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The Visionary: Michael Thompson’s Journey from Pioneering Video Streaming to Leading a Company with a Projected Valuation of $2.9 Billion

December 11, 2024 admin 0

In the late 1990s, a groundbreaking achievement forever changed the course of digital media—and it wasn’t Netflix. Michael Thompson, a celebrated technologist and entrepreneur, cracked the code to stream video online through copper wires in less than 30 days, achieving […]

An Interview with Alvin Jones Executive Director of Black Connect

December 10, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Can you share the journey that led you to become the Executive Director of Black Connect? My journey to becoming the Executive Director of Black Connect is rooted in a lifelong commitment to service, integrity, and community empowerment. […]

An Interview with Michael Nabors Founder Of Elevate Construction

September 28, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your company and services. Elevate Construction, which I founded in January 2021, specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative construction solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs. We focus on both residential and commercial projects, ranging from […]

Cedrik Whittaker MSW, TRLC-Veteran Benefits and Entertainment Consultant

September 18, 2024 admin 0

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Legacy of Leadership: How CMRignite is Shaping the Future of Multicultural Communications

September 6, 2024 admin 0

By Staff For nearly three decades, Jacque Moore has been a trailblazer in the marketing world, transforming her vision into the nation’s largest Black-owned cause marketing agency, CMRignite. As we celebrate National Black Business Month, CMRignite’s story embodies the values of entrepreneurship, […]

Braxton K. Davis, JD, CPP – Executive Director of The National Council on Patent Practicum Inc.

September 4, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your non-profit. The National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of patent law. NCPP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the patent profession. […]

Why Your Business Needs to be Certified as a Diverse Supplier

August 8, 2024 admin 0

Sponsored By JPMorgan Chase Now more than ever, consumers and companies alike are prioritizing businesses that are actively addressing diversity, equity and inclusion. They’re seeking out diverse suppliers – defined as businesses that are at least 51% owned and operated […]

Author Of The Ethical Imperative-Andrew C.M. Cooper, Esq

August 8, 2024 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an author? We draw inspiration from many different things. I personally find stories of overcoming challenges the most potent force. So, it was fitting for me to be inspired by the great story […]

An Interview with Educator Craig Soaries

August 7, 2024 admin 0

By Staff What sparked your journey in the world of academia? It actually began in 1966 when I was eleven years old and my parents saw to it that I applied for a private/publicly funded demonstration jr/sr high school located […]

In The Face of Adversity: RICHARD LAWSON – Path to PURPOSE

July 22, 2024 admin 0

By Wayne Anderson Overcoming Life’s Trials with Determination and Compassion “I’m an actor. It’s no struggle for me any more than it would be for a marathon champion to train by running 5 to 10 miles a day. I’ve accepted the process of what it takes to be an artist. Sure, I’ve been out of work, I’ve been without money, but it’s not a struggle. It’s what I do.” There is no one direct path to success in Hollywood. However, if youthful vibrancy and the singular possession of being handsome were requirements, and the phrase “Black Don’t Crack” truly describes […]

Norm J. Jones Ph.D. President & CEO of Integrated Diversity LLC

July 18, 2024 admin 0

By Staff What does success look like for you? The more I hear the word success the less I like it. Like so many words, its meaning has been contourted into something that sometimes puts us at odds with what […]

Kimberly Miles Founder of MïkTu Naturals

July 9, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your company and products. MïkTu Naturals is a brand that’s all about the love and care of your feet. I’m often asked where the name came from and I explain that Mik is Kim ,(my […]

How to take action and help protect older adults from scams

July 9, 2024 admin 0

Sponsored by JPMorganChase Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal […]

Terk Stevens CEO of Terk Entertainment Group

July 1, 2024 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? My journey into entrepreneurship was inspired by my mentor Ivan Hall. At 16, I was involved in a fight at a Skating ring. Ivan pulled me into his car. It was an […]

Derron Cherry- Women’s Wear Designer

June 28, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your company and services. My Company specializes in women’s wear. We offer ready to wear and evening wear, as well as custom pieces for special occasions like weddings, red carpets and stage performances. What inspires […]

Educator Kapri Dowdell

June 27, 2024 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an educator? I desired to become a teacher, a special education teacher specifically, to help students reach their full potential academically, mentally, and socially. Growing up I loved working with a wide range […]