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Nthabeleng Likotsi
Nthabeleng Likotsi: The Woman Behind SA's First Female Owned Bank

Apr 29, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Nthabeleng Likotsi is the first woman in South Africa to own a bank. Read her inspiring story here on why she decided to be a pioneer for Black women in financial services.

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Bookstores in Philadelphia
World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrate By Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia

Apr 23, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day, is a symbolic date in the world of literature as it is the day Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso la Vega all died in 1616.

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Sustainable Shoes
Pineapple to Shoes?: Kenyan Brand Turn Fruit Waste Into Eco-friendly Footwear

Apr 20, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

These Kenyan women began a wonderful business that makes wonderful shoes out of recycled material.

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Nashville hot chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken Royalty: The Head that Wears the Crown

Apr 20, 2021 09:00AM ● By Mary Hinesley

The evening is clear and crisp. A Tennessee gust of wind swirls the mouthwatering scent of fried chicken and warm spices across the parking lot of Prince’s Hot Chicken in Southeast Nashville.

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wellness entrepreneur
Mindful Living: The Secret to Growing Your Business

Mar 29, 2021 08:00AM ● By Nina Indigo

The founder of The Wellness Business Academy, Helanah Warren, shares her secrets on how to incorporate mindful living into growing and amplifying your business.

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Susu as a Vehicle to Advance Economic Mobility

Mar 19, 2021 10:22AM ● By Nana Ama Addo. Additional reports by Boitumelo Masihleho, Belinda Nzeribe, and Candice Stewart

Many communities of the African Diaspora, including those in the informal sector and more, use a traditional African savings method known as Susu.

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The Business Center Celebrates Over 20 Years of Mentorship and Small Business Education In The Philadelphia Area

Feb 19, 2021 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

For over 20 years, The Business Center, known as “The Business Connector'' by its members, has followed the credo, “Building our community one entrepreneur at a time”. Their mission is to equip adults and youth with the tools to start, sustain, and expand their enterprises.

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Taste the Islands Philly
Second helping Recent citywide event supports area Caribbean eateries during COVID-19 pandemic

Feb 16, 2021 06:51PM ● By Kerith Gabriel

A number of Philadelphia-area Caribbean restaurants took part in October’s Taste the Islands Philly event, designed to provide economic support for many eateries dealing with substantial revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mmabatho‌ ‌Mokiti‌ ‌-‌ ‌Mathematician‌ ‌turned‌ ‌ Impact‌ ‌Entrepreneur‌

Feb 11, 2021 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the work of mathematician Mmabatho Mokiti who is inspiring young South African entrepreneurs.

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Childhood Love For Local Exploration in Jamaica Turns Into Tour and Travel Company

Feb 06, 2021 11:35AM ● By Candice Stewart

Recently, the principal consultant of Being Jamaican, Teika Samuda, shared details about her company with FunTimes Magazine.

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