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March 10, 2026
Hip-Hop Mogul Dr. Dre
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at March 10, 2026
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Dr. Dre Joins the Ranks of Black Billionaires on the Forbes 2026 List

Legendary music producer and hip-hop architect Dr. Dre has officially become a billionaire, according to the Forbes 2026 billionaire list. This announcement makes the founding member
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January 21, 2026
Calendly-Founder-Tope Awotona
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at January 21, 2026
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8 U.S.-Incorporated Unicorns Led by Black Founders

The journey to becoming a Black unicorn remains one of the most challenging—and most prestigious—feats in the global tech ecosystem. Unicorns, or private companies valued at
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December 29, 2025
Beyoncé
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at December 29, 2025
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Beyoncé Is Officially a Billionaire, Forbes Says

Beyoncé has joined the billionaire club, becoming the fifth musician to hit the ten-digit mark ($1B+), according to Forbes. The global music icon reached the milestone
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August 7, 2025
Yvonne Greenstreet Forbes 50
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at August 7, 2025
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The Black Women in STEM Who Made Forbes 50 Over 50 2025 List

With age comes wisdom, and for the exceptional women on Forbes’ annual 50 Over 50 list, it’s a badge of honor. These trailblazers have spent decades
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