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Up-to-date information about Black entrepreneurs, executives & Black owned or controlled companies.
News, analysis, personal and business finance information, research about Black entrepreneurs, Black executives and Black owned companies. We aim to provide the infomation to keep you informed as you build your business career.
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Steve Stoute launches UnitedMasters with $70M in VC Funding
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comSteve Stoute, the former president of Interscope Records, has launched a new company call UnitedMasters with backing from Silicon Valley VCs. Over the…
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David Steward is America's Newest Black Billionaire and Richest Black American.
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comDavid L. Steward is America's newest Black Billionaire according to the Bloomberg's Billionaire Index. He first appeared on the index on September 28,…
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Will.i.am's startup i.am+ raises $117 million
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comI.am+, the tech startup founded by rapper and entrepreneur will.i.am, has raised $117 million in venture funding, the company disclosed as it…
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Kenneth Chenault, is Stepping Down as American Express Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comThe retirement of Mr. Chenault, who has been with American Express for 37 years, will leave just three black executive at the CEO or Chairman level of…
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Tyler Perry Signs Long Term Production Deal With Viacom
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comViacom Inc. announced it has entered into a comprehensive, multi-year content partnership with the award-winning writer, director, producer, actor and…
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Tesla Appoints Linda Johnson Rice as New Independent Directors to its Board
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comTesla Inc. has appointed Linda Johnson Rice, who leads the Johnson Publishing Company, to serve as an independent director on its board.
Johnson Rice…
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Russell Simmons Sells UniRush, LLC, Operating Company for RushCard and Rapid! PayCard
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.com2017/01/30 - Green Dot Corporation (NYSE:GDOT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UniRush, LLC, and its operating…
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Rosalind Brewer to Step Down as Sam's Club CEO
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comRosalind Brewer, the first woman and first black person to lead a business unit of Wal-Mart, is stepping down at the end of January 2017. Her…
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Only 2 Black Billionaires Make 2016 Forbes 400 Richest Americans List
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfiles.comForbes magazine has published is annually ranking of the 400 Richest Americans for 2016. Again only two black Americans were on the list this year, Op…
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Jay Z Signs Film & TV Production Deal With the Weinstein Company
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