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In a world where representation matters, Richard Parsons stands out as a powerful figure whose impact on the media industry resonates deeply within the African American community. Born on October 3, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, Parsons rose from humble beginnings to become a pioneering leader, advocating for diversity and
Dr. Constance Craig-Mason compiled an inventive literary project that is reshaping the financial landscape for BIPOC families and small business owners nationwide. The groundbreaking book, “Money TALK$: Uncut Convos with Financial Experts on How to Grow, Leverage and Protect Your Assets,” is authored by 24 accomplished Black financial thought-leaders, presenting
10-year-old STEM Princess Ava N. Simmons and her older sister Chynah Jeter from Durham, North Carolina have launched their Team Genius Toy Line inspired by their love for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The line is now available in retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. With the unwavering
For four years, Kevon Chisolm and his 16-year-old son, Kamari, have been organizing online summer camps for children through their non-profit organization, Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. These camps provide an excellent opportunity to maintain learning and create a fun, engaging environment where students can acquire wealth-building concepts alongside peers who share
The advent of streaming has revolutionized the way we consume entertainment. With over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+, viewers now have access to a plethora of mainstream content at their fingertips. However, amid the proliferation of these giant streaming platforms, the importance of small streaming platforms
Ken Granderson, the CEO of BlackFacts.com, recently spoke at this year’s FUTURE:ADY Conference in Harlem, an annual event that prepares and strengthens future ready communities through technology and innovation. Founded in 1997 by MIT alumnus Granderson, BlackFacts became the world’s first Black history search engine. 25 years later, the monumental
NEW YORK (AP) — Kathryn Ross was one of just two Black women in Accenture’s Miami office when she first joined the global consulting firm nearly 27 years ago. Now a managing partner, Ross was tapped in December to create the inclusion and diversity agenda for Accenture’s venture capital investment
How do you brand yourself as an entrepreneur? This is a question that was purposed to me in a caribou coffee shop one random afternoon by an acquaintance of mine. He went on to speak about the uncertainty of taking on such a title, let alone maintaining it. This discussion
In the black community, therapy often has a negative stigma attached to it, which is based on the misconstrued assumption that only “crazy” people require therapy, or that it should be reserved for the weak-minded. By creating Therapy for Black Girls, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D., is eagerly working to
