Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm…
Editorial coverage of Black-owned business, capital, and culture.
Black-led CDFIs: The Missing Link in Business Funding
by Tony O. Lawson Across the U.S., Black entrepreneurs continue to…
From Bank Teller to $55B CIO: Angela Miller-May’s Leadership and Results
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois…
Black-owned Home Decor Brands You Should Know: Vol. 3
We’ve highlighted dozens of incredible Black-owned home decor businesses in…
Sahel Capital Secures $10M to Expand Agriculture Investments in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Sahel Capital is a leading African…
Black-owned Haircare Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
We’ve already spotlighted several Black-owned haircare brands in Volume 1, 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 Owned Women’s Shoe Brands for Your Spring Wardrobe
As spring sunshine warms the days, it’s the perfect time…
Doji Raises $14M to Personalize Online Fashion Try-Ons With AI Avatars
Doji, a new AI-powered fashion tech startup, has raised $14…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
by Tony O. Lawson Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative…
Inside Bay Street Hospitality’s $430M Hotel Investment Fund
by Tony O. Lawson Will Huston didn’t just stumble into hospitality…
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…
Creating Profitable Spaces: The Basics of Real Estate Development
Real estate development is a process of improving and enhancing…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
From Afrochella to AfroFuture: 4 Lessons in Navigating Trademark Law
To celebrate the New Year, I journeyed from New York…