Allen Iverson’s Historic Deal: $32M Trust Fund and $800K for Life
When Allen Iverson signed his endorsement deal with Reebok in 2001, it…
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LA Lakers Sold for $10B: What It Signals About Black Wealth & Ownership
The LA Lakers sold for $10 billion in a record-breaking deal, setting…
Vince Fraser’s Ancestral Odyssey Exhibition Debuts at NOAAM
This Juneteenth, the New Orleans African American Museum unveils Ancestral Odyssey, a…
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LA Lakers Sold for $10B: What It Signals About Black Wealth & Ownership
The LA Lakers sold for $10 billion in a record-breaking deal, setting a new high for the most expensive sports franchise transaction…
Vince Fraser’s Ancestral Odyssey Exhibition Debuts at NOAAM
This Juneteenth, the New Orleans African American Museum unveils Ancestral Odyssey, a groundbreaking permanent installation by British artist Vince Fraser. Curated by…
Collab Capital Closes $75M Fund II to Back Inclusive Economy
Collab Capital has announced the close of its $75 million Fund II—an expansion of its commitment to back founders building solutions around…
Juneteenth Gift Guide: Curated Picks from NiLu
Juneteenth is a time to honor Black freedom, culture, and creativity. This article features a curated Juneteenth Gift Guide from NiLu —…
14 Museums Preserving Black History and Culture
At a time when the truth of Black history is being challenged, it’s more important than ever to support the institutions that…
Black-Owned Hair Extension Companies Offering Alternatives to Toxic Synthetics
Consumer Reports recently conducted an alarming investigation into synthetic braiding hair, revealing significant health concerns for users, particularly Black women and children.…
Impact Investing in Action: How Four Campaigns Are Reshaping Finance
Capital is no longer neutral. Across the financial system, investors are advancing campaigns that center justice as a core investment principle. From wage equity…
Collab Capital Closes $75M Fund II to Back Inclusive Economy
Collab Capital has announced the close of its $75 million Fund II—an expansion of its commitment to back founders building solutions around the future…
HarbourView Raises $500M to Expand Music and Media Investments
HarbourView Equity Partners has secured $500 million in financing from KKR to grow its portfolio of music, media, and entertainment assets. The deal is…
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Vince Fraser’s Ancestral Odyssey Exhibition Debuts at NOAAM
This Juneteenth, the New Orleans African American Museum unveils Ancestral Odyssey, a groundbreaking permanent installation by British artist Vince Fraser. Curated by…
The Cowboy Carter Economy: Who Profits When Black Culture Moves the Market?
With Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé reasserts authorship over a genre Black artists helped birth and proves, once again, that culture is capital. She…
Nottoway and Liberia: Two Sides of the Same Plantation Coin
A few days ago, Louisiana’s Nottoway Plantation—the largest surviving antebellum mansion in the American South—was destroyed by fire. Built in 1859 by…
5 Things a 17th Century Samurai Taught Me About Investor Relations
Contributed by Maude Delice I travel to Japan a lot. Like many millennials, I’m obsessed with vintage finds, great food, and anime…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no longer just roads and bridges—it’s fiber optics, cloud platforms, and AI-ready data…
The AI Advantage in Customer Service: Why the Time to Act Is Now
The landscape of customer service has undergone a dramatic transformation. As we navigate through 2025, the question is no longer whether businesses…
Allen Iverson’s Historic Deal: $32M Trust Fund and $800K for Life
When Allen Iverson signed his endorsement deal with Reebok in 2001, it was clear he was cashing in on more than just…
6 Wealth Management Myths in the Black Community—And What to Do Instead
Wealth management often feels like a conversation reserved for the ultra-rich. But that perception has done real harm, especially in Black communities…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers: A Path to Economic Empowerment
We often talk about the importance of shopping at Black-owned businesses—but what about shopping for Black-owned businesses? Despite growing interest in economic…
Black Doulas and the Fight to End Preventable Maternal Deaths
Black women in the United States are facing a maternal health crisis that continues to claim lives at alarming rates. In 2021,…
Functional Fluidics: Advancing Solutions for Sickle Cell Disease
For Dr. Patrick Hines, the path to innovation began in the ICU. As a pediatric critical care physician and researcher, he witnessed…
Blueroomcare: Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Africa
Mental health is still widely misunderstood and deprioritized in many African communities. But Blueroomcare, founded by Moses Aiyenuro, is working to shift…