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February 24, 2019

This Black Woman Created a Podcast Celebrating Entrepreneurs and Change-Makers Across the African Diaspora

Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora are doing phenomenal work but it often goes unnoticed. What’s the story behind the birth of “Dear Diaspora”? It simply shines a light on that work and amplifies it, says Nduulwa Kowa

February 24, 2019

This Black Woman is Helping Entrepreneurs Invest in & Purchase “Hard to Find” Real Estate at Discounted Prices

Daniele Kouassi is a millennial real estate investor. Originally from Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa, she has a Bachelor Degree in Pre-Law Political Science from University of Nebraska – Kearney. Ms. Kouassi started her real estate business in January 2018.

February 24, 2019

This Black Woman from Togo (West Africa) is Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the U.S. Transform Their Ideas into Profitable Businesses

Deborah Dogba realized the value of owning a business at a very young age. Living in Togo (West Africa) during her teen years during a time of political unrest taught her the importance of entrepreneurship.

February 24, 2019

This Black Man is Connecting Entrepreneurs in the United States & Africa to Teach Them How to Do Business Together to Increase Black Wealth

Akindele Akinyemi is definitely no stranger to teaching and leading others. He’s spent 20 years in K-16 education. He’s also tried his hand at entrepreneurship before.

February 24, 2019

Meet the Cameroonian Immigrant & Entrepreneur Partnering with Corporations in the U.S. to Bring Access to Clean Drinking Water to Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Cecile Mengue knows what it feels like to thirst for clean water and struggle to get it. Growing up in Cameroon, accessing clean drinking water was always an issue. After moving to the U.S. at 13 years old, all of her problems with accessing clean water went away. She had forgotten her about her struggles in Cameroon until she went back to visit as an adult.

February 22, 2019

Shaping the Teacher Identity: 8 Lessons That Will Help Define the Teacher in You

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is a 14-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting […]

February 22, 2019

After Being in a Coma, This Nigerian Woman Woke Up with the Ability to Carve Plain Fruit Into Beautiful Sculptures, Now She’s Using Her Skills to Build a Powerhouse Business

Born in Detroit, Michigan to immigrant parents from Nigeria (who moved to the U.S. to get an education) Gift Isiakpere has always been exposed to the best blueprint for working hard to live the life you want. Moving back to Nigeria around the age of 5 further helped her cultivate her entrepreneurial skills.