Fintech startup Pave Bank has announced a $39 million Series A funding round, marking a major milestone for the company as it scales what it calls the world’s first programmable bank. The round was led by Accel, with participation from Tether Investments, Quona Capital, Wintermute, Helios Digital Ventures, Financial Technology Partners, Yolo Investments, Kazea Fund,…
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In an era when the business of news is under siege, press freedom is increasingly challenged, and public media faces widespread defunding, voices like Georgia Fort’s are more crucial than ever. A three-time Midwest Emmy Award-winning journalist, Georgia brings an authoritative perspective to conversations about race, media ethics, and independent journalism. Her rare access and…
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Stress is one of the defining health challenges of our time. According to the World Health Organization, more than a billion people worldwide now suffer from stress-related disorders, and rates continue to climb. From students to executives, first responders to soldiers, no group is immune. Yet what if stress could be approached like a fitness…
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Award-winning rower, author, and motivational speaker Arshay Cooper has launched his newest book, Let Me Be Real with You: Inspiring Lessons on Living a Life of Service, which has already claimed the #1 spot on USA Today’s Best-Selling Booklist. Known for his compelling personal story and transformative athletic journey, Cooper brings a message of resilience,…
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Mentoring is more than guidance; it is a commitment to presence, accountability, and long-term impact. For 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, mentoring represents a promise—to invest time, wisdom, and leadership into young people who will become tomorrow’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. For decades, the organization comprised of dedicated men in the region embraced…
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AAF Management Ltd. has closed a $55 million early-stage hybrid investment vehicle, marking a major milestone for the firm and significantly expanding its footprint in the private markets. The new fund, called The Axis Fund, focuses on backing emerging fund managers while also investing directly in their most promising portfolio companies from Pre-Seed through Pre-IPO.…
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The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), America’s leading multi-issue child advocacy organization, is strengthening its leadership to deepen its commitment to children and youth across the nation. Founded over fifty years ago by Civil Rights icon Marian Wright Edelman, CDF has long championed policies and programs that support child well-being, racial equity, and social justice. Today,…
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Leadership is a multi-billion-dollar industry, with executives, coaches, and influencers constantly shaping how we think about influence, team-building, and organizational success. Yet one of history’s most consequential leaders is often absent from the conversation. In his new book, Leader Like No Other: What Secular Leadership Models Reveal About Jesus, the Rev. Daniel Brandenburg—known as Fr.…
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As Black History Month celebrates its centennial, Jarvis R. Givens’ I’LL MAKE ME A WORLD: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month (Harper; February 3, 2026; $24.99) arrives as a compelling exploration of the origins, evolution, and enduring significance of this landmark observance. Acclaimed Harvard scholar and historian of Black education, Givens, author of American…
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Rebecca Rau Jewels is redefining the conversation around heritage and adornment with the debut of the “THEN & NOW Collection,” a groundbreaking series that fuses rare historical artifacts with contemporary gemstones, precious metals, and pearls. Previewed at M.S. Rau in New Orleans, the collection made its official debut at New York City Jewelry Week in…
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