Jim Thrower is a titan of industry in Detroit. From playing defensive back for the Detroit Lions in the late 1970s to currently owning 14 McDonald’s restaurants across Michigan, Thrower has cemented himself in the history books as a philanthropist,…
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Debbie Allen, Debra Lee honored at BE’s 2020 Women of Power Legacy Awards
Debbie Allen (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media) Award-winning actor, producer, director and choreographer Debbie Allen and former BET Networks CEO and Chairman Emeritus Debra Lee were honored by Black Enterprise at its 2020 Women of Power Legacy Awards….
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Kimberliann Chambers using her knowledge of finance to inspire Black legacy
Photo Provided by Kimberliann Chambers So often, people of color fail to leave a legacy for their families and loved ones. Many times those with wealth and understanding neglect the opportunity to empower others with the knowledge of finances. Kimberliann…
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Wil Shelton built a network of 100K Black salons and now promotes global brands
Wil Shelton (Photo credit: Gerry Garcia) Wil Shelton is the president and CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing, a company that connects with global brands that are looking to generate more exposure in the African American community. Shelton has developed a…
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Bryan Delgado’s social photo booth is taking Dallas by storm
Bryan Delgado, CEO of The Social Production Photo Booth (Photo credit: Victor Escandon Photography) Bryan Delgado, the CEO and mastermind of The Social Production Photo Booth, has taken the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex by storm. Delgado has found a way for…
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Essence and Target create an entrepreneurial haven for women in Atlanta
Panelists and attendees at the Essence New Voices Entrepreneur Summit and Target Holiday Market held Dec. 13-15, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo credit: Cassidy Sparks for Steed Media Service) For many Black female entrepreneurs, the Essence New Voices Entrepreneur Summit and…
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7 Black women share why they chose entrepreneurship
Candace Mitchell Harris of Myavana (Photo by Cassidy S. for Steed Media Service) Black women are leaving their day jobs behind and conquering as entrepreneurs. We spoke with Black female entrepreneurs at the ESSENCE and Target Holiday Market about why…
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Leadership consultant Anwar Aiken shares 4 essential skills for future leaders
Anwar Aiken (Photo credit: The Price Approach Photography) Anwar Aiken is an accomplished military officer, a transportation professional with over 12 years of management experience, and an executive director with The John Maxwell Team. He has been licensed and trained…
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