Jacob Walthour Jr., founder and CEO of Blueprint Capital Advisors, has been named a 2026 Melanin Money 100 Honoree in the Capital, Investment & Wealth Management category. Jacob Walthour Jr. is recognized for his contributions to the industry. Jacob Walthour Jr. has made significant strides in enhancing the financial landscape. The national recognition honors Walthour’s […]
One of the most significant advances in modern genetic medicine may have quietly emerged from a laboratory in Japan. Researchers at Mie University have demonstrated, for the first time, that it is possible to selectively remove the extra copy of chromosome 21—the genetic abnormality responsible for Down syndrome from laboratory-grown human cells using CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing
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Black entrepreneurs recorded their strongest fundraising quarter since 2022, fueled by major investments in artificial intelligence and technology. Yet Black-founded startups still receive less than 1% of America’s venture capital. The first months of 2026 delivered a long-awaited sign of renewed momentum for Black entrepreneurs in the venture capital market. U.S.-based startups with at least
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The golf legend’s investment in Full Swing is expected to deliver a multimillion-dollar payday—and offers another lesson in the power of ownership, technology, and long-term investing, including the Tiger Woods Full Swing investment. Tiger Woods has spent most of his life making history on the golf course. But one of his latest financial wins has
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Listen – 2 min 30 sec A Legal Partner for Business Growth Every successful business reaches a point where legal guidance becomes more than a necessity—it becomes a competitive advantage. For entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies alike, having experienced legal counsel can mean the difference between protecting years of hard work and facing costly mistakes.
LISTEN 4:46 BBR Business Icons Some entrepreneurs build successful companies. Others build industries. Few change the financial history of an entire community. For more than four decades, Robert L. Johnson has done exactly that. His career represents one of the greatest stories of entrepreneurship, ownership, and wealth creation in American business history. Robert L. Johnson’s
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Restoring Power Through Ownership, Unity, and Strategic Discipline UNCLASSIFIED — FOR THE PEOPLE The Black National Advancement Strategy seeks to empower African Americans by uniting efforts for economic progress. The Black National Advancement Strategy is essential for empowering communities and fostering economic growth. INTRODUCTION TO THE BLACK NATIONAL ADVANCEMENT STRATEGY For too long, African Americans
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🎧 Listen to this article – 5 min 12 sec PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: Terri M. Lee Continues Reshaping Atlanta’s Housing Future Through Equity, Growth, and Community Development In every major city, there are quiet architects of transformation — leaders whose work does not always dominate headlines but fundamentally shapes how communities live, grow, and
BBR LIVE: Deryl McKissack Is Building More Than Structures — She’s Building Legacy, Influence, and Economic Power In American business, there are leaders who build companies. Then there are leaders who build industries. Deryl McKissack belongs in the second category. For more than three decades, McKissack has stood as one of the most influential figures
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