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Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty CEO jumped ship to Victoria’s Secret who has reportedly offered the fashion executive $18 million to work remotely. Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty lingerie brand just lost its CEO to Victoria’s Secret, who has reportedly offered the fashion executive $18 million to work remotely. On August 14, Victoria’s Secret announced the addition of Hillary Super, the former CEO of Savage X Fenty, who will begin her new role effective September 9, The Star reported. “(Victoria’s Secret) welcomes Hillary as our new CEO to power the business’s next chapter and deliver the foremost tenet of our transformation strategy: accelerating growth in our core business…

he people. The food. The music. The history. Harlem Week celebrated its 50th anniversary with a kickoff breakfast on August 1 at the famous Sylvia’s Restaurant. It concludes on August 18 with the signature event that started it all: Harlem Day. In between, an overflowing schedule of concerts, performances, get-togethers, talks, fairs, markets, and educational opportunities. All free. All held throughout the global mecca of Black culture, history, and leadership: Harlem. Harlem Day festivities stretch three-quarters of a mile from West 135th Avenue to St. Nicholas Park. Three stages of entertainment headlined by hip-hop artist Fabolous. An Apollo Hour. A tribute to Harry Belafonte. Harlem…

Heinz has bestowed $4 million in total since launching the Black Kitchen Intiative. Heinz has reaffirmed its commitment to support Black-owned restaurants. The brand will donate another $1 million in grants to help Black entrepreneurs keep and grow their kitchens. The hefty check will go toward Heinz’s Black Kitchen Initiative (BKI), which is also in partnership with The LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice. In a statement released to Essence, Heinz emphasized its ongoing mission to support Black-owned restaurants nationwide. “The Black Kitchen Initiative grants are a tentpole moment for us each year, not only because we recognize the importance of Black-owned…

15 vendors showcasing their work at a pop-up shop at the MidTown Tech Hive on Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND — On Saturday, you can support Black-owned businesses at a pop-up at the MidTown Tech Hive on Euclid Avenue. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, 15 local vendors will showcase their work in a fun, pop-up shopping environment. Music by DJ Jefe, food, drinks, and unique products will celebrate culture, creativity, and community. The pop-up will feature some of the best Black-owned businesses in Cleveland. Chad Justin, a designer who founded WearPack, says the community is what it’s all about.…

The Democratic National Convention will take place at the Chicago United Center. Several Black-owned Chicago companies have come together to put on the production of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which begins on Aug 19. The space has been prepped and is ready to go inside the Chicago United Center with the help of at least three Black-owned companies. The DNC will celebrate Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for President and Tim Walz as the Vice President nominee. The convention expects to host speeches by current President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, former Secretary…

‘Black men can be the difference between winning and losing,’ said Black Men PAC co-founder Frank White. Black Men PAC is preparing to spend $4 million to encourage Black men to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in several swing states. According to Politico, the group plans to spotlight Harris’ record and achievements using a social media campaign and a campaign drive in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania involving door knockers and radio advertising. Frank White, the co-founder and board chair of Black Men PAC, told the outlet that he believes Black men could be the difference between a Harris win and a Trump…

Minority women business owners help drive innovation, diversity, and economic growth within our communities. Their businesses not only enrich our economy but also provide unique perspectives and solutions that reflect the diversity within our society. However, starting and sustaining a business or nonprofit as a minority woman can be an uphill battle. These entrepreneurs often face significant challenges, including limited access to funding, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the business world. Recognizing these hurdles, GrantWatch offers a list of grants specifically designed to support minority women in their entrepreneurial journeys. By providing financial resources and opportunities, GrantWatch wants to empower these trailblazers,…

hen Arsha Jones was pregnant with her fourth child, one of her biggest cravings was chicken wings with mambo sauce, a sweet, tangy condiment that gained popularity decades ago at takeout restaurants in Washington, D.C. “It was my husband’s job to either drive me into D.C. about 30 minutes [away], or he had to bring it back to our home,” Jones tells Entrepreneur. Jones had grown up enjoying mambo sauce in the 1980s and 1990s. It was “something that was just part of the community,” she recalls, with origins in the area dating back to the late 1960s, when Wing-N-Things, a Black-owned restaurant located…

CHICAGO (WLS) — The upcoming Democratic National Convention is not just a big deal for politicians. Local small businesses in Chicago are being leaned on to serve the tens of thousands of visitors expected in the city next week. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Before the convention opens, some local entrepreneurs in Chicago are expecting more attention due to the DNC. There are hundreds of business in the DNC vendor directory that are based in neighborhoods throughout Chicago. RELATED | Chicago DNC 2024: What to know about Democratic convention, from road closures to speakers The owner of…

CHICAGO (WLS) — The upcoming Democratic National Convention is not just a big deal for politicians. Local small businesses in Chicago are being leaned on to serve the tens of thousands of visitors expected in the city next week. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Before the convention opens, some local entrepreneurs in Chicago are expecting more attention due to the DNC. There are hundreds of business in the DNC vendor directory that are based in neighborhoods throughout Chicago. RELATED | Chicago DNC 2024: What to know about Democratic convention, from road closures to speakers The owner of…