Howard University Students Launch “Founders on the Yard” to Connect HBCU Entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley
Howard University Students Launch “Founders on the Yard” to Connect HBCU Entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley
A new accelerator initiative aims to close the venture capital gap by giving HBCU founders access to mentorship, capital networks, and a Silicon Valley demo stage.
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The 1868 Legacy XIV Collection: Wearable Legacy
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Sherry Snipes (348 hits)
For more than 150 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long stood as pillars of opportunity, leadership, and cultural pride. Founded during one of the most transformative periods in American history, HBCUs were created to educate and empower generations at a time when access to higher education was largely denied to African Amer
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1868 Legacy
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Sherry Snipes (342 hits)
🏛️ About 1868 Legacy
The year 1868 represents more than a date—it represents foundation, resilience, and continuity. Our next chapter, the 1868 XIV Collection, builds on the educational foundation by honoring the ratification of the 14th Amendment— a constitutional pillar that redefined the American professional journey and our co
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Introducing 1868 Legacy
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Sherry Snipes (581 hits)
I’m excited to introduce 1868 Legacy, a heritage-inspired lifestyle brand rooted in one of the most pivotal years in American history—1868.
The year represents two powerful milestones that continue to shape our lives today: the ratification of the 14th Amendment, which redefined citizenship and equal protection under the law, and the founding of
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Heritage Backpacks
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PARALEE MASSIE (533 hits)
When I looked across the HBCU merchandise landscape, I didn’t see many products designed to support students beyond the classroom. While sweatshirts and apparel are creative, there was little that felt suited for carrying someone through college and into graduate school or their first post-college role. Cardciety set out to change that.
Cardciet
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HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Conference
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Brando Bain (792 hits)
Event Title: HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Conference
Event Date: November 7, 2025
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration Link: https://www.hbcueshipconference.com/register
Bowie State University invites you to join us on Friday, November 7, 2025, for the Fifth Annual HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Virtual Conference. This year’s theme, “Chartin
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HBCU Alum Launch the Spades Project for Entrepreneurs
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Leroy Lasenburg (657 hits)
The Spades Project is a dynamic new community-based program designed to bridge the gap between emerging entrepreneurs and experienced business professionals. Our mission is to connect ambitious young adults with experienced business mentors to foster meaningful relationships while creating a vibrant network of support.
The Spades Project was cr
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HBCU Alum Launch the Spades Project for Entrepreneurs
By:
Leroy Lasenburg (611 hits)
The Spades Project is a dynamic new community-based program designed to bridge the gap between emerging entrepreneurs and experienced business professionals. Our mission is to connect ambitious young adults with experienced business mentors to foster meaningful relationships while creating a vibrant network of support.
The Spades Project was cr
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Inspiring Story Behind My Nonprofit
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Jordan Gastion (604 hits)
Over It — That’s exactly how I felt about majoring in my passion: dance.
I loved dance deeply, but I couldn’t shake the voice in my head telling me I had more to offer the world. From the age of 13, I made over $6,860 from my gift of dance — so you can imagine the fear of pivoting careers after investing so much of myself into it.
But somethi
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LOOKING FOR MARY KAY CONSULTANTS
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Edna E Miller (697 hits)
Mary Kay Inc. is a privately owned, global beauty company founded by Mary Kay Ash in 1963, known for its direct sales model and focus on empowering women through entrepreneurship, with a product line of skincare, cosmetics, and fragrances
Edna (Elaine) Miller
206 240 2415
www.marykay.com/Emiller33510
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VYB (VIBE) START USA STATE TOUR COME VIBE WITH US HTTP://VIBE.JUSMCC.NET
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rickey johnson (1176 hits)
ANNOUNCEMENT: THE LEGEND MAKER TOUR HAS STARTED
Starting February 2025, Regan Lynch, one of the owners of VYB (aka Vibe), is touring the United States. VYB is a digital platform delivering premium educational content, exclusive memberships, and innovative online experiences. Since its pre-launch, VYB has attracted over 60,000 enrollments. In und
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JUNIQUES SHARES WHY COMPETITION LOSES TO COLLABORATION
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rickey johnson (530 hits)
COME VIBE WITH US HTTP://VIBE.JUSMCC.NET 623 455 6364
PUT COLLABORATION TO WORK!!!
Competition Loses to Collaboration: The Power of Collective Effort
In a world where the pressure to succeed often translates into a cutthroat race for the top, it's essential to understand the nuances between two key concepts: competition and collaborati
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Black Female Owned Store in North Hollywood, California
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Pearl Jr (705 hits)
As a film maker, we were looking for ways to fund our next documentary, and I remembered a fantastic product me and my sister used that worked and smelled like Designer fragrances and the non-alcoholic scent lasted all day. I found the guy I bought it from and he eagerly showed me how to make it because he had a case of constant hiccups so we star
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