Jessica Starks

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Jessica Starks is a blogger, professional writer, and the author of The Lynching Calendar & Strolling With Stories: Tales From Horsepen. Mud & Magnolias Magazine named her one of the most influential women in Northeast Mississippi in 2017, and in January 2020 she was named one of the Top 50 Black Businesswomen in Mississippi. When Jessica isn't working, she enjoys volunteering and participating in community activities, as well as reading, writing, cooking, and spending time with her family.

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Curly-coily and cool: The UK app Frobelles seeks to empower…

The demand for diversity and inclusion in America is attracting Black-focused international entrepreneurs from around the globe. Frobelles, an app game developed by a mother and daughter to celebrate afro-textured hair, recently launched in the U.S.

May 6, 202403 min read

Top 5 organizations helping African entrepreneurs scale globally

There’s plenty of innovation in Africa. But why does it rarely make it across international borders? Who is helping African founders to overcome the barriers?

Feb 19, 202403 min read

What’s up with the ten immigrant-led unicorns 500 Global invested…

Over the years, the early-stage venture capital firm 500 Global (previously 500 Startups) has invested in early stage entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Some didn’t have ‘the right face’ for other VCs.

Oct 9, 202306 min read

Toly Sherbakov, founder, Magic Kids, VR, education app

This immigrant founder makes virtual objects a reality to educate…

Toly Sherbakov is working with more than 25 U.S. educators to develop content for his app, Magic Kids.…

Sep 30, 202204 min read