Anything Raises $11M to Power AI-Driven App Creation
by Tony O. Lawson A new wave of app creation is…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
Black-owned Production Companies Shaping Film & TV
The entertainment industry has always been shaped by Black creators—storytellers,…
Black Ranchers and the Future of U.S. Beef
The U.S. beef industry is in the middle of a…
Solange Launches the Saint Heron Library: A Living Archive for Black & Brown Literary Heritage
by Tony O. Lawson Solange Knowles has once again redefined cultural…
Aicha Evans: The Woman Who Led Zoox to a $1.3 Billion Acquisition by Amazon
by Tony O. Lawson Aicha Evans is one of the most…
Shield Raises $5M Seed to Scale Crypto Payments Platform for Global Trade
by Tony O. Lawson Shield, a fintech startup positioning itself as…
Black Owned Manufacturing Businesses You Should Know
In an industry often dominated by large corporations, Black owned…
Black Owned Ranches You Should Know
Across the country, Black owned ranches are making a significant…
Black Owned Bourbon & Whiskey Brands You Should Know
In recent years, the world of bourbon and whiskey has…
Why Africa’s $20B Sports Economy Is Attracting Global Capital
by Tony O. Lawson Africa is no longer just a source…
Movement Money: How a $350M Firm Is Turning Protest Into Portfolio Power
In June 2025, protestors flooded the streets of Los Angeles…
Rwazi Secures $12M to Expand Its Global Consumer Insights Platform
Tony O. Lawson Rwazi, a market intelligence startup founded in…
South African Payment Platform Yoco Raises $83M For Expansion
You’ve probably heard the phrase “small business is the backbone…
Jetstream Raises $3 Million to Improve African Cross-border Trade
Jetstream, a Ghanaian technology-driven logistics company, just landed $3 million…
African and African American Entrepreneurs Collaborate to Build a Community in Ghana
Kofi Anku is a shareholder and board member of Ayi…
Reside in Opulence: Our Poconos Paradise for the Weekend
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Poconos, our recent…
Jnane Tamsna’s New Year’s House Party: A Cultural Extravaganza
Get ready for an extraordinary experience as Jnane Tamsna invites…
Delta Diamond: Pioneering Black Ownership in the Agricultural Supply Chain
In the heart of Mississippi’s second-leading county for crop production,…
Community College Startup Campus Scores $23 Million to Expand Access to Top-Tier Education
Campus, a startup focused on revolutionizing community college education, has…
Sparen: Streamlining Real Estate Transactions with AI
Traditional real estate transactions are slow and expensive due to…
AI Squared Secures $13.8 Million to Bridge the Gap Between AI and Business Applications
AI Squared, a company empowering organizations to harness the power…
Culture & Lifestyle
Nile Swim Club: The First Private Black Owned Swim Club
Nestled in the heart of Yeadon, Pennsylvania lies a hidden…
Chess in Slums Africa: Empowering Futures, One Move at a Time
Founded by Chess Master Tunde Onakoya, Chess in Slums Africa…
Spelman College Receives $100 Million Donation, Largest-Ever Single Gift to an HBCU
Spelman College, renowned for its historic role in educating and…
Proptech 101: Understanding the Growth and Impact of Real Estate Technology
Proptech (property technology) is the use of technology to improve…
5 Exit Strategies For Angel Investors
Exit strategies for angel investors refer to the methods by…
5 Ways To Evaluate a Startup Investment Opportunity
Conducting due diligence on a startup investment opportunity is a…