Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” Deal: A Paradigm Shift for Creative Ownership in Hollywood
When Ryan Coogler’s Sinners—a genre-blending horror-thriller set in Jim Crow-era Mississippi—sparked a…
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Functional Fluidics: Advancing Solutions for Sickle Cell Disease
For Dr. Patrick Hines, the path to innovation began in the ICU.…
Why Edenesque’s Plant-Based Milk Is About More Than Ingredients
For many founders, business is personal. For Leslie Woodard, it’s rooted in…
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This Black Owned Makeup Brand Is Now Valued at Over $1 Billion
Pat McGrath Labs, the eponymous cosmetics company launched by the legendary makeup artist back in 2016, has just hit a major financial milestone. On…
Black Farmers Were Intentionally Sold Fake Seeds
Black farmers are taking legal action after they say a seed company purposely sold them bad soy beans. The farmers think it’s racially…
Shea Moisture Founder Launches $100 Million Fund for Women Entrepreneurs Of Color At Essence Festival
On Thursday, SheaMoisture haircare and skincare products founder Richelieu Dennis announced a $100 million fund for women entrepreneurs of color at the 2018…
NAS Venture Capital Firm Invested in Online Pharmacy Bought By Amazon for $1 Billion
When it comes to having an eye for startups, Nas knows how to pick them. PillPack, a door-to-door pharmacy service backed by the…
Number of Black Owned Beauty Stores on the rise
Temika Morris says customers are usually surprised when they see her, but it brings them a sense of pride to see a…
Celsious is the Most Stylish and Eco Friendly Laundrymat You’ve Ever Seen
Have you ever sipped organic coffee in a beautifully designed environment while your clothes were washed and dried in energy-efficient machines? No?…
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Halloween Special: The 10 Top Scariest Black Movies of All Time
Halloween is one of my favorite seasons of the year. I like dressing up. What can I say? I’m a sucka for…
10 Lagos Fashion & Design Week Designers To Watch Out For
Lagos Fashion and Design Week (October 25th- 28th) is a leading fashion event on the African fashion calendar. The multi-day fashion event aims…
10 Of Our Favorite Fela Kuti Quotes
Music legend and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti would have been 79 years also today. In honor of his life and his mission…