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Black-Owned Edtech Company Stemuli Announces Merger of Infinity.careers and Oppti, Founders Take on New Roles
Stemuli—a gaming company at the intersection of AI, education, and workforce development—announced the merger of Infinity.careers and Oppti into Stemuli, with all companies focused on providing career navigation tools to empower students with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy.
HANNA ANDERSSON APPOINTS DAVIDA LINDSAY-BELL AS HEAD OF PEOPLE & INCLUSION
Leading premium, sustainable children's apparel brand, Hanna Andersson, announced that Davida Lindsay-Bell has joined the company as Head of People & Inclusion. Lindsay-Bell brings over 20 years of People Strategy experience to lead the organization as it continues building a culture that supports the brand's mission for years to come.
OkayMedia Hires New EIC To Oversee OkayPlayer + OkayAfrica
OkayMedia, the multimedia organization dedicated to uplifting the artistic and progressive voice of global Black culture, announced the hiring of Geo Hagan as the new Editor-in-Chief.
How to Exercise Good Financial Health
April is Financial Literacy Month – a perfect time to start building a foundation for a healthy financial future. Good financial health is the foundation on which strong and resilient households, communities and economies are built, but the reality is, many struggle to manage their financial daily lives.
Lowe's Names Juliette Pryor Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced the appointment of Juliette Pryor as executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective May 3, 2023. Pryor joins the company from Albertsons, where she served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
REVOLT Appoints 4 Trailblazing Women into Executive Roles
REVOLT, the leading Black-owned independent multimedia company, is excited to announce the appointment of four highly experienced women who have joined its executive team. With this initiative, Dominique Andrews, Donyell Kennedy-McCullough, Nancy Harrison, and Alison Threadgill are elevated into key leadership positions to spearhead the company's culture-driven talent and production initiatives.
Meet the 10 Tech Startups in the Inaugural Geekz Ventures Pre-Accelerator
US-based pre-accelerator Geekz Ventures has announced its class of 10 startups for its inaugural cohort program. The GROWTH pre-accelerator program supports Black and Latinx-led early-stage companies from any industry, with a focus on MediaTech, Entertainment, and Mobile Technology. Applicants were assessed on their product, video pitch, potential impact, and capacity to build a scalable business.
BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TAKES HOME 2023 AAF 'MOSAIC CHAMPION OF THE YEAR' MULTICULTURAL ADVERTISING AWARD
Burrell Communications Group has been named the 2023 "Mosaic Champion of the Year," a prestigious award given by the Dallas, Texas chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), as a part of its annual Suits Awards.
These tax tips can make filing (1040) EZ
With tax day approaching, there’s no time like the present to get started on your 2022 returns and submit them well before the April 18 deadline.
Laguna Candles Celebrates 20 Years As Global Luxury Supplier
Twenty years ago, Laguna Candles opened for business, fueled by a love for the calming effects of beautiful home fragrance and a desire to be on the cutting edge of a growing consumer appetite for cleaner burning candles. Founded by Sharie Hendricks, the company had humble beginnings in her family's kitchen and garage, a hub for experimenting with various fragrances, wax blends, packaging and more. Before long, Laguna Candles emerged as a premiere Black and woman-owned business, now enjoyed globally at the finest luxury hotels, spas and specialty stores with thousands of hand-poured, bespoke candles sold around the country and beyond.
USSFCU President & CEO Timothy L. Anderson Honored at AACUC Hall of Fame Ceremony
United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) President and CEO Timothy L. Anderson was among seven credit union leaders honored at the African American Credit Union Coalition's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
JENISE TERRELL NAMED CEO OF PUBLIC ALLIES
The Board of Directors of Public Allies, a nonprofit dedicated to social justice and racial equity, is honored to announce the appointment of Jenise Terrell to the position of CEO. Jenise brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and leadership development to this role. Most of her career has been focused on leveraging national service as a vehicle to create pathways to leadership for marginalized and disenfranchised voices across the United States.
Acosta Announces Don Byrd, New EVP of In-Store Services for Walmart Byrd assumes key role in newly formed In-Store Services Team
Acosta announced that Don Byrd is joining the company as Executive Vice President of In-Store Services for Walmart. In this role, Byrd will lead a team dedicated to elevating service and outcomes and enhancing talent acquisition and engagement in support of the company's business with Walmart.
Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Byna Elliott
In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase, to discuss what Black History Month means to her, how the firm is advancing racial equity and Elliott’s goals for 2023.
