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Eunice Ajim: Building a $10 Million VC Fund to Empower Africa’s Tech Startups
January 14, 2023
Eunice Ajim is the founder of Ajim Capital, an Austin, TX-based venture capital firm that provides pre-seed and seed funding to early-stage startups in…
Dr. Dre Selling Music Catalog Assets in $200 Million-Plus Deal
January 14, 2023
Dr. Dre is reportedly looking to cash out $250 million from the sale of his music-related assets. Billboard reported that Shamrock Holdings and Universal…
From Afrochella to AfroFuture: 4 Lessons in Navigating Trademark Law
January 11, 2023
To celebrate the New Year, I journeyed from New York to Accra, Ghana for “Detty December”, a pilgrimage of Black people from all over…
Ghanaian E-Logistics Platform Jetstream Raises $13 Million for Expansion
January 10, 2023
Rapid urbanization and economic growth in Africa have contributed to a rise in e-commerce activity. Simultaneously, the lack of developed transportation infrastructure and logistics…
Black-Owned Ethical Clothing Brands You Should Know
January 10, 2023
The ethical fashion movement advocates for increased sustainability, fair labor practices, and transparency in the fashion industry. Numerous talented and innovative Black fashion designers…
FUBU Founders on the Past and Future of a Legendary Brand
January 9, 2023
FUBU, short for “For Us By Us,” was founded in 1992 by Daymond John, J. Alexander Martin, Keith Perrin, and Carlton Brown as a…