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Black Owned Bookstores You Should Know
November 15, 2018
The landscape of Black-owned bookstores in America has undergone a transformative journey. In 1999, over 325 such stores served as cultural hubs, but by…
How Black WW1 Veterans Shaped The Civil Rights Movement
November 12, 2018
The hundreds of thousands of African Americans who served in the U.S. Army during World War I and returned home as heroes soon faced…
Black Couple Opens a Vacation Retreat in Maryland
November 10, 2018
As fall descends upon Prince George’s County, nestled amid the beauty is the Wellspring Manor and Spa — a serene retreat destination on more…
Black Owned Beauty Startup Raises $23 Million
November 10, 2018
Diishan Imira looked at the $6 billion U.S. hair extension and wig market in the U.S. and felt something was amiss. The vast majority…
Startup loans to Black Entrepreneurs to ‘interject some balance in capitalism’
November 4, 2018
GW “Chef” Chew loves to cook and is an ardent vegan. He combines the two passions through a new company, Something Better Foods, that has created…
Up in The Air Life Founder Shares How She Built a Million Dollar Travel Business
November 1, 2018
Up in The Air Life is an international travel company founded by Claire Soares. The company is focused on showcasing luxury travel and amazing…