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Robert L. Johnson
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Donald, Arnold (1954- )
Arnold Donald is an American businessman and CEO of Carnival Corporation headquartered in Miami, Florida. He has held the position since 2013. Prior to this position, he was a senior executive at Monsanto in
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Ulysses L. Bridgeman
Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr. is Owner & Chief Executive Officer of Manna Inc. Bridgeman leads the operation of over 430 restaurants in 20 states, including 258 Wendy’s restaurants and 124 Chili’s restaurants. According to the Restaurant Finance Monitor, Bridgeman is the second largest restaurant
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Ralph F. Boyd
Ralph F. Boyd, Jr. is Chief Executive Officer Serves on Board of Directors for: of the Americas Region for the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global, multidisciplinary, member-driven real estate organization dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving, sustainable
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Dorothy A. Terrell
Dorothy A. Terrell is Founder and Managing Partner of FirstCap Advisors, a venture capital and advisory services firm that helps innovative technology companies successfully navigate the critical early stages of product and business
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Toyota Makes Million Dollar Commitment To Youth And Family Programs At New Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy
Kids and families in North Texas will soon have more opportunity for learning and play. The Texas Rangers and Toyota, the Official Truck Sponsor of the Texas Rangers, have announced an additional partnership that will greatly enhance the experience and programs at the new Texas Rangers MLB Youth
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United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund, or UNCF, is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities. UNCF was incorporated on April 25, 1944 by Frederick D. Patterson (then president
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Samsung and All Def Digital Collaborate to Discover The Next Big Thing in Music
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Dmitri Stockton
Dmitri Stockton was Chairman, President and CEO of GE Asset Management for GE. In this role, Stockton oversaw $115 billion in assets under management for GE’s U.S. employee pension and benefits plans and a wide range of other institutional
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Bartech Founder John W. Barfield is Celebrated in Inspiring Detroit Public TV Documentary
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James D. White
James D. White was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jamba Juice. In this role, White implemented a three year, disciplined strategic plan, dubbed the BLEND Plan, when he took over the helm of Jamba Juice, a leading healthy, active lifestyle
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Rosalind Brewer
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Phillip R. Cox
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Snoop Dogg
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Ulice Payne
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Bost, Eric M. (1952- )
Ambassador Eric Bost is currently the assistant director of External Relations for the Borlaug Institute at Texas A&M University.  Bost, a native of Concord, North Carolina, attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where he earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology in 1974.  In 1985, he
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RLJ Entertainment Announces Launch Of UMC - Urban Movie Channel
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Helene Gayle
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
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Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire
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O’dell M. Owens, M.D.
O’dell M. Owens, M.D. is Medical Director for the City of Cincinnati. Previously, Owens was the President of Cincinnati State as well as holding many healthcare related leadership roles including serving as Medical Director for a major insurance company. Owens also helped launch a Cincinnati-based
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Sidney A. Ribeau
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Ronald E. Blaylock
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Egbert L. J. Perry
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