Tag: Black Families

Back-to-school planning means checking off supply lists, picking out first-day outfits and readjusting to school hours. For many Black families, it also means searching for guidance that's typically shared through private conversations and networks. Whether your student is learning the ABCs or preparing for the SATs, these 15 tips can help.

Wealth, ownership, and influence have always been deeply rooted in the Black story. From media moguls to athlete-entrepreneurs, Black families have consistently turned vision, grit, and talent into lasting empires. Yet, these legacies reach far beyond individual achievement because a true dynasty isn't built on a famous name alone. It's built on sacrifice, opening doors, and shaping culture. From the Johnsons reshaping Black media and the Knowles-Carter family redefining music and business power, to the James family proving athletes can be CEOs, these families prove success is bigger than one person.

Ronald Fenty, Rihanna’s father, has passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles following an illness. The Fenty family is mourning privately.