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Back in 2013, when the founders of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture were seeking donors, they were encouraged to reach out to a man named Robert F. Smith. And that […]
Gladys Knight Sues to Remove her Name from Son’s Restaurants June 21, 2016 – Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Revenue has raided Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles. Gladys Knight’s son, who runs the operation, […]
In the weeks following the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, more and more influencers, like Solange and Killer Mike, have started to #BankBlack and have transferred their money into black-owned banks. Now, a historic black […]
Miami, Florida – As Carnival Cruise Line’s Senior Director of Human Resource and Compliance, Dr. Rosalie Payne specializes in policy development, change management and the implementation of employee engagement programs. Her 31-year history in human resources […]
By Charlene Crowell It’s that time of year again when days are longer, temperatures are higher and auto dealers advertise some of the most tempting deals. And while there’s nothing new about new car fever […]
By Sydney Scott, essence.com Economist Roger Ferguson has been appointed to the board of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, making him the first African-American board member in the company’s history. According to USA Today, Ferguson will […]
By Frederick H. Lowe Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles, an Atlanta-area restaurant chain co-founded by singer Gladys Knight and operated by her son, Shanga Ali Hankerson, has agreed to go into receivership under state supervision, […]
Kenneth Reddick was recently elected to an unprecedented third term as President of the Riverside Fine Arts Association. Kenneth has guided the organization to higher levels in both concert attendance and income. The organization seeks to enrich […]
By Frederick H. Lowe The number of black-male owned businesses with employees declined between 2007, the beginning of the Great Recession, and 2012, the end of it, according to a report by the Center for […]
by Naomi LeChance Wells Fargo’s sordid practice of steering minorities into exploitative mortgages burst into public view after the housing crash in 2008. But to a black business group the bank has partnered with — […]
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