Mellody Hobson

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Meghan Markle difficult Archetypes podcast difficult theGrio.com
November 10, 2022
In the latest episode of her ‘Archetypes’ podcast, Meghan Markle explores the sexist background of a label she has personally…
June 9, 2022
Finance executive Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO of Chicago-based Ariel Investment, may become a minority owner of the Denver Broncos.
2020 Embrace Ambition Summit | Tory Burch Foundation
February 1, 2021
Mellody Hobson thinks policymakers and corporations are still approaching equity and business with antiquated strategies.
Mellody Hobson
December 9, 2020
Finance executive Mellody Hobson has been named by Starbucks to lead its board as chair - the first Black woman…
October 10, 2020
A campus building is being rebuilt and named after Mellody Hobson, a Black businesswoman who is an alumna of and…
Ebony
April 25, 2019
With a bankruptcy filing, it was unclear what would happen to the treasure trove of images kept in the company's…
Mellody Hobson
June 5, 2018
[griojw id=”6bFVPmuL” playerid=”GqX43ZoG”]   There is a changing of guard at Starbucks and a Black woman will lead the company
November 30, 2015
Pirelli, an exclusive calendar known for featuring the world's most glamorous supermodels has decided to take a different approach this…
September 11, 2013
BLACK ENTERPRISE - We created our exclusive BLACK ENTERPRISE Registry of Corporate Directors to place a spotlight on those making…
August 12, 2013
Mellody Hobson, 44, and George Lucas, 69, have welcomed their first child together into the world, according to reports. Their…
June 24, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - Does the Mos Eisley Cantina band play weddings? George Lucas and Mellody Hobson have tied the…
January 15, 2013
theGRIO's 100 - In addition to being the leading lady at Ariel Investments, she’s also held positions as the director…
January 3, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - 'Star Wars' director George Lucas has found his real life princess right here on earth...