Black Business
Coronavirus Student Loan Relief: 7 Things You Need to Know
The $2 trillion stimulus bill — formally known as the CARES Act — was recently signed into law. Among its many provisions … Keep Reading
Black Owned Healthcare Startup Launches Platform to Treat Coronavirus Patients Remotely
With hospitals becoming overcrowded with coronavirus patients, a Black owned healthcare startup in Chicago has developed a tech-based method to care for … Keep Reading
How This Black Owned Coffee Business is Coping During COVID-19
Red Bay Coffee is a wholesale specialty coffee roasting company based in Oakland, California. This Black Owned Coffee business serves as a … Keep Reading
Real Estate is now considered an Essential Service according to U.S. Government
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its list of essential … 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 shutdowns. However, … Keep Reading
What You Should Know About Loan Forgiveness under The CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, commonly known as the “CARES Act” (the “Act”) was signed by President Trump on … Keep Reading
What does the Coronavirus Pandemic mean for the Largest Black Owned Architecture Firm?
The Coronavirus pandemic’s impact on architecture still isn’t totally clear. Some construction sites are closed, financial markets are fluctuating, and designers are … Keep Reading
How the outbreak has affected this Black Owned Bed & Breakfast
The Cochrane House is an art-filled, 18th century mansion in Detroit’s historic Brush Park, located in the heart of Downtown Detroit. This family owned bed and breakfast … Keep Reading
The COVID-19 Effect on Black Business: PR Firm Owner – DANIELLE
The COVID-19 global pandemic will without a doubt, affect Black owned businesses for years to come. In this series, we will be … Keep Reading
Coronavirus and Black Entrepreneurship: The Impact On My Life And Business – ABU
The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a brutal decline in economic activity that is hitting many Black owned businesses and professionals hard. … Keep Reading
Black Woman Hemp Farmer Creates Hemp Tea To Help Promote Healthy Immune Systems
Clarenda Stanley is a fifth-generation Black woman hemp farmer originally from Alabama’s Black Belt region. She is also the owner of newly … Keep Reading
Adenah Bayoh to Serve Free Breakfast & Lunches at Her 3 IHOPs and Guarantee 2 Weeks of Pay for Her Workers
Restaurateur and real estate developer Adenah Bayoh announced yesterday that she will be providing free take-out breakfast and lunch on weekdays at … Keep Reading
Black Culture
2020 Essence Fest postponed amid Louisiana Coronavirus concerns
The 2020 Essence Festival is being postponed and moved “closer to the fall” amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Louisiana, organizers announced … Keep Reading
Howard University to receive $13 Million as part of Coronavirus Stimulus Package
The Senate unanimously passed an approximately $2.2 trillion stimulus package late Wednesday night in an effort to jump-start an economy severely affected by … Keep Reading
Why Octavia Butler’s Novels Are So Relevant Today
It’s campaign season in the US, and a charismatic dark horse is running with the slogan ‘make America great again’. According to … Keep Reading
7 year old activist uses $600 of savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors, feed 90 students
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a first-grader in Gaithersburg, Maryland, used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with … Keep Reading
Atlanta man assembles portable hand washing stations for homeless
Terence Lester is bringing portable hand washing stations to people experiencing homelessness throughout the city. Lester, one of the organizers of Love … Keep Reading
This nonprofit helps people find employment through Auto Repair
In a garage in East Point, GA, Larry Witherspoon Jr. is changing oil and lives. For six years, Witherspoon has been running … 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
Mompreneur plans to launch Detroit’s first Co-Working Play Space for Families
Once it launches this summer, Social Tykes will be Detroit’s first co-working play space for mothers and families. The 1,700-square-foot space will … Keep Reading
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