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Esosa Osa doesn’t just analyze information warfare, she documents it with receipts. As founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, the Duke University graduate has dedicated her career to fighting digital harm and amplifying Black voices in an increasingly chaotic information landscape. Her organization recently released comprehensive reports tracking threats to Black communities, including the Digital […]
Renee Hastings is the President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a premier virtual assistance service agency. She leads a skilled team of account executives, project managers, specialists, podcast producers, and executive assistants who provide project management, investor coordination, podcast production support, and business consulting for venture capital firms, private equity and real estate investors, […]
Steve McKeever has spent 25 years discovering and nurturing talent that major labels overlooked. As founder and CEO of Hidden Beach Recordings, he launched the careers of Grammy winner Jill Scott and Kindred The Family Soul while creating the Billboard topping Unwrapped series. The Harvard Law School graduate turned music executive reflects on his journey […]
Kendra Dinkins stands at the helm of Taylor Electric Company, a 103-year-old family business that has weathered decades of change in Chicago’s construction landscape. As president, CEO, and part owner of one of the city’s oldest African-American owned electrical contracting firms, Dinkins brings a unique perspective to leadership, legacy, and the evolving construction industry. The […]
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David Mosley shares winning strategies for CEOs
David Mosley’s journey from delivering newspapers in Baltimore to running multimillion dollar enterprises epitomizes the power of strategic entrepreneurship. As President and CEO of E
Vusi Thembekwayo breaks down CEO mindset secrets
Vusi Thembekwayo stands as one of Africa’s most influential business minds, transforming hundreds of businesses worldwide as a venture capitalist, elite coach, and best-selling author.
Ashley M. Fox left Wall Street to build Empify for millions
Ashley M. Fox is the founder and CEO of Empify, a fintech company democratizing financial education. A former Wall Street analyst and Howard University graduate,
Bun B reveals successful Trill Burgers empire secrets
From the legendary stages of Southern rap to the bustling kitchen of his Houston restaurant, Bernard “Bun B” Freeman has mastered the art of building
The Source co-founder Hilmon Sorey crushes barriers in tech
Silicon Valley technology veteran Hilmon Sorey has witnessed firsthand the evolution of barriers that once seemed insurmountable for aspiring entrepreneurs. With three successful exits as
Rob Lockett leads LISC Detroit with bold, servant vision
Rob Lockett isn’t just leading LISC Detroit—he’s reshaping how community development works in a city poised for transformation. Since stepping into the Executive Director role
CEO Warren Thompson building a billion-dollar family empire
Warren Thompson is the President and Chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation, the largest minority-owned food service and facilities management company in the U.S. Under his
Where culture meets cool in Sekou Thornell’s Kitboys Club
In the hazy midday light of a neighborhood pitch in Atlanta, Sekou Thornell watches as a gathering of young players move fluidly across the field,
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Forest Harper champions mentorship as a force for equity
In today’s competitive professional landscape, the difference between talent realized and talent squandered often comes down to one critical factor: access to meaningful mentorship. While
Bob Kendrick illuminates legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball
In the heart of Kansas City stands a monument to triumph, resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Black America. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum preserves
EdTrust CEO Denise Forte breaks education inequality myths
In the complex landscape of American education, few leaders possess both the policy expertise and passionate advocacy displayed by Denise Forte. As president and CEO
Southern Company CEO Chris Womack on energy and leadership
At the helm of one of the nation’s most influential energy conglomerates, Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack, navigates the complex intersection of
CEO Forest Harper on how INROADS is shaping future CEOs
In the world of leadership development and corporate diversity, few organizations have made as profound an impact as INROADS. For 55 years, this institution has
Carnegie Mellon’s Dr. Derek Ham probes cultural innovation
Dr. Derek Ham, the visionary director of Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center, is redefining the intersection of technology and cultural storytelling. With a distinguished academic
CoolxDad’s CEO Kevin Barnett reshapes modern fatherhood
In the wake of social upheaval and pandemic isolation, Kevin Barnett found himself asking profound questions about his purpose and community impact. The tragic killings
Regina Gwynn’s billion-dollar Black Women Talk Tech plan
Regina Gwynn, co-founder of Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT), is a dynamic force in the technology industry. After starting her career in product development at
