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From Battling a Speech Impediment to Becoming a Media Mogul: Darren Ogden Releases Two Powerful Books On Amazon in One Year
#NOLAZINE - From overcoming a lifelong speech impediment to building a national media powerhouse, New Orleans entrepreneur Darren Ogden Sr. continues to prove that limitations don’t have to define your success. New Orleans native, entrepreneur, author, and media mogul Darren Ogden Sr. is making major moves in 2026. The founder and CEO of Nolazine, a growing media powerhouse that started in New Orleans and expanded its reach across the United States, has accomplished another i
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West Philadelphia Rapper Opens Daycare Center to Help Low-Income Families and Give Children a Brighter Future
#NOLAZINE – West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Anthony “Dappa” Samuels is proving that making a difference in the community goes far beyond music. Instead of focusing solely on his career in entertainment, Samuels has turned his attention toward helping families by providing affordable childcare and educational opportunities for children in underserved neighborhoods. Samuels is the co-owner of Young With Options Academic Center, an early childhood education facility cr
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Black Women-Owned Eyewear Brand Teams Up With Kadeem Hardison to Bring Back Iconic Dwayne Wayne Flip-Up Glasses
#NOLAZINE - A Black women-owned eyewear company is bringing a legendary piece of television history back to life. Brooklyn-based luxury eyewear brand Vontélle has partnered with actor Kadeem Hardison to recreate the iconic flip-up glasses worn by his character Dwayne Wayne on the classic sitcom A Different World. Founded in 2019 by Tracy Green and Nancey Harris, Vontélle specializes in stylish eyewear designed to complement diverse facial features. The company’s new DEEMED co
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TerDawn DeBoe Makes History as Forbes AI Expert, Launches Challenge to Help Small Businesses Grow
#NOLAZINE - Cleveland, Ohio entrepreneur TerDawn DeBoe (@terdawndeboe) is making major moves in the technology industry after being recognized as the first and only Black woman named a Forbes AI expert for small businesses through its Leadership Lessons video series. Now, DeBoe is using her knowledge to help entrepreneurs work smarter and increase profits with the launch of her three-day “Build Your AI Team Challenge.” The live online program is designed to teach small busine
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Katt Williams Developing $100 Million Film Production Campus in Alabama to Empower Black Creatives
#NOLAZINE - Comedian and actor Katt Williams is making a major move in the entertainment industry by helping develop a $100 million film production campus in Anniston, Alabama, aimed at creating more opportunities for Black filmmakers, actors, and other creatives. The project, known as Kemet Movie Works, is being developed at the former Fort McClellan military base. Williams has partnered with entrepreneurs William Hanford Lee and LaRonda Sutton to transform the property into
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Ingrid Best Is Putting South African Wine on the Map With Her Award-Winning Brand 🍷
#NOLAZINE - After spending more than two decades building her career in the wine industry, entrepreneur Ingrid Best decided it was time to create something of her own. In 2023, she launched IBest Wines, a brand dedicated to celebrating South African wine, culture, and excellence. What started as a passion for wine has quickly grown into an award-winning business. Best Wines has reportedly earned Best Wine of 2025 honors and secured a spot inside American Airlines’ Flagship Lo
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