Terra Industries Raises $11.75M as Defense Capital Expands Into Africa
by Tony Lawson When Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million…
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The Coordination Problem at the Center of Healthcare
Modern healthcare is not a single system but a network…
How Art Shapes Power Over Time
Art is often discussed as expression, creativity, or market activity.…
International Hospitality Investing Is an Operating Discipline
International hospitality investing is often discussed as a capital allocation…
Rent Is the Largest Credit Blind Spot in the U.S.
For tens of millions of households in the United States,…
The Math Doesn’t Work: Why the Wealth Gap Is a Structural Capital Problem
The racial wealth gap is often framed as a problem…
The Silver Tsunami Has a Silver Lining. Most Will Miss It.
The idea of a coming “Silver Tsunami” has taken hold…
Wellspring Manor & Spa and the Art of Intentional Rest with Lisa Alexander
Located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Wellspring Manor & Spa was…
Shop Direct: Supporting Black-owned Brands at Target
Target has recently come under fire for its decisions regarding…
Black-Owned Wellness Brands to Elevate Your Health in 2025
As we step into 2025, there’s no better time to…
5 Non-Toxic Black-Owned Brands Available on BLK+GRN
BLK+GRN is a marketplace dedicated to promoting wellness and sustainability…
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the…
Uniphy Secures $3.9M to Replace Touchscreens with Smart Surfaces
By Tony O. Lawson Uniphy, a UK-based company developing smart surface technology…
Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
Proptech 101: Understanding the Growth and Impact of Real Estate Technology
Proptech (property technology) is the use of technology to improve…
5 Exit Strategies For Angel Investors
Exit strategies for angel investors refer to the methods by…
5 Ways To Evaluate a Startup Investment Opportunity
Conducting due diligence on a startup investment opportunity is a…
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…
In Conversation with Bakari Adams, Head of Starwood Impact Investors
As the Managing Director and Head of Starwood Impact Investors…
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…
The Folklore Secures $3.4 Million to Scale B2B Platform for Diverse Brands
Fashion tech startup The Folklore, founded by Amira Rasool, has…
Culture & Lifestyle
Spelman College Receives $100 Million Donation, Largest-Ever Single Gift to an HBCU
Spelman College, renowned for its historic role in educating and…
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…