AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
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 Owned Essentials for September 2023
As we enter September, we’re thrilled to unveil the latest…
Black Owned Essentials for August 2023
Welcome to the August installment of our highly anticipated series,…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Businesses You Should Know
For over a century, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, has…
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…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of…
5 Effective Modern and Old School Marketing Ideas for Your Real Estate Business
Successful real estate business owners enjoy several benefits, including independence…
How This Developer Built an $840 Million Real Estate Business
Buwa Binitie is the Managing Principal of Dantes Partners, a…
Adenah owns $220 Million in Real Estate, Multiple Restaurants and Creates Jobs in her Community
At age 13, Adenah Bayoh escaped the civil war in…
Veteran Has Raised Over $7M For WiGL, Patented Wireless Charging Technology
Wireless-electric Grid Local Air network (WiGL) is developing a new…
Black Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Startup, SparkCharge Has Raised $30M
There are currently more electric vehicles on the road than ever before…
Black Owned Supply Chain Logistics Company, Saltbox Raises $35 Million
Saltbox is a co-warehousing and logistics startup that provides space…
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…
How to Capitalize on the Skilled Trade Shortage
Skilled trades have become an excellent alternative to regular degree…
4 New Restaurant Revenue Streams to Boost Profits
It’s never a bad time to consider new revenue streams…
Top 5 AI Robotics Trends in 2022
We live in a time where technology is moving faster…