Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
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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…
The New Partnership Powering a Healthcare Private Equity Platform
By Tony O. Lawson New Catalyst Strategic Partners has entered a…
Plantmade Founder Steps Down as Beauty Brand Enters New Ownership
Plantmade, the fast-growing UK beauty brand known for its plant-powered…
LVCY PEARL: A New Modular Handbag System Redefining Personal Style
LVCY PEARL introduces a new approach to handbag design with…
Black-Owned Hair Extension Companies Offering Alternatives to Toxic Synthetics
Consumer Reports recently conducted an alarming investigation into synthetic braiding…
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…
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Investment Firm Jacmel Infrastructure
by Tony O. Lawson NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille…
Esohe Denise Odaro: Leading ESG Across €27B+ in Private Equity
By Tony O. Lawson As Managing Director and Head of…
Anything Raises $11M to Power AI-Driven App Creation
by Tony O. Lawson A new wave of app creation is…
Fake Drake: Exploring the Legal Risks of Using AI to Create Music
Every day, we are discovering the mind-blowing power of creating…
10 Ways to Find and Buy a Business
If you’re looking to buy a business, there are many…
The Importance of Angel Investors in Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Founders
The startup ecosystem can often be a challenging space for…
Investing in Industrial Real Estate: Insights from KMT Partners’ Gregory Boler Jr.
Gregory Boler Jr. is the founder and managing partner of…
East Chop Capital Closes Second Fund at $11 Million for Luxury Vacation Rentals
East Chop Capital, a leading Black-owned private equity firm in…
Sparen: Streamlining Real Estate Transactions with AI
Traditional real estate transactions are slow and expensive due to…
Sparen: Streamlining Real Estate Transactions with AI
Traditional real estate transactions are slow and expensive due to…
AI Squared Raises $13.8 Million to Solve One of Enterprise AI’s Biggest Problems
by Tony O. Lawson Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to…
Diagon Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement
by Tony O. Lawson Diagon is a company that’s redefining the…
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…