Sterling Coleman left his role at a Fortune 500 company to become one of the top Zaxby’s franchisees. According to the SJAC Food Groups website, The St. Louis, MO, native’s business prowess was displayed at an early age while living…
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Sterling Coleman left his role at a Fortune 500 company to become one of the top Zaxby’s franchisees. According to the SJAC Food Groups website, The St. Louis, MO, native’s business prowess was displayed at an early age while living…
A Black pharmacist has opened a pharmacy to fill a void in an Ohio neighborhood. On April 1, 2024, Dr. Emmanuel Ayanjoke held a grand opening for Altev Community Pharmacy in Avondale, OH, according to WCPO-9 (an affiliate of ABC…
A program is helping a group of Black women restructure their finances. Business Insider reports that the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund is behind In Her Hands, an Atlanta, GA-based guaranteed income program launched in 2022 that gives 650 low-income…
Co-founders Jillian Anderson and DeVynne Starks are breaking ground in one of the nation’s busiest airports. Anderson and Starks are leading HERide, a rideshare company that prioritizes women’s safety. The concept was born in 2017 after Anderson dedicated time to…
La La Anthony is creating an impact in her hometown of New York City, NY, through her foundation, La La Land Foundation and its ThreeSixty program. According to ThreeSixty’s website, the TV personality, actress, and entrepreneur’s foundation launched ThreeSixty as…
AFROTECH™ is all about fostering a community for Black techies. At our annual AFROTECH™ Conference — the largest Black tech homecoming — Black innovators, disruptors, and leaders are provided with spaces to not only gain insight from esteemed figures in…
David C. Williams’ innovative spirit remained a driving force in his journey to overcome obstacles and significantly impact the tech space. The engineer was born in Dallas, TX, in what he describes as the “poorest corner of the city.” At…
The time has come once again for AFROTECH™ Future 50 to celebrate those who are actively shaping the future. Launched in 2022, the annual list honors dynamic investors, future makers, visionary founders, changemakers, and corporate catalysts. Familiar faces that have…
With her dual roles as an investor and educator, Tiana Tukes is stretching her influence to the next generation. Tukes is the co-founder of LGBT+ VC, a nonprofit that is designed to provide support to college students interested in venture…
Beyoncé is embracing her roots once more in her most recent musical undertaking, “Cowboy Carter.” While her eighth studio album has clear Country influences, the Houston, TX, native is sending a message to the world that this is not a…
Legendary Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald recently announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 years playing at an elite professional level. The Super Bowl champion shocked football fans across the country when he announced his departure from…
If you’re a burgeoning business owner or hopeful entrepreneur, chances are you’re familiar with ABC’s Shark Tank. Premiering in 2009, the show’s premise revolves around aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their products or business ideas to a panel of potential investors, known…