Oprah’s Favorite Things Didn’t Save My Business — Here’s What I Learned
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Brown Capital Management: 40 Years as a Black-owned Investment Leader
By Tony O. Lawson In a U.S. asset management industry controlling…
Dominique Dawes Plans National Expansion of Her Gymnastics Academy
by Tony Lawson Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes has successfully…
Chowdeck Raises $9M to Scale Food Delivery in Nigeria and Ghana
by Tony O. Lawson Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery company, has…
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…
Lava Raises $5.8M to Streamline AI Transactions
by Tony O. Lawson Mitchell Jones, a Yale graduate and…
Black Owned Essentials for November 2023
We’re thrilled to unveil our Black Owned Essentials for November…
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In the rapidly evolving realm of Wealthtech within the financial…
Black Owned Essentials for October 2023
We’re excited to showcase our October edition of remarkable Black-owned…
Bread Beauty Supply Acquired by CODB Holdings in Strategic Growth Play
Bread Beauty Supply — the cult-favorite, minimalist haircare brand for…
LYS Beauty Secures $15M to Fuel Growth in Clean Beauty
LYS Beauty, the clean cosmetics brand founded by beauty industry…
Investing in Justice: The Adasina Social Capital Approach
Adasina Social Capital is a financial services firm that connects…
E-Commerce is Creating Investment Opportunities in This Real Estate Niche
The increase in e-commerce activity, labor constraints, and customer expectations…
Largest Black-Led Bank Hosts Conversation About Real Estate and the Wealth Gap
“Black Voices in Real Estate LA/DC” conducted a bi-coastal virtual…
How to Buy a Commercial Real Estate Property for Your Retail Business
The location of your retail business has a huge impact…
ChargerHelp! Raises $17.5M to Meet Growing EV Charging Industry Demand
ChargerHelp!, a company that provides operations, maintenance, and workforce development…
Iddris Sandu’s Web3 Startup Spatial Labs Raises $10 Million
Spatial Labs, a web3 infrastructure and hardware company, has raised…
Ghanaian E-Logistics Platform Jetstream Raises $13 Million for Expansion
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Culture & Lifestyle
Importing African Art to Cultivate Black-Affirming Aesthetics
Tanaiia Hall is the co-founder of B1 Art Imports, a…
Black Women in Food: Bringing Diversity to the Table
The Black Women in Food Initiative by Dine Diaspora is…
Giving Black: The Transformative Power of Black Philanthropy
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in creating positive change and…
Documents to Have Ready before Applying for a Loan
When you’re applying for a small business loan, having your…
Sole Proprietors: Steps to Take Before Hiring Your First Employee
A sole proprietorship is the first step for many businesses…
Follow These 9 Tips for a Successful Home Based Business
In today’s connected world, it is not always necessary to…