Why Brands Are Quietly Becoming Entertainment and IP Companies
For decades, brand building operated on a familiar logic in…
Editorial coverage of Black-owned business, capital, and culture.
PraxisPro Raises $6 Million to Expand AI Coaching Platform
PraxisPro, a Houston-based technology startup, has raised $6 million in…
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
Healthcare absorbs extraordinary levels of capital, technological innovation, and policy…
What Derrick Rose’s Flower Shop Signals About Athlete Entrepreneurship
For Derrick Rose, the evolution of Rose’s Flower Shop from…
Black-Owned Clean and Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands to Know
From rich neutrals to bold pops of color, these Black-owned…
Black-owned Handbag Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
From structured leather totes to woven raffia clutches, Black designers…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world…
PraxisPro Raises $6 Million to Expand AI Coaching Platform
PraxisPro, a Houston-based technology startup, has raised $6 million in…
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
When Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million funding round to…
Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
Africa and The Emerging Power Shift in the Global Diamond Industry
Diamonds—long symbols of permanence, luxury, and scarcity—are undergoing one of…
Paris-based Koolboks Raises $11M for Solar Cold Storage in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Koolboks, a Paris-based climate technology company with…
Allen Iverson-Backed Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward
A proposed affordable housing development backed by NBA Hall of…
How Tammy K. Jones Built an $8 Billion Real Estate Platform with Purpose
By Tony O. Lawson Tammy K. Jones is the founder and…
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Investment Firm Jacmel Infrastructure
by Tony O. Lawson NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille…
Aicha Evans: The Woman Who Led Zoox to a $1.3 Billion Acquisition by Amazon
by Tony O. Lawson Aicha Evans is one of the most…
Stablecoins Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
Stablecoins are quietly reshaping how money moves online, yet most…
Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
Culture & Lifestyle
The $300 Million Rebirth of Studio Museum in Harlem
Harlem has long been a global center of creativity, imagination,…
Misty Copeland Bids Farewell to the American Ballet Theatre
Photo by Henry Leutwyler From sleeping on a gym floor…
RIP D’Angelo: The Reluctant Superstar Who Redefined Soul
Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has…
The ETA Model Works When You Stop Romanticizing It
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is often discussed as an alternative path…
What Is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, often abbreviated as ETA, is an ownership…
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the…
What to Do With $100K: A Solopreneur’s Plan
Welcome to “The Wealth Moves Playbook,” a Shoppe Black series.…
$30M Upfront: Travis Hunter and The New Era of Athlete Wealth
When Travis Hunter signed his rookie contract with the Jacksonville…
Allen Iverson’s Historic Deal: $32M Trust Fund and $800K for Life
When Allen Iverson signed his endorsement deal with Reebok in…