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Features & Interviews
You’ve probably heard the phrase “small business is the backbone of the economy” before, and for good reason: it is true. Small…
Back in December 2020, we reported that Squire, a barbershop management application, received a $59 million investment that almost tripled its valuation,…
Breakr is a music marketing marketplace startup founded in late 2020. It recently announced that it has raised $4.2 million in seed…
In ten years, when you ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, you just might hear the words…
Valerie Daniels-Carter is a part owner of the NBA team The Milwaukee Bucks, and is both president and CEO of V&J Holdings.…
Jetstream, a Ghanaian technology-driven logistics company, just landed $3 million in seed funding to solve one of Africa’s biggest problems: the lack…
AllHere is an Ai-powered educational support platform founded by Joanna Smith, a former public school teacher and family engagement leader at a…
Allyson Felix is a four-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished sprinters in U.S. track and field history. She is also…
Buwa Binite is the Managing Principal of Dantes Partners, a boutique real estate development firm making its mark on the affordable housing…
Sunday, June 20th is Father’s Day. To help you celebrate that special father or father figure, we’ve compiled a list of some…
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is also time for rejoicing…
If you’re looking for a sofa, dining room set, or another piece of furniture to spruce up your abode or office, look…
Are you looking for a Black owned yarn business? You aren’t alone. These days, many people are either revisiting crafting as a…
Are you looking for Black owned gift wrapping companies? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of gift wrapping companies that will…
If you’re looking for Black owned businesses that sell fabrics, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of national and international businesses…
Welcome to our SHOPPE BLACK Gift Guide for 2020. This time of year, many of us will be shifting focus from the…
With families and individuals staying at home, you may be looking for a recreational option that doesn’t involve staring at a screen.…
You know what they say, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s why we’ve compiled a list of Black owned vintage…
Today I gave an elevator pitch to a prominent women’s entrepreneurship program about why my product, a deck of cards that align…
The global feminine hygiene products market was worth $26 Billion in 2019. Increasing awareness of women’s health and hygiene and the emergence…
According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 67% of US households have a pet, up from 56% in 1988. Because people…
The Black Aesthetic
In preparation for an upcoming aesthetics and design-based project, I’ve begun interviewing folks whose line of work is centered on the Black…
In the 1930’s, there were about 60 Black Americans were listed as registered architects. Many of their buildings have since been lost…
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…
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the school’s first-ever…
Private developers in the Boston did not hire black architects for several decades, so much of the architecture in the city today…
On the surface, Seattle’s architectural heritage can seem very, very white. But black architects have been contributing to Seattle’s urban fabric for…
Business Tips & Advice
As a business owner, you’re likely trying to find ways to survive this crisis. The good news is that this too shall…
No, you’re not crazy: photographing darker skin tones, like mine, is harder than photographing lighter ones. Before anyone goes and reports me…
Let’s face it, Black businesses have a horrible reputation when it comes to offering a great customer experience or customer service. Whether…
Every Black business owner needs to get their website right. Not now, but right now. Many of us want to support Black-owned…
Black Culture
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced yesterday that former President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner. President Obama will…
Clark Atlanta University announced this week that they will cancel student account balances from the spring 2020 semester through the summer 2021…
A Black girl duo from Atlanta has made history after winning the annual summer debate competition at Harvard University. Since its inception…
Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose sense of humor and innovative samples made him a singular presence in hip-hop,…
Louisiana State University (LSU) on Saturday offered , Zaila Avant-garde, the first African American contestant to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a…
Zaila Avant-garde, a 14-year-old basketball prodigy, has won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the first African-American contestant to win in…