PraxisPro Raises $6M to Expand AI Coaching Platform
by Tony Lawson PraxisPro, a Houston-based technology startup, has raised…
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What Black Viewership Reveals About Power and Demand in Streaming
Streaming platforms have fundamentally changed how television is distributed. What…
CRE Stress and Capital Access for Black Developers
Rising consumer debt, mounting refinancing pressure in commercial real estate,…
Why Health Innovation Scales Faster Than Health Outcomes
Health technology adoption has accelerated over the past decade, yet…
What Derrick Rose’s Flower Shop Signals About Athlete Entrepreneurship
For Derrick Rose, the evolution of Rose’s Flower Shop from…
Boring Businesses Are Becoming Luxury Assets
For years, the most aggressive competition in private markets centered…
Terra Industries Raises $11.75M as Defense Capital Expands Into Africa
by Tony Lawson When Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million…
The Coordination Problem at the Center of Healthcare
Modern healthcare is not a single system but a network…
Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major…
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…
Esusu Raises $50 Million Series C, Hits $1.2 Billion Valuation
By Tony O. Lawson Esusu, a financial technology company that enables…
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…
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…
Empowering Black Hoteliers: The $8 Billion Vision Behind BH&IA
The Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) is a membership-based,…
Honoring Black Architects: $3.1M Grant for Conserving Black Modernism
For too long, the contributions of Black architects to the…
Investing in Industrial Real Estate: Insights from KMT Partners’ Gregory Boler Jr.
Gregory Boler Jr. is the founder and managing partner of…
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…
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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…