Features & Interviews
This Black Owned Trivia Game Will Call You Out On Your BS
Brilliant Or BS? was created by Kimelia Weathers, youngest daughter of legendary film star Carl Weathers, better known as “Apollo… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Sunscreen Brand Receives $1 Million Investment
Black Girl Sunscreen (BGS) is a Black owned sunscreen brand based in Van Nuys, CA. The company produces a fragrance-free,… … Keep Reading
This Black Woman Owned Firearm Training Business is Teaching Responsible Gun Ownership
The coronavirus pandemic has driven record-breaking numbers of gun sales in the United States. Many of the millions of guns… … Keep Reading
This Black Owned Vintage Clothing Business Offers Cool ’90s Nostalgia
The ’90s were the best years of my life. I remember my obsession with all things Hip Hop, RnB, Black… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Trucking Company Partners With Uber to Help Drivers Get Trucking Jobs
CloudTrucks is a Black owned trucking company that combines software engineering, and data science to help truck drivers keep more… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Software Company Raises $8 Million To Help Non Profits Operate More Efficiently
Resilia is a Black owned Software company based in New Orleans. Founded by serial entrepreneur Sevetri Wilson in 2016, Resilia’s mission is… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Coffee Business Sees 350% Increase In Online Sales
With so many people forced to stay at home because of the pandemic, Red Bay Coffee, a Black owned coffee… … Keep Reading
This Black Owned Candle Business Won’t Let a Pandemic Put Its Fire Out
Scent & Fire Candle Company is a Black owned candle business that makes products for those who enjoy using aroma-driven… … Keep Reading
This Black Owned Pepper and Spice Farm Wants To Bring The Heat To Your Kitchen
Like many other Black owned businesses that have taken a hit in the past few months, Herban Farm is navigating… … Keep Reading
The Black Lists
Father’s Day Gift Ideas From Black Owned Businesses in 2020
Father’s Day is the day we celebrate and honor fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Gun Stores and Firearms Training Businesses
Based on the response to our last few articles about gun ownership and firearms training, it’s clear that there’s a… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Businesses in Minnesota That Need Your Support
Damn. As if COVID related shutdowns weren’t enough, Black owned businesses in Minnesota are now bearing the brunt of protests… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Tea Brands You Can Purchase Online
People all over the world have been drinking tea for thousands of centuries, and for good reason. Numerous studies have shown… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Coffee Brands You Can Purchase Online
Last year, we created a viral post about Black owned Alternatives to Starbucks. Unfortunately since then, some of the businesses… … Keep Reading
13 Tarot and Oracle Decks Created For and By Black People
I don’t remember what prompted me to buy my first tarot deck but I’m pretty sure that I bought it… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Face Mask Businesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its face mask policy and is now urging everyone to wear… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Online Bookstores That You Should Know
As social distancing measures keep people home, independent Black owned bookstores are among the many small businesses impacted by government-mandated… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Cleaning Products Businesses That Will Help You Sanitize Your Space
Due to the Corona virus outbreak, many of us are now, more than ever, determined to sanitize our surroundings and… … Keep Reading
18 Black Owned Businesses That Most Likely Serve Better Fried Chicken Than Popeyes
I must admit, when I started to see posts here and there about Popeyes, I thought it was odd but… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Denim Brands You Should Know
A recent report published by the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), revealed some of the most startling and disheartening news to break… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Yoga Studios You Should Know
Regular yoga practice has been shown to have tremendous physical, mental and spiritual health benefits. We’ve compiled a list of… … Keep Reading
Business Tips & Advice
5 Digital Marketing Ideas to Consider During the Coronavirus
As a business owner, you’re likely trying to find ways to survive this crisis. The good news is that this… … Keep Reading
10 Tips For Photographing Darker Skin Tones
No, you’re not crazy: photographing darker skin tones, like mine, is harder than photographing lighter ones. Before anyone goes and… … Keep Reading
5 Ways Black Businesses Can Improve Customer Experience
Let’s face it, Black businesses have a horrible reputation when it comes to offering a great customer experience or customer… … Keep Reading
Get Your Website Right!: 10 Tips on How to Create a Dope Website
Every Black business owner needs to get their website right. Not now, but right now. Many of us want to… … Keep Reading
Coronavirus News &Tips
New $45 Million Government Grant Program Prioritizes Black Owned Businesses in New Jersey
Good news for Black owned businesses in New Jersey. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced that applications… … Keep Reading
Magic Johnson’s Insurance Company To Fund $100 Million For Black Owned Businesses
The Magic Johnson company EquiTrust Life Insurance Co, will be reportedly providing $100 million for Black-owned businesses. EquiTrust Life Insurance… … Keep Reading
Relief Funds May Soon be Used To Provide Grants To Homeschoolers
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos plans to use $180 million in federal coronavirus relief earmarked for the hardest-hit states to create voucher-like… … Keep Reading
Historic Black Owned Restaurant Approved for Coronavirus Relief Loan
Ben’s Chili Bowl is a historic Black Owned restaurant restaurant in Washington, D.C. Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped… … Keep Reading
Black Owned Telecom Company Donates Over 700,000 Units of Personal Protection Equipment to Healthcare Workers
Figgers Communications is one of the only Black owned telecom company in the United States. Committed to making the world… … Keep Reading
Diddy Partners With Black Owned Banks to Help Black Businesses Access Funding
Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses… … Keep Reading
Black Culture
D.C. Mayor Renames Street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza”
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser renamed the street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza” on Friday… … Keep Reading
How Hoodoo Saved This Woman’s Life: The Black Gold Lenormand Deck
There’s no denying that African Tradition Religions and African Diasporic Spiritual practices are experiencing a reawakening as more people, particularly… … Keep Reading
Critically Acclaimed Black Composer Contemplates Touring Post-Pandemic
New York City, seen as the financial capital of the world, came to a screeching halt in mid-March. The announcement… … Keep Reading
These Brands Are Still Tapping Into Nostalgia for Slavery, Whether You Realize It or Not
Some of the most egregious examples using a cultural stereotype as a mascot are the ones rooted in nostalgia for… … Keep Reading
2020 Howard University Graduate Earns Ph.D. at Age 73
On April 26, 2020, Florence Didigu, 73, defended her dissertation to earn her Ph.D. in Communication, Culture and Media Studies.… … Keep Reading
8 Little Richard Quotes and Sayings
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Richard died Saturday. He was 87 years old. His death was announced on… … Keep Reading