Ruka Raises $4.5M to Expand Its Hair Technology Platform
By Tony O. Lawson The textured hair industry generates billions…
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How David Stevens Built one of the Largest Black-owned Investment Advisory Firms in the U.S.
By Tony O. Lawson Independent registered investment advisory firms in…
Four Black-led Firms Leading $70M National Juneteenth Museum Construction
By Tony O. Lawson Fort Worth’s Historic Southside is the site…
Vori Raises $22M to Modernize Independent Grocery Stores
by Tony O. Lawson The grocery industry is one of the…
Inside Siris’ $4.2 Billion Equiniti Exit and TAKKION Acquisition
By Tony O. Lawson Within two days, West Palm Beach,…
5th Century Partners Closes $276 Million Fund II Above Target
By Tony O. Lawson Private equity fundraising increasingly reflects how…
Why Most Black-led Investment Firms Are Still Raising First-Time Funds
By Tony O. Lawson Fairview Capital recently released its annual…
How Two Black-owned Retail Spaces Organize Time
Jerjuan Howard developed the Howard Family Bookstore from a commercial…
Black-owned Architecture Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Across the United States, Black-owned architecture firms…
Black-owned Luxury, Style & Self-Care Brands to Shop Now
Black ownership shows up not just in stories, but in…
40+ Black-owned Cafés in 11 Cities to Support Instead of Starbucks
Starbucks is back in the news, and consumers are once…
Why Most Black-led Investment Firms Are Still Raising First-Time Funds
By Tony O. Lawson Fairview Capital recently released its annual…
Black-led Private Equity Firms | Vol. 2
By Tony O. Lawson Private equity firms raise capital, acquire companies,…
Black-led Private Equity Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony O. Lawson A private equity investment acquires control…
5 Things a 17th Century Samurai Taught Me About Investor Relations
Contributed by Maude Delice I travel to Japan a lot.…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of…
Wellspring Manor & Spa and the Art of Intentional Rest with Lisa Alexander
Located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Wellspring Manor & Spa was…
Allen Iverson-Backed Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward
A proposed affordable housing development backed by NBA Hall of…
How Tammy K. Jones Built an $8 Billion Real Estate Platform with Purpose
By Tony O. Lawson Tammy K. Jones is the founder and…
Doji Raises $14M to Personalize Online Fashion Try-Ons With AI Avatars
Doji, a new AI-powered fashion tech startup, has raised $14…
NBA Players Launch Eazewell, an AI-Powered Funeral Planning Platform
NBA veterans Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker have teamed up…
Functional Fluidics: Advancing Solutions for Sickle Cell Disease
For Dr. Patrick Hines, the path to innovation began in…
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…