The new Los Angeles institution brings art, film and popular culture together, with a mission to expand whose stories receive recognition. Mellody Hobson and George Lucas are not just influential figures; they are pioneers in transforming cultural landscapes. By Black Business Review The collaboration between Mellody Hobson and George Lucas exemplifies the power of storytelling […]
The former Starbucks chief joins as an investor and strategic partner as Clark and co-founder Alicia Zubikowski build a broader media business. By Black Business Review Former Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz has joined Pivot25 Productions as an investor and strategic partner, giving the media company co-founded by Ryan Clark and producer Alicia Zubikowski
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Behind the public offering is a network of investment banks, brokers, institutional backers and professional advisers connecting a major industrial business with public investors. Black Business Review | September 23, 2026 Aliko Dangote’s refinery is inviting public investors into one of Africa’s most consequential industrial ventures, opening a share sale, the Dangote Refinery IPO, that
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The Woolworths veteran will join as CEO-designate in February 2027, beginning an extended leadership transition as Pick n Pay works to restore its supermarket business. By Black Business Review CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pick n Pay has selected veteran retail executive Spencer Sonn as its next chief executive, placing an experienced grocery operator at
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The Mahogany International CEO’s message offers a starting point for examining ambition, loyalty and the relationships that shape a business leader’s journey. By Black Business Review Success can change more than a business’s balance sheet. It can change the conversations a leader has, the expectations others place on them and the relationships that once felt
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Baltimore civic and business leader Alicia Wilson has been elected chair of the Board of Visitors at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, strengthening her already substantial influence across Maryland’s legal, educational and philanthropic communities. Alicia Wilson’s leadership is pivotal in shaping the future of the institution. Wilson, a 2007 graduate
The HBCU Experience Movement has published 35 books documenting the achievements, traditions and personal journeys of alumni while directing financial support to historically Black colleges and universities. Dr. Ashley Little is turning the stories of historically Black college and university graduates into something larger than a publishing catalog. She is building an economic and cultural
For decades, Wall Street has been defined by billion-dollar deals, powerful financial institutions, and executives whose decisions shape the global economy. Yet one of the most influential leaders in modern finance remains largely unknown outside industry circles. Suzanne Shank has quietly become one of the most accomplished investment bankers in American history, helping oversee more
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BlackRock, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are helping reshape how assets move. Whether that transformation broadens Black ownership remains an unanswered question. By Black Business Review Wall Street Tokenization is putting investments onto blockchains. Social media is selling the excitement. Understanding Wall Street Tokenization can open doors to new investment avenues. The concept of Wall Street
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Cassandra Cummings’ Rich Auntie Wealth Initiative aims to help 25,000 women take a meaningful step toward investing and long-term financial security this summer. Cassandra Cummings is dedicated to empowering women through financial literacy and investment opportunities. Cassandra Cummings believes that every woman deserves a chance to learn about investing. Cassandra Cummings has worked tirelessly to
