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Women in Business: Meet Alexis Hodges, Founder of Natural State of Mind Essentials

 Meet the creative entrepreneur Alexis Hodges behind organic handmade skincare brand ‘Natural State of Mind Essentials’. Alexis is not the ordinary entrepreneur having to overcome obstacles of sickness which resorted to her spending a large amount of time in hospital. Not afraid to let others know she is a survivor of Crohn’s Disease which is […]

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From “Dumpster Baby” to Multi-Millionaire Inventor

At just 30-years-old, inventor, telecom company founder, software engineer and philanthropist Freddie Figgers, CEO of Figgers Communications, runs the only African American owned telecommunications company in the United States and has distinguished himself as a modern day historical figure worthy of recognition. Figgers’ story of perseverance and overcoming adversity is extraordinary. Abandoned at birth next to a dumpster and adopted by

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Robyn Lattiker-Johnson Joins OWN as head of unscripted Development, Programming & Specials

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that Robyn Lattaker-Johnson is joining the network as Head of OWN Unscripted Development, Programming & Specials. She reports to OWN president, Tina Perry, in this role and will focus on developing a variety of unscripted programs for the network’s core African-American female audience. “Robyn is a seasoned executive with

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TV One Named Among Top Companies For People Of Color

(SILVER SPRING, MD) – December 18, 2019 – TV One was recently named one of the Top Companies of 2019 for People of Color by the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), the premiere organization focusing on cultural diversity, equity and inclusions in the communications industry. As announced by NAMIC, TV One was among the top five programmers and is recognized as a leader

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Former NARS Exec Cara Sabin Has Been Named CEO of Sundial Brands

Sundial Brands, a leading haircare and skincare company recognized for its innovative use of high-quality and culturally authentic ingredients and maker of brands including SheaMoisture, today announced that founder Richelieu Dennis will transition from his roles as Chair and CEO of the company to establish and lead Sundial’s new Social Mission Board, as well as

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Austin Entrepreneur Jourdan Winstead Honors Ancestors through Holistic, Plant Based Products and Services

A few years ago when Jourdan Winstead’s fiancé Ricky, suggested that she look into beauty school, little did she know that she’d find her passion and beyond. It goes without saying, as a mother of two small children both under the age of seven, she’s used to having her hands full.  In addition to being

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Black & Woman Owned Ride Share Transportation Service For Kids On to Something Big!

“I’m on the brink of something bigger than me,” says Shan Cureton, CEO of Kiddie Commute a full service transportation service for kids. The busy mom of three and communications instructor at Southwestern college in Chula Vista, has found a niche offering rides exclusively driving for kids. It all started because of her challenges getting

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Photo Scoop: Essence Fest Black & Positively Golden Movement (Lit)

McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden movement was lit at the 25th Essence Festival! The (em)power-packed weekend was full of activities to uplift and inspire up-and-coming entrepreneurs everywhere. With appearances by actress/businesswoman La La Anthony, entertainer Luke James, reality television stars Cynthia Bailey, Tamar Braxton and Trina Braxton, vocal powerhouses Jazmine Sullivan and Kierra Sheard, the always-suave actor/host Terrence J and more, some of the culture’s brightest

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