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January 6, 2026
Published by Bright Kwofie at January 6, 2026
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Weavers Sue Former Uncle Nearest CFO, Alleging Fraud

Uncle Nearest co-founders Fawn and Keith Weaver have filed a lawsuit against former Chief Financial Officer Mike Senzaki, alleging a pattern of financial misconduct tied to
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May 29, 2025
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at May 29, 2025
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Fawn Weaver Becomes Third African American Woman Inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame

Fawn Weaver, the visionary founder of Uncle Nearest, has been inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame. Best known as “The
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March 19, 2025
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Published by Stephen Oluwadara at March 19, 2025
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Black-owned Businesses Worth Billions in the U.S.

The United States is home to some of the largest and most influential brands, yet Black-owned U.S. businesses with at least one employee represent a fraction
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February 22, 2024
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at February 22, 2024
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Black-Owned Whiskey Brand Uncle Nearest Approaches Unicorn Status

Uncle Nearest, the premium black and woman-owned whiskey brand, is on the brink of reaching unicorn status. Founded in 2016 by Fawn Weaver, the distillery is
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