AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
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Why Every Industry Now Needs a Property Data Strategy
For decades, property data was the domain of real estate…
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…
MURAL Real Estate to Co-Lead $316M Mixed-Use Development in Connecticut
MURAL Real Estate Partners, a women-led development firm founded by…
Black‑owned Skincare Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
With news of Ami Colé shutting down after raising millions…
Black-led HealthTech Startups to Watch Vol:1
by Tony O. Lawson Black-led HealthTech companies are driving some of…
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, TV Icon, Has Died at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo…
Black Owned Rum Brands You Should Know
Looking for a delicious and varied rum experience? Check out…
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…
Doji Raises $14M to Personalize Online Fashion Try-Ons With AI Avatars
Doji, a new AI-powered fashion tech startup, has raised $14…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
by Tony O. Lawson Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative…
How Bay Street Hospitality Is Deploying $430M Across Global Hotel Markets
by Tony O. Lawson Hospitality real estate includes a segment that…
Climate Change and Its Effect on the Coffee Industry
With more than 2.25 billion cups consumed every day, coffee…
E-Commerce is Creating Investment Opportunities in This Real Estate Niche
The increase in e-commerce activity, labor constraints, and customer expectations…
TikTok Marketing: 3 Effective Ways to get Your Business Noticed
TikTok’s influence can no longer be ignored. Aside from being…
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,…
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…
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…
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…