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Conner and Stephens design and retail unisex canvas and leather shoesAs a student at the prominent Henry W. Grady High School in Atlanta, Thabiti Stephens had some friends who came to class in fancy cars while for others, school lunch was the day’s only real meal. That wealth inequality bothered Stephens at a young age and stuck with him once he e...

“A woman of power exudes confidence and stands out, and needs to look her best to do so” say Miranda Jade Plater, the 23-year old founder of Limelight Extensions.The new, luxury hair extensions brand aims to offer women of all backgrounds, from corporate powerhouses to college students, quality hair to reflect their personality and l...

In recent years, elevator pitch competitions have become another popular way for entrepreneurs to raise capital. Several contests are held annually across the country. Even ABC’s competition Reality TV show, Shark Tank, has proven to be fertile ground for entrepreneurs seeking...

A woman who could be considered Africa's Oprah Winfrey is launching an entertainment network that will be beamed into nearly every country on the continent with programs showcasing its burgeoning middle class......

When rapper Michael “Killer Mike” Render debuted on the scene in 2001, he seemingly had the red carpet laid out for him. He was introduced to the world by the biggest rap group in the world at the time, Outkast. He won a Grammy for his appearance on their single “The Whole World” before he even had an album out. And he was making a lot of money, so...

The Lenny Kravitz led design firm, Kravitz Design Inc., has been selected by Sony Pictures Television to create and style the set for The Queen Latifah Show, which premieres September 16, 2013.The show will film in front of a live audience in a newly refurbished soundstage on the Sony Studio lot in Culver City, CA.While Kravitz is better know for...

Photo credit: Anika Thomas PhotographyMore than 50 black women gathered at a salon on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn for “Curls and Conversations,” a support group for black women who wear their hair natural; the event was also a sampling party for the Design Essentials natural hair care line, ‪one of many such dialogues the Atlanta-based...

Did you see the viral clip of a young woman getting punched by a full grown man? Which one, you ask? Any of them!The videos are what makes WorldStarHipHop a success, founder Lee “Q” O’Denat told American Public Media’s Marketplace website.Ad companies aren’t shying away from doing business with the outlet, which has become infamous for...

The rapper estimated that he had donated over 3.5 million meals funded through sales of the Street King brand......

Entertainment and media entrepreneur Kevin Liles today announced his new venture, Go N’Syde – the official beverage of four-time Tony Award nominated Broadway production, The Trip to Bountiful. As a precursor to launching this fall, the new media and beverage company signed on for a unique opportunity to create an exclusive flavor inspired...