Kimberly Wilson
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On The Shoulders Of Giants: 8 Successful Industry Leaders Reveal The Black History Makers That Inspired Them To Lead
Good leaders inspire us to believe in the impossible. Great leaders inspire us to believe in ourselves. Black History Month presents a collective opportunity to...
BLCK VC Examines The State of Black Venture With New Report And The Findings Are Shocking
Black founders have historically faced significant challenges in securing VC funding and average less than 2% of overall investment dollars each year. But, there’s a...
The Power of Feeling Seen: How This Multi-Million Earning Trademark Attorney Is Increasing Black Women’s Wealth By Helping Them See Their Worth
Black women are valuable, but rarely are we valued. Despite our massive social, political, and economic contributions, the data across landscapes reflect the same trend;...
LISC And Uber Eats Launch ‘Black Restaurant Fund’ To Fuel BIPOC Culinary Industry
Black founders with a passion for food are in for some great news, just in time for Black History Month. According to a recent announcement,...
$50M Black Woman-Founded Black VC Fund Launches Bootcamp For Underrepresented Ohio Entrepreneurs
Black founders in Ohio just received some great news. Lightship Foundation, the $50M fund for underrepresented Midwestern founders recently announced plans to expand its free entrepreneurship education...
Hampton University Is Giving First Year Students A Financial Head Start With Free Investment Accounts For Market Trading
The economic divide between rich and poor developed along racial lines in the US. The wealth gap between Black and white communities continues to perpetuate...
Data Suggests Black Employee Resource Groups Don’t Receive Enough Support Outside Of Black History Month
Black History Month is the time of year when our country spotlights the incredibly valuable contributions our culture has and continues to make. But some...
Atlanta Has The Most Black-Owned Businesses In The Nation
Atlanta is known for many things. Now, thanks to new data, the city can brag about being a major hub for Black business. According to...
After Losing His Grandmother To Heart Disease, Chris Goode Started A Juice Brand That’s Caught The Attention Of Whole Foods
Ruby Jean was the heart of her family. The matriarch stepped into her grandson Chris Goode’s life early on when his father was largely absent,...
Essence Ventures Convened Black Entrepreneurs To Make History Ringing The Nasdaq Bell
Building Black generational wealth has been at the top of many conversations, especially this month. Although there’s lots of work to still be done, it’s...