Author: Amna Faryad

"Rice Restructure"
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RICE restructures to boost Black entrepreneurship

Revamp at RICE Promises Boost for Black Entrepreneurs

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), a global bastion of Black entrepreneurship, announced on March 28, 2024, a major restructuring of its executive team. Aimed at better supporting and elevating the aspirations of Black entrepreneurs worldwide, these changes are hailed as a critical step towards aligning …

"Leaders Enhancing Entrepreneurship"
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New leaders join RICE enhancing Black entrepreneurship

RICE (Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs), global advocates for Black entrepreneurship, are welcoming new faces. On March 28, 2024, Shawn M. Graham and Monica Delores Hooks joined the team as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Experience Officer respectively.

Monica Delores Hooks has a robust history in entrepreneurial administration. Notably, her work …

Korean Illustrator
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Korean illustrator Gwang Gwang gains international acclaim

Gwang Gwang, an internationally acclaimed Korean illustrator, has garnered attention for his unique depictions of Korean themes. His modern interpretation of Michelangelo’s “David” has particularly drawn attention across various social media platforms.

Gaining recognition for seamlessly blending traditional Korean aesthetics with modern elements, Gwang Gwang’s artwork has been appreciated by art lovers worldwide. He has …

AgroFilms Victory
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University of Washington’s AgroFilms wins Environmental Innovation Challenge

On March 29, 2024, the annual Environmental Innovation Challenge took place in Seattle, Washington. This event, organized by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, brought together university students from the Pacific Northwest to present creative solutions to global environmental challenges. Competing for recognition and a substantial prize pool, the participants – …

Tech-Enhanced Cloverleaf
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Cloverleaf secures $7.3M for tech-enhanced coaching growth

Cincinnati-based automated coaching technology firm, Cloverleaf, has secured $7.3 million in Series A extension funding from backers such as Advantage Capital, Conductive Ventures, Origin Ventures and others. These funds will be used to boost Cloverleaf’s growth and enhance its coaching technology.

Cloverleaf, led by co-founders CEO Darrin Murriner and COO Kirsten Moorefield, utilizes a coaching …

Artistic Coffeehaus
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Coffeehaus meetup stirs local artistic community

At COLLINS in Williamsburg, the beloved Coffeehaus recently hosted its much-anticipated monthly meetup. This platform, with its inviting ambiance, drew individuals from all avenues of life and nurtured a vibrant artistic community. The attendees made diverse conversations, fostering inspiration, critique, and artistic debate, whether they were discussing light and shadow in photography or the latest …