“I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”
– Madam C.J. Walker-
The Oldest Black-Owned Business in the United States
The Oldest Black-Owned Business in the United States was founded in Columbus, Ohio. The Ward Transfer Line is the country’s oldest continuously operating African-American business. William S. Ward established the company in 1881…
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Alvin Ailey used the power of dance to empower black people.
Alvin Ailey was born on January 5, 1931, in Rogers, Texas City. He founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York in 1958 and best known for popularizing modern dance. He…
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Jahkil Jackson: Founder of “Project I Amâ€
By Nonso Nwagbo Renowned for his massive philanthropy, Jahkil Jackson is the creator of the famous Project I Am. Through the project, Jahkil looks to create awareness for alleviating homelessness in Chicago and…
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Moziah Bridges: The 15-Year Old Founder of Mo’s Bows
by Nonso Nwagbo Moziah Bridges is the founder and CEO of Mo’s Bows, a bow tie company based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. He founded his company at the young age of nine.…
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Story of Maya Penn: The Young Fashion Mogul
by Nonso Nwagbo At just 20, Maya Penn has already established herself as one of America’s youngest leaders. The award-winning young entrepreneur is the CEO of Maya’s Ideas, a renowned fashion company. Penn…
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4 Bandage Brands for Black & Brown Skin Tones
Bandage Brands can make a difference. I received a small envelope addressed to my six and four-year-old boys from a family friend in Ohio in 2017. It was “bandages,”! However, to great surprise,…
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The Woman Who Could Cure Cancer Using Laser Technology
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green had made history when she became the first person to cure cancer in mice using laser technology-activated nanoparticles successfully. This unique nanoparticle technology was found to cure cancer after testing on…
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Mikaila Ulmer signed an $11 Million deal at 11 years old
Mikaila Ulmer is only 11 years old and recently signed a $11 million deal with Whole Foods
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Co-hosts tell the story of Ophelia Devore-Mitchell.
Co-hosts Vanessa & Cyslie chat about the first known black model, Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell. They recap their blog about how DeVore became a businesswoman by opening Grace Del Marco in 1946, which is one…
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Self-made Millionaire at the age of 15
 https://jaylenbledsoe.com/ “Dream & Think Big. Control Your Future. Own Self Validation. Don’t Seek Validation.†– Jaylen D. Bledsoe Born and raised in Missouri by a single black teenage mom, Jaylen D. Bledsoe…
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