Dria Ventures Closes $8M Fund I for Healthcare and Main Street Startups
Dria Ventures, founded and led by Megan Maloney, has closed…
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Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
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…
Photodom: A Black-owned Camera Store and Film Lab Reviving Analog in NYC
Photodom is a camera store, full-service film lab, and photo studio based in Brooklyn,…
Black-owned Ranches You Should Know
Across the country, Black-owned ranches are making a significant impact.…
Black Owned Bourbon & Whiskey Brands You Should Know
In recent years, the world of bourbon and whiskey has…
Black -owned Vodka Brands You Should Know
In the ever-evolving world of spirits, vodka remains a staple…
Inside New York’s $10.9B NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program, and the Man Leading It
by Tony O. Lawson The NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program is one…
Why Africa’s $20B Sports Economy Is Attracting Global Capital
by Tony O. Lawson Africa is no longer just a source…
Movement Money: How a $350M Firm Is Turning Protest Into Portfolio Power
In June 2025, protestors flooded the streets of Los Angeles…
Network = Net Worth: Leveraging Social Capital for Black Business Success
The term “social capital” describes the networks, norms, and trust…
Attorney Talk: Fashion Law, Brand Partnerships & Protecting Your Work From Copycats
The internet age has exacerbated many of the legal issues…
Opportunities in The Booming Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Market
With the current changes in the automotive market, the demand…
Unveiling Alternative Investment Opportunities in Real Estate
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, savvy investors are…
Black-Owned Real Estate Development Company, Reside in Opulence, Gains Momentum in Luxury Rental Market
Father-son duo Osei and Nadir Rubie are quickly gaining momentum…
Daryl Carter on Building a $4 Billion Real Estate Investment Firm
by Tony O. Lawson Daryl Carter is the founder, chairman, and…
Tynt Technologies: Redefining the Role of Windows in a Sustainable Home
Tynt Technologies is a company on a mission to optimize…
Black Tech Saturdays: Empowering Detroit’s Tech Ecosystem
In the resilient and innovative city of Detroit, Black Tech…
Fantasy Sports Stock Market, PredictionStrike Secures $10 Million
PredictionStrike, a fantasy sports stock market that allows fans to…
Culture & Lifestyle
Black Spaces Matter: A Conversation with Gia Hamilton, CEO of the New Orleans African American Museum
Gia Hamilton is the CEO of the New Orleans African…
After Decades of Fighting, Henrietta Lacks Family Finally Gets Some Justice
The family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells…
Legacy House: Empowering Changemakers to Create Lasting Impact
Legacy House, founded by Adjoa Michelle Saahene, is a unique…