PraxisPro Raises $6M to Expand AI Coaching Platform
by Tony Lawson PraxisPro, a Houston-based technology startup, has raised…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
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…
Damon Dash Shares His Favorite Black-Owned Brands
In the world of entrepreneurship, Damon Dash has always been…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
Discover the best holiday gifts with our SHOPPE BLACK 2024…
Angela Yee Shares Her Favorite Black-Owned Brands
Angela Yee, host of Way Up with Angela Yee, is…
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…
From Afrochella to AfroFuture: 4 Lessons in Navigating Trademark Law
To celebrate the New Year, I journeyed from New York…
Equity Crowdfunding: A $5 Million Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurs and Investors
Equity crowdfunding has become an important option for raising capital,…
Network = Net Worth: Leveraging Social Capital for Black Business Success
The term “social capital” describes the networks, norms, and trust…
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…
Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: The Asland Capital Partners Approach
by Tony O. Lawson Established in 2019 by James H. Simmons…
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…
Somatus: A Billion-Dollar Disruptor in Kidney Care
Somatus, a Virginia-based healthcare company, is revolutionizing the way kidney…
Culture & Lifestyle
The Significance of Black Collectors in the Art World
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the art world,…
Anthony Nesty: First Black Head Coach of U.S. Olympic Swim Team
Anthony Nesty, a former Olympic gold medalist and successful collegiate…
Simone Biles Makes History with Eighth National All-Around Title Win
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Simone Biles,…