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Up-to-date information about Black entrepreneurs, executives & Black owned or controlled companies.
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Rihanna is now worth $1.7 billion
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comRihanna is now worth $1.7 billion, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world. But it’s wasn't music that’s made her so rich.
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Jay-Z, Andre Iguodala Expands Investment Portfolio with Investment in Certified Collectibles Group
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comJay-Z and NBA player Andre Iguodala, was among group of investors who worked with Blackstone Group Inc. in purchasing Certified Collectibles Group, a…
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Tekedra N. Mawakana Named as New co-CEO of Waymo
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comTekedra Mawakana will take the helm at Waymo as co-CEO, as current CEO John Krafcik is stepping down after five and a half years leading the company.…
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Rosalind Brewer Named New CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comWalgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of Rosalind (Roz) Brewer as the company’s Chief Executive Officer,…
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Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam Quits After Boardroom Battle
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comCredit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam on Thursday resigned in the wake of a spying scandal at the bank.
Iqbal Khan, formerly head of Credit Suisse’s wealth…
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David Drummond is Stepping Down as Chief Legal Officer of Google's Parent Company Alphabet
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comDavid Drummond, one of the highest ranking black executives in tech, is stepping down as chief legal officer of Google's parent company Alphabet. Mr.…
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Angola Freezes the Personal Assets of Africa’s Richest Woman
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comWhen an Angolan court froze the assets of Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s richest woman it was widely seen as the strongest signal the country’s…
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Aliko Dangote Africa’s Richest Man to Open New York Office
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comAliko Dangote, the world's richest black man, plans to open family office in New York to help diversify his investments. With a net worth of about $15…
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Bernard Tyson, CEO of Kaiser Permanente, Unexpectedly Died at age 60
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comBernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning in his sleep. He was 60 years old.
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Jay-Z is Hip Hops First Billionaire
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comShawn Jay-Z Carter has been named the world’s first billionaire hip-hop artist by Forbes.com. This is a huge achievement for a kid from the projects.
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