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Many Hues, One Humanity
Written By: Joelle Adeleke Lucretia Berry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts have grown in attention over the past few years...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Why Do Black Founders Keep Falling Through the Venture Capital Gap?
By: Dr. Shanté Williams Dr. Shanté Williams, CEO Of Black Pearl Global Investments If capital is the fuel that makes businesses grow,...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Making Historically Underutilized Business A Thing of The Past
A conversation with Tammie Hall, Division Executive Director NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses Written By: Dava Greely...
Jul 31, 20224 min read


Taking Center Stage
The Importance of Arts & Community Contributor: Kimberly Jones Kimberly Jones, Owner of Katura Dance Academy Growing up in Pitt County...
Jun 6, 20203 min read


A Born Boss & Bridge Builder
The Importance of Innovation Contributor: Quant Swindell Quant Swindell poses outside of this Greenville, NC based business. Substantial...
Jun 6, 20205 min read
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