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President of International Franchise Association Discusses New Initiative to Increase Black Ownership in Franchising

Nancy E WilliamsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Nancy E WilliamsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 202201473

The president and CEO of the International Franchise Association discusses ongoing efforts to increase the number of BlPOC franchise owners nationwide

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Southwest Airlines Becomes Official Airline of Paul Quinn College, Joins List of Partners for Urban Work College Program

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 202201799

Through this partnership with the Dallas-based HBCU, the carrier continues to champion educational attainment for all

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Oprah Winfrey Is Supporting Stacey Abrams Heading Into Midterm Elections

Derek MajorOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Derek MajorOctober 26, 2022October 26, 20220620

Oprah Winfrey is using her star power to help fellow Black woman and Fair Fight founder Stacey Abrams in her second run for Georgia governor.

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First Black Woman CEO of FedEx Talks About Her Rise From Being a Teen Mom to Landing In the C-Suite

Stacy JacksonOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Stacy JacksonOctober 26, 2022October 26, 202203434

She started entry-level and landed in the C-suite.

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Urban One’s Reach Media and Comedian-Actress Amanda Seales Announce Partnership for New Syndicated Radio Show and Podcast

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 20220777

Reach Media announced Amanda Seales comedian and multi-hyphenate can now add syndicated radio host to her growing list of achievements

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Google Backs Black-Woman-Led Houston Startup with $100K in Latest Black Founders Fund

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsOctober 26, 2022October 26, 202201594

The first personal development gaming platform that helps children improve self-esteem is a recipient of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

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Black Woman Sues L’Oréal USA, Claiming Chemical Straightening Products Caused Her Uterine Cancer

Atiya JordanOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Atiya JordanOctober 26, 2022October 26, 202202820

Jenny Mitchell said she still feels that void of not being able to bear her own children.

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Canadian Police Face Backlash For Using DNA to Create Digital Images of Unidentified Suspects

Jeroslyn JoVonnOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Jeroslyn JoVonnOctober 26, 2022October 26, 20220703

Black residents in Edmonton call out police for phenotyping, a practice where DNA is used to create digital images of unidentified suspects -- another form

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Candace Owens Threatens to File Lawsuit, Feels She Has Grounds to ‘Sue George Floyd’s Estate’

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 26, 2022October 26, 202201096

Candace Owens has threatened to sue George Floyd's estate

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Black Boutique Owners Land Deal With Washington Commanders to Design Wear for Guest Services Staff

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 26, 2022October 26, 20220873

The Museum DC has partnered with the Washington Commanders to design polo shirts for the team's guest services staff