Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major corporations scale…
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From Fashion to Flavor: The Story of Ramen by Ra
Rasheeda Purdie, founder and chef of Ramen by Ra took an unexpected…
MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica Plybeah, has raised nearly $7…
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From Fashion to Flavor: The Story of Ramen by Ra
Rasheeda Purdie, founder and chef of Ramen by Ra took an unexpected path to the kitchen. A former NYC stylist, she made…
MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica Plybeah, has raised nearly $7 million to date to expand its non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT)…
Brothers in Business: The Journey of Los Hermanos Tequila
What started as a deep appreciation for tequila during the COVID-19 lockdowns led brothers Donta and William Henson to Jalisco, Mexico, where…
The DEI Reckoning: Target’s Retreat and the Fragility of Corporate Allyship
In 2020, Target’s CEO Brian Cornell pledged to confront systemic racism, vowing to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses by 2025. By…
Black-Owned Businesses in LA Rally for Wildfire Relief
In the face of raging wildfires that have scarred parts of Los Angeles, a force of resilience has emerged from the ashes:…
City First Bank Welcomes John A. Allen as Chief Banking Officer
City First Bank, a subsidiary of Broadway Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BYFC) and the largest Black-led Minority Depository Institution in the United States,…
Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major corporations scale back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This retreat…
Shop Direct: Supporting Black-Owned Brands at Target
Target has recently come under fire for its decisions regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, sparking important conversations about corporate accountability.…
Black-Owned Wellness Brands to Elevate Your Health in 2025
As we step into 2025, there’s no better time to focus on personal growth, wellness, and goal achievement. Here’s a curated list…
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Historic Black Neighborhood of Altadena Reduced to Ashes in Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating Eaton Fire has wreaked havoc in Los Angeles County, disproportionately impacting the historic Black community of Altadena. As of January…
The Diaspora Salon: Uniting the African Diaspora Through Art, Business, and Culture
Meryanne Loum-Martin, owner of the iconic Marrakech-based boutique hotel Jnane Tamsna, is the visionary behind The Diaspora Salon. This transformative event celebrates…
Delaware State University Makes History with First HBCU Private Label Clothing Line
Delaware State University (DSU) has made a significant stride in collegiate branding and entrepreneurship. The university has become the first HBCU to…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers: A Path to Economic Empowerment
We often talk about the importance of shopping at Black-owned businesses—but what about shopping for Black-owned businesses? Despite growing interest in economic…
The AI Advantage in Customer Service: Why the Time to Act Is Now
The landscape of customer service has undergone a dramatic transformation. As we navigate through 2025, the question is no longer whether businesses…
AI’s Real MVPs: How Black Business Owners Are Driving Innovation
Black entrepreneurs are leading the charge in the AI revolution, and the numbers tell an inspiring story. While many businesses are just…