hospital's Emergency Department
Technology

Identical twin brothers have returned to their hometown in Richmond, VA to lead its local hospital emergency room.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 9, 2026

Spelman College Appoints Former NASA Engineer And Roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard As Its 12th President
EducationHBCUSTEMTechnology

Spelman College has appointed former NASA engineer and roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 8, 2026

Lela Moser Makes History As The First Black Valedictorian At Scottsboro High School In Alabama
Education

Lela Moser graduated from Scottsboro High School and made history as its first Black valedictorian in its 132 year history.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 5, 2026

Slutty Vegan Bankruptcy Filing Has Been Updated To Reflect $4M In Debt
Business

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole has updated a bankruptcy filing to reflect $4 million in debt, according to the latest update.

Samantha Dorisca

May 26, 2026

How Justin Tuck Went From NFL To Managing Director At Goldman Sachs
Business

It was always bigger than sports for two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Tuck, who now works as a managing director at Goldman Sachs.

Samantha Dorisca

May 19, 2026