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Billion-Dollar Equity Firm Partners With John Henry’s Harlem Capital for Diversity Initiative

Selena HillMay 9, 2019May 9, 2019

by Selena HillMay 9, 2019May 9, 20192332

Harlem Capital partners with KKR, one of the world's biggest private equity firms, to drive racial and gender diversity in the investment management industry....

Entrepreneurship

45 Great Moments in Black Business – No. 18: Johnson Products Courts Controversy When Company Sold to Whites

Jeffrey McKinneyDecember 28, 2017December 28, 2017

by Jeffrey McKinneyDecember 28, 2017December 28, 20172237

The sale of Johnson Products was significant on a number of levels. Since it was founded in 1954 by Johnson, a salesman, with a $250...

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Common and John Legend Win Oscar for ‘Glory’, Plus Moving Performance

Essence GantFebruary 23, 2015February 23, 2015

by Essence GantFebruary 23, 2015February 23, 2015461

Last night viewers all across the country tuned into ABC network to watch The Oscars. The red carpet was graced with the likes of Oprah,...

Roberts Brothers Cash In Big On Alamosa Deal

Glenn TownesJune 1, 2006December 1, 2008

by Glenn TownesJune 1, 2006December 1, 2008154

Siblings Michael Roberts Sr. and Steven Roberts Sr., owners of Roberts Cos., based in St. Louis, netted more than $100 million on the sale of...

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Meet The Black Entrepreneurs Who Created A Luxury Yacht Company in Tulum, Mexico

Dana GivensFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021

by Dana GivensFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 202126082

William Lee and John Roberts are the founders of The Yacht Club company, a private yacht charter business based in Tulum, Mexico....

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Supreme Court Debating Extent Of Native Americans Tribal Police Powers

Derek MajorMarch 23, 2021March 23, 2021

by Derek MajorMarch 23, 2021March 23, 2021267

U.S. Supreme Court justices, in a case on Tuesday testing the scope of Native American tribal police powers after a tribal officer stop and search...

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Supreme Court Scrutinize Voting Restrictions Supported By Arizona Republicans

Derek MajorMarch 2, 2021March 2, 2021

by Derek MajorMarch 2, 2021March 2, 2021313

U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed resistance when hearing arguments on the legality of two Republican-backed voting restrictions in Arizona...

Politics

Supreme Court Reluctant To Give Police Power To Enter A Home Without A Warrant For Small Crimes

Derek MajorFebruary 25, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 25, 2021644

U.S. Supreme Court justices seem reluctant to give police unlimited power to enter a home without a warrant when pursuing a suspect for a minor...

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Supreme Court Shows Signs of Support for the Affordable Care Act

Derek MajorNovember 11, 2020November 10, 2020

by Derek MajorNovember 11, 2020November 10, 20201222

The Affordable Care Act is taking on its third challenge in the Supreme Court and two of the court's conservative justices signaled the law will...

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Supreme Court Deadlock Halts GOP Motion To Halt Mail-in Ballot Extension In Pennsylvania

Derek MajorOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020

by Derek MajorOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020704

In a win for the Democrats, the U.S. Supreme Court's 4-4 split means Pennsylvania can accept mail-in ballots up to three days after Election Day....