Cathy Hughes is the founder of Radio One. She has been in business for over 35 years and is considered an industry icon. Here she shares her knowledge and lessons along the way that has made her one fo the most respected leaders in the broadcasting industry. She gives great tips to black entrepreneurs and people of color rising through the ranks.
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How GOOD Music Built a Legacy of Groundbreaking Talent and Vision
Discover how GOOD Music revolutionized the industry with its roster of groundbreaking artists, innovative sound, and visionary approach to music production and promotion.
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How Zia Records Grew from Local Store to Beloved Indie Record Shop
Discover how Zia Records evolved from a local Phoenix store to a beloved indie music destination, supporting artists and vinyl enthusiasts across the Southwest.
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Tower Records’ Rise to Iconic Status in Music Retail History
Explore Tower Records' journey to iconic status in music retail, from its humble beginnings to its global impact on the industry and enduring legacy.
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From Passion to Icon: How Amoeba Music Became a Record Store Legend
Discover how Amoeba Music became a cultural landmark, offering an unrivaled selection of vinyl, CDs, and rare finds. Explore the journey of this iconic record store.
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How Roc Nation Became a Music, Sports, and Entertainment Powerhouse
Discover how Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, evolved into a major force in music, sports, and entertainment, revolutionizing artist management and industry practices.
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How iZotope Became a Leading Innovator in Audio Technology and Plug-ins
Discover how iZotope revolutionized audio technology with innovative plugins for music production, mastering, and sound design. Explore their journey to industry leadership.
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How Elliot Grainge Started 10k
Discover how Elliot Grainge, music industry prodigy, founded 10K Projects and revolutionized artist management in the digital age, becoming a powerhouse executive.
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The Legendary Sound of Motown: How Berry Gordy Built a Musical Empire
Discover how Berry Gordy created Motown, the iconic record label that revolutionized music with its distinctive sound and legendary artists, shaping American culture forever.
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How Daniel Ek Revolutionized Music with Spotify and Changed the Way We Listen
Discover how Daniel Ek, Spotify's visionary founder, transformed the music industry and revolutionized streaming. Learn about his journey and impact on digital audio consumption.
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From Startup to Billion-Dollar Business: How Niraj Shah Built Wayfair into an E-Commerce Giant
Discover how Niraj Shah transformed Wayfair from a small startup into a billion-dollar e-commerce powerhouse, revolutionizing online furniture retail in the process.
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Over the years, I have been amazed at how some people are misled by counterfiet concepts about how black entrepreneurs live and work. Most people are very comfortable with the stability they have on a job they may hate but get paid every 2 weeks.
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Gold Prices: 5 Best Steps to Sell Your Gold
Gold prices will always be volatile.
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SoLa Impact’s “Black Impact Fund” anchored by $50M Commitment from CalSTRS
SoLa Impact, a leading minority-led real estate fund focused on affordable and workforce housing in California's Black and brown communities, today announced that the California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS"), the world's largest educator-only pension fund, via their joint venture with Belay Investment Group, has anchored SoLa's second close with a $50 million equity commitment into its "Black Impact Fund."Â
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30 Great Jobs Based on Your Personality Test
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Personality tests have many uses: from quick and easy ice-breakers at parties to mirrors that give us a clearer picture of ourselves and help us better understand who we are.
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Charlotte black entrepreneur from Buffalo gets ill, daughters run business
It started during his morning commute – a tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, clenched jaws and an overall sense of disorientation. So by the time Charlotte-area restaurant owner Kirk Weaver got to his shop, he knew something bad was happening. Aside from death itself, sudden and debilitating illness is one of the threats that black entrepreneurs generally fear most. Who will do all the necessary work if the owner goes down sick? But not all such stories end in despair. [...]