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Naomi Bradley writes books to encourage early reading
She’s the author of ‘Reading At One’
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This 9-year-old launched her own line of bath products
Jelani Jones has become a pro at running a business while balancing life as a fourth-grader
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Kia Patterson brings first black-owned grocery store to Compton, California
The franchise owner’s mission is to provide organic produce at an affordable price to the neighborhood
Sports
UNC symposium informs athletes on how to build wealth and share it
‘The Complexity and Comfort of Black Athlete Philanthropy’ gave insight and a chance for student-athletes to network with pros
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Unleash Launch kicks off in Chicago, building 1,000 black businesses
The 10-city tour features a business competition offering $15,000 in start-up capital
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Moovn, a black-owned ride-sharing app, may profit from Uber’s stumble
The 2-year-old service operates in 12 locations worldwide
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Kevin Durant is becoming quite the businessman
The newest Golden State Warrior put his money into an investment app
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This man’s software company is one of the fastest growing in the U.S.
Jibril Sulaiman’s Pay Sell Co. is ranked among the prestigious Inc. 500
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Soccer player Quincy Amarikwa helping kids and adult entrepreneurs
His new book, ‘The Perfect Soccer Player Blueprint,’ touts agility for athletes