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Cityblock Health Raises $116M and Acquires Homeward Health
By Tony O. Lawson Cityblock Health has raised $116 million in Series E funding and signed a definitive agreement to acquire Homeward Health, extending…
GenNx360 Capital Partners Closes $865M Fourth Fund
By Tony O. Lawson GenNx360 Capital Partners has closed its fourth flagship private equity fund with $865 million in commitments, marking the largest fundraise…
Inside Balacía’s Evolution Into a $3 Million Fine Jewelry Brand
When Shoppe Black first featured Balacía, founder and designer Jasmine Carter was building a name around custom engagement rings and a more personal approach…
Goldman Edwards Wins $101M Contract to Support CMS Modernization
By Tony O. Lawson Bethesda, Maryland-based technology firm Goldman Edwards has secured a $101 million federal contract to support security and technology modernization at…
How Cathy Hughes Built One of America’s Most Important Media Companies
In July 2026, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented Cathy Hughes with a Key to the City, recognizing a career that has helped shape…
How the Ghana Must Go Bag Went From Migration to Fashion
Long before its distinctive check appeared in fashion collections, the Ghana Must Go bag served a straightforward purpose: carrying things. Cheap, lightweight and remarkably…