Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
Africa and The Emerging Power Shift in the Global Diamond Industry
Diamonds—long symbols of permanence, luxury, and scarcity—are undergoing one of…
Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
Denim Tears: A Multimillion Dollar Streetwear Brand Rooted in Black History
Founded by Tremaine Emory in 2019, Denim Tears is a…
Dria Ventures Closes $8M Fund I for Healthcare and Main Street Startups
Dria Ventures, founded and led by Megan Maloney, has closed…
Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
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.…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
Discover the best holiday gifts with our SHOPPE BLACK 2024…
Angela Yee Shares Her Favorite Black-Owned Brands
Angela Yee, host of Way Up with Angela Yee, is…
10 Brands That Will be At the 2024 She Did That Holiday Bazaar
She Did That. Holiday Bazaar, is a one-of-a-kind marketplace founded…
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…
African and African American Entrepreneurs Collaborate to Build a Community in Ghana
Kofi Anku is a shareholder and board member of Ayi…
Black-owned Businesses in Canada
Black-owned Businesses in Canada span food, hospitality, beauty, culture, and…
Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: The Asland Capital Partners Approach
Established in 2019 by James H. Simmons III, Asland Capital…
Keepingly: Using Technology to Empower Smarter Homeownership
Keepingly is a platform that aims to make owning a…
Infrastructure Investing 101: Building Wealth for the Future
From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to major industry deals like…
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…
Diagon Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement
by Tony O. Lawson Diagon is a company that’s redefining the…
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…
Alaffia Health Raises $55M to Improve Healthcare Claims Operations
By Tony Lawson Alaffia Health has raised $55 million in…
Howard University Gallery of Art Lends Elizabeth Catlett Works to Major Exhibition on Black Women’s Historical Memory
The Howard University Gallery of Art has loaned works by Elizabeth…
Project Level Announces $250M First Close for Women’s Sports Fund
By Tony Lawson Project Level has completed a $250 million…