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Grace Williams Grace Williams

From the Roots: Two Early Icons in Black Banking

Black-owned banks and credit unions provide vital financial services to predominantly Black communities in the US, aiming to empower through education and access to accounts, mortgages, and loans. Despite historical challenges, institutions like Freedman’s Bank and St. Luke Penny Savings Bank showcase resilience, contributing to community prosperity and empowerment.

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Patricia O'Connell Patricia O'Connell

Ann Lowe: High Society’s Unknown Dressmaker

Ann Lowe, a Black couturier from Alabama, designed Jacqueline Bouvier's iconic 1953 wedding dress to John F. Kennedy. Despite her talent and prior recognition among high society, Lowe remained uncredited for the dress. Lowe's legacy lies in breaking barriers for Black designers, despite her own struggles, and paving the way for later fashion icons.

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Patricia O'Connell Patricia O'Connell

Stanley Cups: Quenching Thirst

Stanley's Quenchers, initially overlooked, became a cultural phenomenon through strategic partnerships, targeted marketing, and innovative product diversification, revolutionizing the company's sales trajectory and sparking widespread consumer enthusiasm despite facing occasional controversies.

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Michele Lerner Michele Lerner

Building a Board at an Early-Stage Company

Deciding to form a board and selecting the right members can significantly impact the survival and growth of an early-stage company, with the addition of independent directors offering guidance on critical matters such as investment, regulation, strategy, and growth.

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Robbie Westacott Robbie Westacott

AI: The Future is already here

AI adoption in businesses is reshaping work environments, raising concerns about job displacement, but industry leaders foresee AI empowering and creating new jobs, emphasizing the importance of governance, regulation, and workforce training for a balanced future.

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Grace Williams Grace Williams

What’s Old Is New: Behind the Vinyl Resurgence

The vinyl resurgence, responsible for over a billion dollars in annual sales, defies digital trends as Gen Z embraces the tactile experience, with enthusiasts like Turner Sato and Hayley Ringle celebrating the physicality, mindfulness, and authenticity of vinyl records.

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