Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
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.…
Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…
Lendistry Receives $5M from Exelon to Expand Small Business Lending
By Tony O. Lawson Lendistry, a leading fintech lender and…
Paris-based Koolboks Raises $11M for Solar Cold Storage in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Koolboks, a Paris-based climate technology company with…
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…
Black Owned Clothing Brands for Your Spring Wardrobe
As the sun peeks out and the days get longer,…
o15 Capital Partners Closes Inaugural Fund at $370 Million
by Tony O. Lawson o15 Capital Partners, an alternative investment firm…
Symphonic Capital Closes $13.5M Fund Focused on Health and Wealth Equity
by Tony O. Lawson Symphonic Capital, a new early-stage venture capital…
Growth Warrior Capital Raises $26M to Back Enterprise AI Startups
by Tony O. Lawson Growth Warrior Capital, the operator-led venture firm…
Norma Merrick Sklarek: An Architectural Trailblazer
Norma Merrick Sklarek was a pioneering African-American architect, known for…
Crafting Words and Connections: Join Jnane Tamsna’s 2nd Writing Retreat in Morocco
If you’re a writer looking for an opportunity to connect…
Anderson Hunt Brown: A Pioneer in Real Estate Development and Civil Rights
Anderson Hunt Brown (1880 – 1974) was an American businessman, real-estate developer,…
Fantasy Sports Stock Market, PredictionStrike Secures $10 Million
PredictionStrike, a fantasy sports stock market that allows fans to…
SHOPPE BLACK Pitch Night – SHARK TANK AUDITIONS
On the evening of June 8th, we hosted an extraordinary…
Black-Owned Climate Tech Startup, BlocPower Raises $150 Million to Decarbonize America’s Buildings
BlocPower is a Black-owned climate tech startup that is making…
Culture & Lifestyle
Tambor Party: Building a Community Through Music
Tambor Party is a dance movement and event inspired by ancient…
Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth
Opal Lee is a 96-year-old retired teacher, counselor, and activist…
Tina Turner, Queen of Rock and Roll, Dies at 83
Tina Turner, the legendary singer and one of the most…
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…
What Beauty Asset Sales Reveal About Control and Capital
Recent beauty asset sales have been widely interpreted as signs…