The American Geophysical Union has made history by electing Dr. Brandon Jones as its first Black president. Jones graduated from Lincoln University, an HBCU, with a degree in biology. He also holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in Marine Sciences from the University of Delaware. Launched in 1919, AGU supports more than half a million advocates and professionals in Earth & space sciences. Speaking with Forbes, Dr Jones says his vision for the organization is to “continue to develop the elements of future adaptiveness and maintain a posture of future preparation. As the largest professional society in the world for Earth and space science, AGU needs to focus on sustainability in a rapidly changing social and political environment.” “When asked how this historic achievement is important to him, he said
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Mar
GreenSlate has appointed veteran entertainment executive Steve Mosko and agency player David Spingarn as board members, bringing years of leadership experience to its team. GreenSlate is a leading provider in the entertainment industry of payroll, accounting and financial services, allowing industry workers to get fairly paid for their time. “Both Steve and David are visionary leaders who understand the rapidly changing dynamics of entertainment,” GreenSlate CEO John Finn said in a statement. “Steve’s unmatched track record of fostering high-quality content across multiple platforms and David’s expertise in strategic development and deal execution will be pivotal to our continued growth.” Mosko (above, right) comes to GreenSlate after recently stepping down as CEO of Village Roadshow Entertainment, where he helped diversify the company into film, television and digital formats. He previously spent
Feb
The United States continues to dominate the global wealth landscape, with eight of the 10 wealthiest billionaires based stateside. However, the Forbes 2024 list shows that of the nearly 3000 billionaires worldwide, only 17 are Black. Regardless, Black entrepreneurs continue to defy the odds despite the obstacles stacked against them. According to 2021 Census data , Black-owned businesses in the U.S. generated $206 billion in annual revenue and supported 3.56 million U.S. jobs. There are 13 Black billionaires in the United States today. This elite group of leaders has carved out successful careers in media, sports, technology, finance, and entertainment. As we celebrate Black History Month in February, we delve into their journeys to success, showcasing their inspirational stories. David Steward The wealthiest Black American—with an estimated net worth of $11.4B—David Steward grew up in the