Collide Capital Closes $95M Fund II
By Tony O. Lawson Many early-stage firms fail to translate early…
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How Venture and Private Equity Funds Operate After Capital Is Raised
The close of a fund marks the beginning of an…
Zeal Capital Partners: Investing Across the Systems That Shape Wealth
By Tony O. Lawson Zeal Capital Partners operates across financial…
5 Black-owned Beauty Brands Allocating Inventory Across Retail and Direct Channels
Beauty brands now operate across direct-to-consumer and retail simultaneously, with…
Why E-commerce Growth Breaks at Fulfillment
E-commerce growth is often measured in orders, revenue, and customer…
CMMC Compliance Is Now a Gatekeeper for Small Federal Contractors
CMMC enforcement has moved from roadmap to reality. As the…
4 Black-led PropTech Platforms Operating Inside the Real Estate Stack
Real estate moves through a sequence of decisions. What gets…
3 Black-led WealthTech Platforms Restructuring Capital Access
Capital moves through a small number of gates. What gets…
GOODEE 2025 Holiday Gift Collection: Objects With Purpose
GOODEE is redefining what it means to give thoughtfully. Founded…
Skip the Toxins: Black-Owned Clean Makeup Brands to Know
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued…
Black-Owned Clean and Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands to Know
From rich neutrals to bold pops of color, these Black-owned…
Collide Capital Closes $95M Fund II
By Tony O. Lawson Many early-stage firms fail to translate early…
How Venture and Private Equity Funds Operate After Capital Is Raised
The close of a fund marks the beginning of an…
Zeal Capital Partners: Investing Across the Systems That Shape Wealth
By Tony O. Lawson Zeal Capital Partners operates across financial…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of…
The AI Advantage in Customer Service: Why the Time to Act Is Now
The landscape of customer service has undergone a dramatic transformation.…
AI’s Real MVPs: How Black Business Owners Are Driving Innovation
Black entrepreneurs are leading the charge in the AI revolution,…
NBA’s Tobias Harris Secures State Investment for Homeownership Down Payment Program
by Tony O. Lawson NBA forward Tobias Harris is making a…
Visionary Developments Lands $46.6M Construction Loan in LA
by Tony O. Lawson Los Angeles-based Visionary Developments, led by Terry…
Lori Chatman Leads an $18.7B Affordable Housing Finance Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Lori Chatman leads one of the nation’s…
Lexore Spark: Building the Future of AI-Powered Video Creation
Sequoia Blodgett is no stranger to storytelling. As a former…
Blueroomcare: Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Africa
Mental health is still widely misunderstood and deprioritized in many…
How The LYC Pledge is Mobilizing Communities for Daily Impact
In a world that often feels overwhelmed by large-scale problems,…
Culture & Lifestyle
Historic Black Neighborhood of Altadena Reduced to Ashes in Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating Eaton Fire has wreaked havoc in Los Angeles…
The Diaspora Salon: Uniting the African Diaspora Through Art, Business, and Culture
Meryanne Loum-Martin, owner of the iconic Marrakech-based boutique hotel Jnane…
New York City To Launch First HBCU-Backed High School
New York City is making history by launching its first…
The Beginners Guide to Retirement Planning
Are you considering retiring in a few years? If so,…
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Differences, Pros, and Cons
Term and whole life insurance are two of the oldest…
Different Ways to Invest in Black Owned Businesses
When it comes to supporting Black-owned businesses, some research is…