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Jane Scott Stuart's debut novel wins NYC Big Book Award in African American fiction
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The NYC Big Book Award named Not In This World by Jane Scott Stuart and Elaine Flowers a winner in African American Fiction.
Sapphire Golf Tour brings season finale to Washington, D.C.
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The Sapphire Golf Tour will stage its Season Two finale Sept. 9-12 at Langston Golf Course, marking the first professional golf tour championship played inside Washington, D.C. The event spotlights Black and Latina women building careers in pro…
Top Click Media lands Google Premier Partner status for 8th year
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Top Click Media in Johannesburg has been named to Google’s 2026 Premier Partner list, placing the South African agency in the top 3% of Google Partners in the country for the eighth straight year.
Fortified wine market to reach $22.46 billion by 2035
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The global fortified wine market is projected to grow from $15.78 billion in 2025 to $22.46 billion by 2035, driven by premiumization, cocktail culture and stronger demand for vermouth.
Luis A. Estable wins 2026 NYC Big Book Award for poetry collection
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Poet Luis A. Estable’s Religious, Ten Songs And Thirty Sonnets was named a winner in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award’s Poetry-Spirit, Philosophy & the Sacred category.
Desmond Tutu documentary opens FIFDA Paris with a focus on justice and forgiveness
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Karen Hayes’ documentary The Foolishness of God will open the 16th Festival International des Films de la Diaspora Africaine in Paris on Sept. 4, 2026, with a post-screening discussion and reception.
Brenda Stevens recognized for advancing Ohio entrepreneurs
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Influential Women is spotlighting Brenda Stevens, MA, CBA®, for more than three decades of work in entrepreneurship, workforce development, higher education, and community leadership.
Ecolint names Nicolas Péjout as director general
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Ecolint has appointed Nicolas Péjout as director general after an international search, with the role taking effect at the end of August 2026. The Geneva-based international school says his background in higher education, public service and…
AACUC names 2026-2027 executive committee and board
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The African-American Credit Union Coalition announced its 2026-2027 executive committee and national board on August 31, 2026. The leadership slate brings together credit union executives across the U.S. as AACUC pushes its diversity and…
IndyGeneUS Bio adds Julius Maina to push commercialization of genomic platform
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IndyGeneUS Bio has named Julius Maina strategic advisor as the Baltimore company works to commercialize its Clinico-Genomic Insights Engine and expand partnerships with pharma, biotech and institutional investors.
Global Black Pride names 2026 honorees for Paris gala
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Global Black Pride will honor Hosh Ibrahim, Niecy Nash-Betts, Lady Phyll, Durand Bernarr, YouTube, ViiV Healthcare, the Republic of South Africa and others at its Black Excellence Gala & Awards on Sept. 11 in Paris.
Spence-Chapin opens Arizona offices in Phoenix and Tucson
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Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is expanding in Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson to broaden access to adoption, counseling and family support services.
Luxury Rail Safaris publishes 2027 Rovos Golf Safari dates and dollar pricing
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Luxury Rail Safaris has released 2027 departure dates and US-dollar pricing for Rovos Rail’s nine-night Golf Safari in South Africa.
Global Citizen and Waislitz Foundation name 2026 award winners
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Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation announced three recipients of the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards in Johannesburg on Aug. 18, with each winner set to receive $100,000. The grants will support climate-smart food production, waterless…
AfriVest and Southern African traditional leaders sign tokenization pact
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AfriVest and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa signed a master partnership on 30 July 2026 to structure community-held assets into regulated digital instruments in South Africa.
Outsourced CFO lands two Xero Awards 2026 finalist spots
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Outsourced CFO has been shortlisted for two categories at the Xero Awards 2026, including Partner of the Year: Large Firm and Community Impact Award.
Youth policy should move beyond symbolic celebrations
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A UAE-based commentary tied to International Youth Day argues that governments need to shift from symbolic recognition to real investment in young people.
Trellidor launches 50 Safe Spaces for SA and UK community groups
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Trellidor is marking its 50th anniversary by donating and installing 50 security units at selected community organisations in South Africa and the UK. The campaign opens for public nominations on 3 August and aims to support shelters, homes and…
IAOTP names Jennifer Reddy Empowered Woman of the Year
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Morar Incorporated CEO Jennifer Reddy at its annual awards gala in New York City this December.
Latroit House Ensemble drops ‘Pearls’ ahead of Classics, Vol. 1
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Latroit House Ensemble has released “Pearls (feat.
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