Alexis Coates

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon Invest $1.2 Million in Rhode Island Community Center

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Viola Davis and Julius Tennon are turning personal history into permanent community infrastructure. Viola Davis and Julius Tennon have been instrumental in community advancements through their philanthropic work. The philanthropic efforts of Viola Davis and Julius Tennon highlight the importance of investing in local needs. Viola Davis and Julius Tennon have made a significant impact […]

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Lonce Scott II Legacy Foundation Launches to Expand Youth Leadership and Scholarship Opportunities

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The Lonce Scott II Legacy Foundation was established to ensure that the values Lonce Scott II lived every day—education, leadership, mentorship, and community service—continue to inspire and transform lives for generations to come. Rather than simply preserving his memory, the foundation is actively investing in young people who will become tomorrow’s leaders. As a 501(c)(3)

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People on the Move: Derrick L. Horsley Builds a Legacy of Leadership and Service

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The military veteran, entrepreneur, author and nonprofit leader is transforming decades of experience into a platform designed to develop people, strengthen organizations and expand opportunity. Leadership is often measured by titles, revenue and organizational reach. For Derrick L. Horsley, however, its real value is found in what a leader builds for the people who come

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Ochebhoya Ekpete Continues Leading Leatherback Following Zedcrest Acquisition, Positioning the Fintech for Global Growth

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LONDON, United Kingdom — As African financial institutions continue to expand their influence across global markets, one of the most significant fintech developments of the year is entering its next phase. Ochebhoya Ekpete, the founder and chief executive behind Leatherback, will continue leading the cross-border payments company following its acquisition by Zedcrest Group, a diversified

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Adedayo Amzat Leads Zedcrest Group’s Acquisition of Leatherback, Expanding Africa’s Global Fintech Reach

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LAGOS, Nigeria — African financial institutions are increasingly moving from investing in promising startups to acquiring and scaling them, signaling a new phase in the continent’s financial services evolution. At the center of one of the latest examples is Adedayo Amzat, Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, who has led the company’s acquisition of Leatherback,

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James H. Sills III Positioned to Lead Historic $1.27 Billion Black-Owned Banking Institution

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DURHAM, N.C. — A new chapter is being written in the history of Black-owned banking in America, and James H. Sills III is poised to help lead it. Mechanics & Farmers Bank (M&F Bank), one of the nation’s oldest African American-owned financial institutions, and South Carolina-based Optus Bank have announced plans to merge, creating a

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CORELEX™ Unveils AI Delivery Intelligence Platform That Transforms Business Requests into Sprint-Ready Work

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New platform combines AI, Agile delivery, and executive intelligence to help organizations move from idea to execution with speed, visibility, and measurable business value. BALTIMORE, Md. — July 28, 2026 — CORELEX™, today announced the launch of its enterprise solution designed to modernize how organizations capture ideas, evaluate opportunities, prioritize work, and deliver strategic initiatives

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People on the Move: Brent Leggs Leads a New Era of Preservation as National Trust CEO and Expands Investment in America’s Black Historic Places

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BBR Power Move Score: 96/100 Industry: Historic Preservation • Nonprofit Leadership • Community Development • Philanthropy Location: Washington, D.C. For decades, historic preservation was often viewed as the work of protecting buildings from demolition. Brent Leggs has spent his career redefining that mission. Under his leadership, preservation has become a catalyst for economic development, community

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Could Prescription Eye Drops Replace Reading Glasses? New Vision Treatments Gain Momentum in 2026

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A New Era in Vision Correction For decades, reaching for a pair of reading glasses has been considered an inevitable part of aging. Now, advances in ophthalmology are offering millions of adults another option. A new generation of prescription eye drops designed to treat presbyopia—the age-related loss of close-up vision—has entered the market, with several

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People on the Move: Kofi Asante Launches Bluecore Energy With $10 Million to Build the Future of Nuclear Power for the AI Economy

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BBR Power Move Score: 98/100 Industry: Clean Energy • Artificial Intelligence • Nuclear Technology • Venture Capital Location: Long Beach, California As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, one question is becoming increasingly urgent: Where will all the electricity come from? Data centers supporting AI applications are consuming unprecedented amounts of power, forcing governments and

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