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Twin Sisters Own Miami’s First Afro-Cuban, Woman-Owned Cigar Company
Yvonne and Yvette Rodriguez, identical twin sisters who grew up in South Miami Heights, broke into the cigar industry three years ago … Keep Reading
15 Black Owned Businesses in Arizona
Black people make up only four percent of the population in Arizona. That means those who want to support Black owned businesses … Keep Reading
22 Black Owned Businesses in Detroit
Not only is Detroit home to national treasures like the Motown Museum and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, its a … Keep Reading
Arsha Jones on Entrepreneurship & Building Her Million Dollar Businesses
According to Washington, D.C. native, Arsha Jones, she’s not an entrepreneur. She simply makes the things she wants to see in the … Keep Reading
This 9yr Old Kidpreneur Has Built a Bath Bomb Business
Lani Boo Bath is a business that uses natural ingredients to make Bath Bomb ‘s. What’s different about this particular business is … Keep Reading
Sister Scientist: Helping Entrepreneurs Create & Develop Beauty Brands
Most Black entrepreneurs in the Beauty industry are involved in the retail part of the supply chain. Because its important that we … Keep Reading
22 Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Black Owned Businesses
Sunday, June 18th is Father’s Day. This is the day we celebrate and honor fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of … Keep Reading
I moved from the U.S. to Nigeria and Launched a Fashion Brand
Leilani Lawani was born in New York, lived in Cameroon for several years before returning to the U.S. for college. She eventually moved … Keep Reading
Mother Creates Swimming Cap for Black Hairstyles
Nomvuyo Treffers is the creator of Swimma, a brand of swimming caps designed specifically for hairstyles like dreadlocks, braids, Afros as well as weaves. The … Keep Reading
Black Love Matters
Couples Inc. : Eco-Friendly Timepiece Makers, David and MarQuerite
As concerns about the environment have grown, so have the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products. One couple that’s all about creating … Keep Reading
Couples Inc. : Beauty Supply Store Owners, Quintin & Megan Lathan
After all the conversations about how too few Black people are involved in the beauty supply industry, we were glad to learn … Keep Reading
Black Culture
Marshawn Lynch sits during National Anthem
Marshawn Lynch just scored another point (no pun intended) with me and many others on Saturday. The Raiders’ running back remained seated … Keep Reading
Money flowing into the Natural Hair Industry is a Blessing and Curse for those who built it up
Miko Branch was deep asleep when her sister Titi woke her up to celebrate. After months of experimentation in the kitchen of … Keep Reading
First Black Hospital In Kansas City Now On Life Support
Vacant since 1972, the first Black-owned hospital in Kansas City – where Black doctors and nurses could practice medicine and receive advanced … Keep Reading
Hollywood Faces the Growing Box Office Power of Black Audiences
The biggest “surprise” of this past weekend box office was also totally predictable: a film with a predominantly Black cast drew a … Keep Reading
Black Thought
Racism Tied to Worse Asthma Symptoms for Black youth
African-American children and young adults with a hard-to-treat type of asthma may have a more difficult time keeping symptoms in check when … Keep Reading
Why We Need to Talk about Black Teen Depression and Suicide
Perhaps it was the fact that my parents worked long hours to provide for me; or maybe it was because I was … Keep Reading
Where Have All the Black-Owned Businesses Gone? – The Atlantic
At the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., a hallway of glass display cases features more … Keep Reading
The Politics Behind the Black Beauty Store Industry Dominated by Koreans – MPR
Karen Coffey opened Bella Beauty and Hair in January with lots of optimism and a stylist’s eye for hair extensions and other … Keep Reading