Dominique Dawes Plans National Expansion of Her Gymnastics Academy
by Tony Lawson Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes has successfully…
Editorial coverage of Black-owned business, capital, and culture.
Chowdeck Raises $9M to Scale Food Delivery in Nigeria and Ghana
by Tony O. Lawson Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery company, has…
Inside New York’s $10.9B NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program, and the Man Leading It
by Tony O. Lawson The NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program is one…
Lava Raises $5.8M to Streamline AI Transactions
by Tony O. Lawson Mitchell Jones, a Yale graduate and…
AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
Why Every Industry Now Needs a Property Data Strategy
For decades, property data was the domain of real estate…
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 Owned Women’s Shoe Brands for Your Spring Wardrobe
As spring sunshine warms the days, it’s the perfect time…
Symphonic Capital Closes $13.5M Fund Focused on Health and Wealth Equity
by Tony O. Lawson Symphonic Capital, a new early-stage venture capital…
Growth Warrior Capital Raises $26M to Back Enterprise AI Startups
by Tony O. Lawson Growth Warrior Capital, the operator-led venture firm…
Series Raises $3.1M to Launch AI Social Networking Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Two Yale juniors, Nathaneo Johnson and Sean…
Three Black Developers Drive $400 Million Revenue to Black Business Ecosystem
The real estate development industry has long been dominated by…
Creating Profitable Spaces: The Basics of Real Estate Development
Real estate development is a process of improving and enhancing…
Norma Merrick Sklarek: An Architectural Trailblazer
Norma Merrick Sklarek was a pioneering African-American architect, known for…
Cookonnect Secures $1 Million to Bring In-Home Chefs to Busy Families
Atlanta-based startup Cookonnect is whipping up a recipe for success,…
The SMART Tire Company Is on a Mission to Disrupt the $300B Tire Industry
The SMART Tire Company is on a quest to revolutionize the…
Somatus: A Billion-Dollar Disruptor in Kidney Care
Somatus, a Virginia-based healthcare company, is revolutionizing the way kidney…
Culture & Lifestyle
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…
Jnane Tamsna’s New Year’s House Party: A Cultural Extravaganza
Get ready for an extraordinary experience as Jnane Tamsna invites…
From Afrochella to AfroFuture: 4 Lessons in Navigating Trademark Law
To celebrate the New Year, I journeyed from New York…
Equity Crowdfunding: A $5 Million Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurs and Investors
Equity crowdfunding has become an important option for raising capital,…
Network = Net Worth: Leveraging Social Capital for Black Business Success
The term “social capital” describes the networks, norms, and trust…