Oprah Winfrey attending Barack Obama Campaign Rally for Democratic Presidential Primary with Oprah Winfrey, The Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH, December 09, 2007: ShutterStock: 181470764

From media icon to business mogul: A look at Oprah’s path to building a $2.8 billion fortune

Media icon Oprah Winfrey has ascended to the exclusive realm of dollar-billionaires, a status attained by only a select few worldwide. However, for someone like Winfrey, who emerged from humble beginnings in a society marred…

The first Black-owned footwear company has launched its inaugural shoe line

Earlier this year, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards joined forces with Designer Brands to establish the Jan Ernst Matzeliger Studio (JEMS), marking a significant milestone as the first-ever black-owned footwear and shoe factory. From this groundbreaking establishment,…

Horace Dawson appointed CEO of Red Lobster

Horace Dawson has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Red Lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant chain. His journey with the company began in 2014 when he assumed the role of Executive…

2023 BlackStars honoree Deniece Laurent-Mantey appointed by Biden to lead new Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. During the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the Biden-Harris administration said it was establishing…

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