Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
Editorial coverage of Black-owned business, capital, and culture.
Ariel Alternatives Acquires Groome Industrial Service Group
By Tony O. Lawson Ariel Alternatives, the private equity subsidiary…
What to Do With $100K: A Solopreneur’s Plan
Welcome to “The Wealth Moves Playbook,” a Shoppe Black series.…
Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…
Lendistry Receives $5M from Exelon to Expand Small Business Lending
By Tony O. Lawson Lendistry, a leading fintech lender and…
Paris-based Koolboks Raises $11M for Solar Cold Storage in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Koolboks, a Paris-based climate technology company with…
Black Owned Ceramics Businesses For Your Space
The world of ceramics is rich with craft, experimentation, and…
Black Owned Rum Brands You Should Know
Looking for a delicious and varied rum experience? Check out…
Black Owned Sleepwear and Loungewear Brands
When it comes to comfort and style, Black-owned sleepwear and…
Black-led Impact Investment Firms Driving Change Vol. 1
From community finance to values-aligned wealth management, these firms are…
Ankor AI Raises $1.3M to Automate E-Commerce Finance Operations
Tony O. Lawson Ankor AI, a fintech startup based in…
Impact Investing in Action: How Four Campaigns Are Reshaping Finance
Capital is no longer neutral. Across the financial system, investors…
Black-Owned Real Estate Development Company, Reside in Opulence, Gains Momentum in Luxury Rental Market
Father-son duo Osei and Nadir Rubie are quickly gaining momentum…
Daryl Carter on Building a $4 Billion Real Estate Investment Firm
by Tony O. Lawson Daryl Carter is the founder, chairman, and…
Three Black Developers Drive $400 Million Revenue to Black Business Ecosystem
The real estate development industry has long been dominated by…
Diagon Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement
Diagon is a company that’s redefining the way manufacturers find…
The Folklore Secures $3.4 Million to Scale B2B Platform for Diverse Brands
Fashion tech startup The Folklore, founded by Amira Rasool, has…
Cookonnect Secures $1 Million to Bring In-Home Chefs to Busy Families
Atlanta-based startup Cookonnect is whipping up a recipe for success,…
Culture & Lifestyle
Lincoln University Reels in Wake of Beloved VP’s Tragic Death and Allegations of Mistreatment
The Lincoln University community is mourning the unexpected death of…
Capturing Culture: Photographer Laylah Amatullah Barrayn’s Lens on Identity and Change
Meet Laylah Amatullah Barrayn—a photographer and author ignited by her…
Reside in Opulence: Our Poconos Paradise for the Weekend
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Poconos, our recent…
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…
Herman Dolce, Jr. on Using Business Credit to Grow Your Business and Build Wealth
Herman Dolce Jr. is the founder and chairman of Bella…