Black Business
From foster care to homelessness to owning a $2M hair care line
Cosmetologist Jerricha Hoskins has always wanted to be like Madam CJ Walker. “I’ve been using all the hair care products on the … Keep Reading
Black Sculptor creates dark skin prosthetics to boost patients’ confidence
John Amanam is a 32 year old creative sculptor and former movie special effects expert from Nigeria. His knowledge of art has … Keep Reading
Black Inventor Creates Underwear to help patients with Catheters and Leg Bags
Brian Mohika BSN, RN (and a United States Air Force veteran) is a nurse , inventor and founder of CathWear, an all-in-one … Keep Reading
The First Black Owned Bourbon Distillery in Kentucky is being built by this Husband and Wife Team
Sean and Tia Edwards are launching the first Black owned bourbon distillery in Kentucky. Their company, Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co. has announced … Keep Reading
Wyclef Jean Raises $25 Million To Finance Music Publishing Services In Africa And Developing Countries
The generous charitable initiatives established by three-time Grammy Award winner Wyclef Jean, in his native Haiti and other developing countries in Africa, … Keep Reading
Kobe Bryant leaves behind a Business Empire that stretched beyond the Basketball court
Kobe Bryant’s legacy extends beyond his time on the basketball court. He was also known to the business world as a brand-builder; an investor; … Keep Reading
HOW TAHIIRAH HABIBI AIMS TO DIVERSIFY WINE
Wine lovers like to talk about how wine brings people together. But in her years of experience working at restaurants in Philadelphia … Keep Reading
This Mother Created a Clothing Line That Celebrates the Principles of Kwanzaa
Kinara Park Kids is a clothing line that promotes representation while celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity), “KG” Kujichagulia (Self Determination), … Keep Reading
From Combat Boots to Pumps, How this Veteran is Taking the Fashion World by Storm
During her 20 years in the U.S. Army, Natasha Stanford jumped out of airplanes, led and developed multiple teams and was responsible … Keep Reading
From Living in a Shelter after Hurricane Katrina to Launching a Successful Bow Tie Company
Oakland, CA based designer, Rashima Sonson is the owner of SONSON®, a bow tie brand that offers unique bow ties made of … Keep Reading
BlackTravelBox Offers Beauty Products for The Traveler on the Go
According to Orion Brown, Black travelers have few, if any places they can go to find personal care products that work specifically … Keep Reading
Meet Ayesha Selden, the Real Estate Investor who has Built a Multi Million Dollar Portfolio of over 30 Buildings
Ayesha Selden is a self made millionaire who has amassed a real estate portfolio of 0ver 30 properties and 41 units. We … Keep Reading
Black Culture
Bowie State University Opens Food Pantry Lounge That Feeds Students For Free
Bowie State University, working with Food Lion, announced Monday it is opening a new on-campus nutrition lounge supplying free and healthy foods. … Keep Reading
13 year old violinist heading to New York to play at Carnegie Hall
Lincoln Haggart-Ives is about to do something many musicians have only dreamed of. The thirteen year old violinist, from Vaughan, Ontario., is … Keep Reading
7 Black Opera Singers You Should Know
We can all name several RnB or Gospel singers, but what about the Black opera singers!? They deserve some recognition too, right? … Keep Reading
9 New Year’s Rituals To Help You Set the New Year Off Right
– Cover Photo: Bohemian stylist Angeline Hayling For some of us, 2019 was our best year yet! But for many others, honeyyyyy, … Keep Reading
John Witherspoon Dies: Legendary Comedian Was 77
John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in TV shows and films, including the hit Friday feature franchise, died suddenly … Keep Reading
12 Black Podcasts that will Inspire, Educate and Entertain You
Currently, there are more than 700,000 active podcasts and more than 29 million podcast episodes. To help you sift through the numerous options, we’ve … Keep Reading
Black Aesthetics & Design
Black Designer Spotlight – WeWearWavy
“Black Designer Spotlight” is a segment that will focus on up and coming and seasoned designers in the fashion and design industry. … Keep Reading
Black Interior Designer Spotlight: Bailey Li
Bailey Li is an interior designer and decorative artist based in Orange, New Jersey. She discovered her passion for decorating while working … Keep Reading
54Kibo, the Digital Marketplace Showcasing The Beauty of African Aesthetic and Luxury Décor
54kibo is the premier luxury digital home décor retailer for interior design professionals and consumers. The brand was launched in 2018 by Nana … Keep Reading
15 Black Architects Who Helped Build America
In the 1930’s, there were about 60 Black Americans were listed as registered architects. Many of their buildings have since been lost … Keep Reading
Restoration of Nina Simone’s Childhood Home To Begin This Spring
The proposed rehabilitation of Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, N.C., is moving forward, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The … Keep Reading
Meet the Black Architect who designed Duke University 37 years before he could have attended it
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the school’s first-ever … Keep Reading
Black Love Matters
Couples, Inc. : Joe and Karina Own “Renewed Wellness Integrative Medical Center”
Dr. Joe Taylor and Dr. Karina Sharpe-Taylor are the owners of Renewed Wellness, where their primary focus is on chiropractic and regenerative medicine. … Keep Reading
Couples, Inc. : Cee and Malcolm own a Hemp Farm in North Carolina
The 2018 US Farm Bill has now legalized commercial production of hemp. Hemp farmers across the country are now working to fit into a rapidly growing billion … Keep Reading
Couples, Inc. : Java and Michelle Help the Environment by Putting Your Food Waste to Work
Java’s Compost is a family-owned, full-service composting company that seeks to make composting as fast and convenient as possible. The husband and … Keep Reading
Couples, Inc. : Keewa and Doug own Kidswear Brand, Kido Chicago
Kido Chicago is a Chicago based clothing line for babies and toddlers. The brand features a number of colorful, positive images and … Keep Reading