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The Rise of Rihanna: How She Became the Richest Musician in the World

A self-made billionaire at age 33; Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known simply as Rihanna, is a Barbadian singer, actress, and entrepreneur. She has become one of the most successful and influential celebrities in the world. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados in 1988, Rihanna rose to fame in 2005 with the release of her debut album "Music of the Sun," which established her as a talented singer and performer. Rihanna's musical talents have helped her become one of the most successful female musicians of all time. However, it was her creation of the Fenty brand that truly showcased her creativity and innovation; likening her to a modern-day Madame C.J. Walker. The Fenty brand was created in 2017 and it was quickly recognized as one of the most innovative and inclusive beauty brands on the market. The brand solved a major problem for women of color by offering a wide range of foundation shades that cater to a diverse range of skin tones. This was a stark contrast to other beauty b...

Black Kids Who Mind Their Own Business, Literally!

Moziah “Mo” Bridges Appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank at just 12 years old, this kid wonder had already begun his own start-up company, Mo’s Bows. The business assembles handcrafted bow and neckties. But, just a couple of months ago 15-year-old Moziah, landed an even bigger accomplishment by entering into a licensing contract with the NBA, which will give him the privilege to make his products using registered trademarks of the NBA. Check out his companies website at  mosbowsmemphis.com Mikaila Ulmer While brainstorming ideas for an eco-friendly solution to help dying bee populations, 11-year-old Mikaila decided to take her love for lemonade and her desire to help bees; put them together and boom! Me and the Bees Lemonade was born; a product found in Starbucks and Whole Foods stores across the nation. She's since landed an 11 million dollar deal with Whole Foods. What's so special about her lemonade you might ask; well for starters her lemonade uses honey instead of...