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According to Forbes, dozens of Taco Bell, KFC, and Dairy Queen locations have begun utilizing a system known as Riley — produced by surveillance company Hoptix — to track and analyze workers’ interactions with customers. To assess their performance, the…
Whoopi Goldberg is investing in the culture. Variety reports the EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards) has become an equity investor in Blkfam, a family-focused streaming platform that “entertains, educates and celebrates Black American family-friendly content.” Larry Adams,…
Imagine a life free from the hassle of dealing with a flat tire. Well, this is now closer to possible thanks to Earl Patrick Cole and Brian Yennie. In 2020, Cole and Yennie were among those who participated in the…
According to Center Times Plus, Dr. Griffin previously earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency in anesthesiology before going on to become the school’s first Black graduate to join its faculty. Now,…
Jemal King is holding on to his commitment to provide financial security to his family. WLS-7 in Chicago, IL, reports King once desired to play in the NFL. However, the goal never materialized, and he chose to become a police…
With a diverse portfolio and plans to start new ventures, Forbes reports the “Down in the DM” rapper has built a $100 million empire. As the CEO and founder of the record label Collective Music Group (CMG), Yo Gotti, whose…
Play cousins is a cultural euphemism often adopted by the Black community. Through friendships, community organizations, and many other ties — people routinely choose their family regardless of bloodlines. However, in some unpredictable ways, those who could’ve been regarded as…
There is a commonly held belief in the business world that we are in the midst of a global skills shortage. In fact, 80% of CEOs are still reporting skills gaps as a major threat to their organization’s growth. But…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has altered Tyler Perry’s plans for a significant business venture. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Perry was looking to expand his 330-acre studio in Atlanta, GA, adding 12 soundstages to the property. However, the $800 million project…
Kristen Wells-Collins first had plans to become a pharmacist when she attended Prairie View A&M University, according to D Magazine. However, she decided to transition into chemistry. It was there at the Texas HBCU that one of her professors advised…
“One year I woke up, and I’m like, ‘I wanna go to Harvard,’” Will.i.am shared. “I’m doing all of this business stuff, and I wanna make sure that I’m not just taking advantage of success and not disciplining myself to…
Seventy-six-year-old Sue Taylor sees great promise in the cannabis sector. During an interview with ABC-7 News, the former Catholic school principal shares her joy in owning a Berkeley, CA, dispensary. She reportedly owns the first and only Black-woman-owned dispensary in…
