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Features & Interviews
As someone who is interested in investing in projects around the world, I’m intrigued by the idea of a Black investment syndicate,…
Kanarys is a Black owned tech startup that helps companies get the specific data and insights they need to diagnose, prioritize, and…
In the midst of a global pandemic, consumers have been looking for positive ways to stay entertained. CultureTags™ has filled that void.…
Harlem Capital, a Black owned venture capital firm based in New York, NY, will be receiving a $10 Million investment from Apple.…
Kiddie Kredit is a mobile app designed to educate children on the credit system by completing chores. The free app gives kids points…
DeShuna Spencer is the founder and CEO of KweliTV, a Black owned video streaming service dedicated to the stories, issues, and culture…
ShearShare is a Black owned app that works like an Airbnb for hairstylists and barbers. Instead of renting houses, they rent salon…
Brigitte Daniel is the Executive Vice President of Wilco Electronics Systems, Inc., a Black owned telecom business that has been in operation…
The nonprofit National Black Bank Foundation and its investment unit, the Black Bank Fund, were formed in 2020 to uplift Black-owned banks…
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…
Lawn and garden spending set an overall record of more than $52 billion in 2018. According to a report by Tecnavio, The…
Despite a global pandemic and its devastating effects on the retail industry, the athleisure market is having a pretty good year. Athleisure…
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…
Coronavirus News &Tips
Good news for Black owned businesses in New Jersey. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced that applications for the…
The Magic Johnson company EquiTrust Life Insurance Co, will be reportedly providing $100 million for Black-owned businesses. EquiTrust Life Insurance Co will…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos plans to use $180 million in federal coronavirus relief earmarked for the hardest-hit states to create voucher-like grants for…
Figgers Communications is one of the only Black owned telecom company in the United States. Committed to making the world a better…
Congressional leaders reached an agreement with the White House on Tuesday for the relief bill to aid small-business owners. The bill, which includes a…
Vistaprint announced April 14 it has founded the Save Small Business Fund in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, donating…
Black Culture
On January 17th, 1961, Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the independent Democratic Republic of the Congo was assassinated. He was…
Darnella Frazier, 17, the woman who filmed the murder of George Floyd, is this year’s recipient of the Benenson Courage Award from…
Fannie Lou Hamer (October 6, 1917- March 14, 1977) rose from humble beginnings in Mississippi to become one of the most important…
The presidents of Xavier and Dillard University, C. Reynold Verret and Walter M. Kimbrough, sent an open letter last Wednesday to announce…
Actor Chadwick Boseman has died of cancer at the age of 43. His representative says Boseman died Friday in Los Angeles after…
A liquor store on the West Side of Chicago is being transformed into a pop-up food market after Austin area teens were…