From Bank Teller to $55B CIO: Angela Miller-May’s Leadership and Results
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
Black-owned Home Decor Brands You Should Know: Vol. 3
We’ve highlighted dozens of incredible Black-owned home decor businesses in…
Sahel Capital Secures $10M to Expand Agriculture Investments in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Sahel Capital is a leading African…
Black-owned Haircare Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
We’ve already spotlighted several Black-owned haircare brands in Volume 1, and…
10 Black-owned Wellness Brands Available on BLK+GRN
If you’re looking to elevate your self-care routine while supporting…
Visionary Developments Lands $46.6M Construction Loan in LA
by Tony O. Lawson Los Angeles-based Visionary Developments, led by Terry…
Black Owned Businesses in Las Vegas to Support During the Super Bowl (and Beyond)
The energy is electric in Las Vegas as it gears…
Black Owned Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024
Valentine’s Day is almost here, making it the perfect time…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Gift Guide 2023
We’re excited to present the SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Gift Guide…
Investing in Justice: The Adasina Social Capital Approach
Adasina Social Capital is a financial services firm that connects…
Stacy Brown-Philpot Raises $172M for New VC Fund, Cherryrock Capital
Stacy Brown-Philpot has launched Cherryrock Capital, raising $172 million for…
MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
by Tony O. Lawson MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica…
Preserving The Historic Black “SANS” Neighborhood in Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest & Ninevah Subdivisions (SANS) is an African…
How Attiyah Blair Built a Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio
Attiyah Blair is a self-made millionaire, real estate investor and…
The Bourne Group: Restoring Communities Through Hurricane-Resilient Design
by Tony O. Lawson Stacy A. Bourne, FAIA, is the founder…
Veteran Has Raised Over $7M For WiGL, Patented Wireless Charging Technology
Wireless-electric Grid Local Air network (WiGL) is developing a new…
Black Owned Supply Chain Logistics Company, Saltbox Raises $35 Million
Saltbox is a co-warehousing and logistics startup that provides space…
Black Owned Proptech Startup, REZI Secures $100M to Expand Nationwide
REZI, a real estate technology company offering “Occupancy-as-a-Service” for rental…
Culture & Lifestyle
Black Hair Matters: How the CROWN Act is Fighting Back Against Hair Discrimination
The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for…
The Cultural Significance of Coffee in Africa and Black America
Coffee has a rich and fascinating history in Africa, dating…
Norma Merrick Sklarek: An Architectural Trailblazer
Norma Merrick Sklarek was a pioneering African-American architect, known for…
The Next Chapter of Golf le FLEUR*: Why Tyler, The Creator Is Moving Beyond Apparel
Tyler, The Creator has long treated personal style as an…
Esusu Raises $50 Million Series C, Hits $1.2 Billion Valuation
By Tony O. Lawson Esusu, a financial technology company that enables…
What Is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, often abbreviated as ETA, is an ownership…