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Aisha Bowe, the first Black woman to travel with Jeff Bezos on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin, is also a former rocket scientist and a successful entrepreneur. In fact, having founded and successfully grown three multimillion-dollar businesses, she has now achieved yet another significant milestone. She recently secured a billion dollar government contract, further solidifying her status as a mogul in the making.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced they have awarded a new $947 million contract designed to provide support to NGA’s total lifecycle acquisition management, strategic financial management and strategic business management activities to Exacta Solutions. This achievement represents a groundbreaking accomplishment, resonating across industries and exemplifying the immense potential within minority-owned businesses.
It also marks a personal milestone for Bowe as she continues on her journey, one that nearly got diverted while she was a teenager. Bowe has inspired many with her story and was even the subject of the documentary “In Her Element”. Available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, the project was funded by HPE, shot by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company and hosted by Meena Harris. Bowe also is known for her philanthropic efforts, especially as it relates to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs.
Ameka Coleman, founder and CEO of Strands of Faith, a Black-owned beauty brand dedicated to providing clean hair care solutions for textured hair and promoting mental wellness and self-love, has achieved a significant milestone. Her company has been awarded a contract with Premier Inc., a major hospital network that is listed on the NASDAQ, to supply its textured hair products to their hospitals across the United States.
Ameka is one of the first Black entrepreneurs in the new category of "Ethnic, Scalp, and Skincare" to receive such a contract, and the partnership will allow her company to expand its distribution network while increasing its visibility in the healthcare industry.
Sovereign Markets and BlaQue Resource Network hosted an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration. On June 19, over 1,000 attendees gathered at the Laurelton Station LIRR, to honor Black freedom and excellence.
The family-friendly event featured a variety of Black-owned food vendors, live music, and inspiring spoken word performances. A complimentary beer and wine garden allowed guests to relax and connect, creating an atmosphere of joy and community.

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