The ETA Model Works When You Stop Romanticizing It
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is often discussed as an alternative path…
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The Diaspora Salon: Where Art, Ideas, and Black Excellence Converge
Each February, Marrakech becomes one of the world’s most compelling…
The Next Chapter of Golf le FLEUR*: Why Tyler, The Creator Is Moving Beyond Apparel
Tyler, The Creator has long treated personal style as an…
Esusu Raises $50 Million Series C, Hits $1.2 Billion Valuation
By Tony O. Lawson Esusu, a financial technology company that enables…
What Is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, often abbreviated as ETA, is an ownership…
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the…
Africa’s Waste Crisis Is a Missed Billion-Dollar Opportunity
Africa is discarding renewable feedstocks that global markets urgently need,…
Reclaiming Hinchliffe Stadium’s Place in Sports History
Hinchliffe Stadium stands as a rare landmark in American sports—a…
Black-led Impact Investment Firms Driving Change
From community finance to values-aligned wealth management, these firms are…
Black-owned Luxury Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
Luxury is evolving—and Black-owned brands are leading the charge. From…
Black Surgeons You Should Know: Vol. 1 | General & Academic
Not all surgical careers follow the same path. The surgeons…
Uniphy Secures $3.9M to Replace Touchscreens with Smart Surfaces
By Tony O. Lawson Uniphy, a UK-based company developing smart surface technology…
Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
The New Partnership Powering a Healthcare Private Equity Platform
By Tony O. Lawson New Catalyst Strategic Partners has entered a…
Business Buying: A Potential Path to Early Retirement
As the Baby Boomer generation prepares for retirement, a vast,…
Doing Business in Africa: 6 Mistakes Diaspora Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Africa, brimming with untapped potential, stands at the precipice of…
AskAscend’s Legacy-Centric Approach to Virtual Business Support
Alakesha Murray is the President and CEO of AskAscend, a…
Bandwidth with Purpose: Inside Metro Edge’s $250M Bet on Digital Equity
Metro Edge Development Partners is a commercial real estate firm…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no…
From Church Campus to Economic Engine: Woodlawn Central’s $895 Million Transformation
by Tony O. Lawson In Chicago’s historic Woodlawn neighborhood, a transformative…
Curastory: Helping Video Creators Turn Passion into Profit
Tiffany Kelly is the founder and CEO of Curastory, a…
From Console to Community: Coexist Gaming’s Vision for Inclusive Gaming
In a world dominated by male-centric gaming cultures, Coexist Gaming…
MYAVANA Raises $5.9 Million for AI-Powered Hair Care
In the rapidly evolving landscape of beauty and technology, MYAVANA…
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Ghana’s 1-Year-Old Ace-Liam Paints His Way into the Guinness World Records
Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah isn’t your typical toddler. While other…
Help Brooklyn Photographer Russell Frederick Overcome Vision Loss Related Hardship
Russell Frederick, a highly respected Brooklyn-based photographer, is known for…
New Orleans Teens Discover New Angle to 2,000-Year-Old Math Problem
Two New Orleans high school students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya…
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…