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Why Most Black-led Investment Firms Are Still Raising First-Time Funds
By Tony O. Lawson Fairview Capital recently released its annual review of women- and minority-owned private equity and venture capital firms. The report tracks…
How Two Black-owned Retail Spaces Organize Time
Jerjuan Howard developed the Howard Family Bookstore from a commercial building on Detroit’s west side. The property had sat vacant for about 25 years…
Black-owned Architecture Firms | Vol. 2
By Tony O. Lawson Across the United States, Toronto, and Johannesburg, Black-owned architecture firms design civic buildings, university campuses, sports venues, cultural institutions, and large-scale…
Black-led Private Equity Firms | Vol. 2
By Tony O. Lawson Private equity firms raise capital, acquire companies, and shape how those businesses are run, scaled, and exited. The structure determines where…
6 Black-owned Galleries Placing Artists in Major Museum Collections
When a museum acquires an artist’s work, it creates a documented history of ownership, anchors long-term value, and opens access to the secondary market.…
Asland Capital Partners: Institutional Execution Across Housing Markets
By Tony O. Lawson When James H. Simmons III launched Asland Capital Partners in January 2020, the firm entered the market with two acquisitions…