Denim Tears: A Multimillion Dollar Streetwear Brand Rooted in Black History
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Dria Ventures Closes $8M Fund I for Healthcare and Main Street Startups
Dria Ventures, founded and led by Megan Maloney, has closed…
Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
Ariel Alternatives Acquires Groome Industrial Service Group
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What to Do With $100K: A Solopreneur’s Plan
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Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…
Lendistry Receives $5M from Exelon to Expand Small Business Lending
By Tony O. Lawson Lendistry, a leading fintech lender and…
Paris-based Koolboks Raises $11M for Solar Cold Storage in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Koolboks, a Paris-based climate technology company with…
Black Owned Tequila Brands You Should Know
In this article, we’re highlighting Black owned tequila brands that…
Black-owned Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – GOODEE Edition
This year, explore Black-owned Mother’s Day gift ideas from GOODEE.…
Black Owned Ceramics Businesses For Your Space
The world of ceramics is rich with craft, experimentation, and…
Why Africa’s $20B Sports Economy Is Attracting Global Capital
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Movement Money: How a $350M Firm Is Turning Protest Into Portfolio Power
In June 2025, protestors flooded the streets of Los Angeles…
Rwazi Secures $12M to Expand Its Global Consumer Insights Platform
Tony O. Lawson Rwazi, a market intelligence startup founded in…
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…
4 Reasons Why Mobile Home Parks are Recession-Resistant Investments
Mobile home parks (MHPs) are frequently associated with a variety…
Three Black Developers Drive $400 Million Revenue to Black Business Ecosystem
The real estate development industry has long been dominated by…
Creating Profitable Spaces: The Basics of Real Estate Development
Real estate development is a process of improving and enhancing…
Norma Merrick Sklarek: An Architectural Trailblazer
Norma Merrick Sklarek was a pioneering African-American architect, known for…
Fantasy Sports Stock Market, PredictionStrike Secures $10 Million
PredictionStrike, a fantasy sports stock market that allows fans to…
SHOPPE BLACK Pitch Night – SHARK TANK AUDITIONS
On the evening of June 8th, we hosted an extraordinary…
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…
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Tina Turner, Queen of Rock and Roll, Dies at 83
Tina Turner, the legendary singer and one of the most…
Importing African Art to Cultivate Black-Affirming Aesthetics
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Black Women in Food: Bringing Diversity to the Table
The Black Women in Food Initiative by Dine Diaspora is…