Uniphy Secures $3.9M to Replace Touchscreens with Smart Surfaces
By Tony O. Lawson Uniphy, a UK-based company developing smart surface technology…
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Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
40+ Black-owned Cafés in 11 Cities to Support Instead of Starbucks
Starbucks is back in the news, and consumers are once…
It’s Not a Game: How Baye Adofo-Wilson Is Reviving Baseball, Soccer, and Community in Paterson
By Tony O. Lawson When Baye Adofo-Wilson took the helm as…
The $300 Million Rebirth of Studio Museum in Harlem
Harlem has long been a global center of creativity, imagination,…
How the Only HBCU Rocketry Team Is Preparing for a High-Power Launch
At Tuskegee University, a campus known for shaping trailblazers in…
Silenced Stories: 20 Black Authors Facing Censorship
Books by Black authors are increasingly targeted in removal campaigns…
Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major…
Shop Direct: Supporting Black-owned Brands at Target
Target has recently come under fire for its decisions regarding…
Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm…
Black-led CDFIs: The Missing Link in Business Funding
by Tony O. Lawson Across the U.S., Black entrepreneurs continue to…
From Bank Teller to $55B CIO: Angela Miller-May’s Leadership and Results
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois…
$136M Agribusiness Fund Aims To Boost Food Security in Africa
Agribusiness is a term used to describe the enterprises involved…
Black Executives Closing the Corporate Board Gap by Promoting African Business Growth
Despite high levels of education and proven ability, the pathway…
African Ancestry, the FIRST Black Owned DNA Testing Company
African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and…
Floyd Mayweather Makes $402M Bet on Affordable Housing
Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made a notable…
Discover Unique Black Owned Boutique Hotels Across America
Discover the charm and unique experiences offered by Black owned boutique…
Empowering Black Hoteliers: The $8 Billion Vision Behind BH&IA
The Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) is a membership-based,…
MYAVANA Raises $5.9 Million for AI-Powered Hair Care
In the rapidly evolving landscape of beauty and technology, MYAVANA…
POSH Raises $22M to Power Your Social Life Through Events
Founded by Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Limire, POSH, a leading…
Uncover Secures $1.4M for Global Skincare Expansion
Africa’s burgeoning beauty market, valued at $62.5 billion in 2022…
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New Orleans Teens Discover New Angle to 2,000-Year-Old Math Problem
Two New Orleans high school students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya…
Sisterhood & Strategy: A Black Grad’s Guide to Conquering Corporate America
Is your phenomenal daughter, niece, or mentee graduating soon? As…
Crowns and Commerce: A Look at “Female Monarchs and Merchant Queens in Africa”
For centuries, the narrative of African leadership has been dominated…
Howard University Gallery of Art Lends Elizabeth Catlett Works to Major Exhibition on Black Women’s Historical Memory
The Howard University Gallery of Art has loaned works by Elizabeth…
Project Level Announces $250M First Close for Women’s Sports Fund
By Tony Lawson Project Level has completed a $250 million…
Silverbacks’ Chairman On Risk, Conviction, and Global Investing
By Tony Lawson By any institutional standard, investing demands discipline,…
How is Cryptocurrency Taxed? Everything You Need To Know
Cryptocurrency continues to be the talk of the town, with…
Intro to Cryptocurrency Lending: What is it and How does it work?
Cryptocurrencies have now been around for many years and have…
5 Signs That You’re Smart With Money
Since you most likely work hard for your money, it’s…