Black-owned Cybersecurity Firms | Vol. 1
The firms that manage threat detection, risk frameworks, compliance architecture,…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
Black-owned Real Estate Development Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Real estate developers shape how cities grow,…
What the Coco & Breezy Licensing Deal Reveals About How Independent Brands Scale
The eyewear category does not operate like most consumer goods…
Black-owned Architecture Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Across the United States, Black-owned architecture firms…
Inside WWT: The $20B Tech Firm Built Outside Silicon Valley
By Tony O. Lawson World Wide Technology is a St. Louis-based…
Attorney Cedric Powell on Legal Strategy in Middle-Market Private Equity
Middle-market private equity is evolving. Cedric Powell, a partner in…
Lendistry to Distribute $100 Million Visa Small Business Fund
By Tony O. Lawson National CDFI lender Lendistry will manage…
The Billion-Dollar Bet That Reshaped Pat McGrath Labs
In 2018, Pat McGrath became one of the few Black…
Black Surgeons You Should Know: Vol. 1 | General & Academic
Not all surgical careers follow the same path. The surgeons…
Juneteenth Gift Guide: Curated Picks from NiLu
Juneteenth is a time to honor Black freedom, culture, and…
Museums Preserving Black History and Culture
Black-Led Museums and Cultural Institutions Black-led museums and cultural institutions…
Project Level Announces $250M First Close for Women’s Sports Fund
By Tony Lawson Project Level has completed a $250 million…
Silverbacks’ Chairman On Risk, Conviction, and Global Investing
By Tony Lawson By any institutional standard, investing demands discipline,…
Khaby Lame’s $900M Deal and What It Means Beyond the Money
by Tony Lawson Khaby Lame became the world’s most-followed TikTok…
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…
How to Grow Your Business With Community Crowdfunding
Community crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding that includes equity…
From Church Campus to Economic Engine: Woodlawn Central’s $895 Million Transformation
by Tony O. Lawson In Chicago’s historic Woodlawn neighborhood, a transformative…
Flo Rida Invests $10M in Local Commercial Real Estate
Rapper Flo Rida, born Tramar Lacel Dillard, has made a…
National Standard Abstract Hits $3 Billion Milestone
A New York-based title insurance firm is defying industry expectations,…
Uncover Secures $1.4M for Global Skincare Expansion
Africa’s burgeoning beauty market, valued at $62.5 billion in 2022…
TestParty Secures $4M to Champion Inclusive Web Design
TestParty, an AI-powered company working to revolutionize digital accessibility, has…
ECOMSPACES: The One-Stop Shop for E-Commerce Business Success
Atlanta-based ECOMSPACES provides a collaborative workspace that caters specifically to…
Culture & Lifestyle
Uncle Nearest Launches Second Annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the world’s leading Black-owned spirits brand,…
Nile Swim Club: The First Private Black Owned Swim Club
Nestled in the heart of Yeadon, Pennsylvania lies a hidden…
How Chess in Slums Africa Is Using Chess to Expand Educational Opportunity
Founded in 2018 by Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, Chess…