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After joining college at 10, this 17-year-old has earned her doctorate

While most of her peers were navigating middle school, Dorothy Jean Tillman II joined college at the age of 10. She completed her associate’s degree, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in less than five years. At…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 17, 2024
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This Cameroonian immigrant has built a luxury bag company approved by Beyoncé

Wilglory Tanjong has always loved fashion. She found joy flipping through the Vogue Fashion book and constantly begged her mother to buy it for her. However, it took Tanjong reconnecting with Africa to realize that…

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Youngest and first Black female partner at GV launches own venture capital firm

In 2020, Terri Burns made history by becoming the first Black female partner and the youngest-ever partner at GV (formerly Google Ventures) at the age of 26. She has now launched her own firm to…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 16, 2024
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This Rutgers doctoral student defended her dissertation and had her baby on the same day

Rutgers doctoral student Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez celebrated the birth of her child and her doctoral dissertation presentation on the same day. She had planned everything with the university staff and faculty, but her water broke on…

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Ice Cube sells first Big3 team for $10 million

Hip-hop legend Ice Cube has sold his first Big3 basketball league team in a historic $10 million deal. A consortium led by investment firm DCB Sports, including a mix of professional athletes and celebrities, has…

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One-year-old Ghanaian boy recognized as youngest male artist by Guinness World Records

One-year-old Ace Liam has been awarded the record for youngest male artist by the Guinness World Records. The Ghanaian child attempted the remarkable feat in Accra between January 18 and January 20, 2024. His mother,…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 15, 2024
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Jay-z’s venture capital firm close to finalizing $1 billion merger

Jay-Z‘s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners is close to finalizing a $1 billion merger. According to a report by Bloomberg, the firm is engaged in advanced discussions to merge with the investment division of…

By Preta Peace Namasaba May 14, 2024
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This Black family owns all the McDonald’s in Compton City

Over three decades ago, Patricia Williams began working with the McDonald’s franchise to build a legacy for her children. She never assumed that they would want to work for or even take over the business…

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