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National Standard Abstract Hits $3 Billion Milestone
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
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
by Tony O. Lawson Stacy Brown-Philpot has launched Cherryrock Capital, raising $172 million for a venture fund focused on supporting underrepresented founders, particularly those from…
Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major corporations scale back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This retreat from corporate…
From Fashion to Flavor: The Story of Ramen by Ra
Rasheeda Purdie, founder and chef of Ramen by Ra took an unexpected path to the kitchen. A former NYC stylist, she made the bold…
MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
by Tony O. Lawson MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica Plybeah, has raised nearly $7 million to date to expand its non-emergency medical transportation…