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Black-Owned Hair Extension Companies Offering Alternatives to Toxic Synthetics
March 2, 2025
Consumer Reports recently conducted an alarming investigation into synthetic braiding hair, revealing significant health concerns for users, particularly Black women and children. The study…
Silenced Stories: 20 Black Authors Facing Censorship
March 1, 2025
Books by Black authors are increasingly targeted in removal campaigns across American schools and libraries. Works celebrating Black joy, identity, and historical truths are…
National Standard Abstract Hits $3 Billion Milestone
March 1, 2025
A New York-based title insurance firm is defying industry expectations, reaching a remarkable $3 billion in closed transactions in just ten years of operation…
Disney Spotlights Black Artists During ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Initiative
February 26, 2025
by Veracity Savant Disney has long been a place where magic meets storytelling, and in recent years, they’ve made strides in highlighting Black culture…
Stacy Brown-Philpot Raises $172M for New VC Fund, Cherryrock Capital
February 19, 2025
Stacy Brown-Philpot has launched Cherryrock Capital, raising $172 million for a venture fund focused on supporting underrepresented founders, particularly those from Black and Latinx…
How Tim Harris Built a $400M Ingredient Distribution Company from Two Empty Paint Buckets
February 19, 2025
By Tony O. Lawson Chemical distribution is not a visible industry. It does not generate consumer brands, public market listings, or the kind of…