Dominique Dawes Plans National Expansion of Her Gymnastics Academy
by Tony Lawson Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes has successfully…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
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…
AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
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…
Black Owned Women’s Shoe Brands for Your Spring Wardrobe
As spring sunshine warms the days, it’s the perfect time…
Black Owned Clothing Brands for Your Spring Wardrobe
As the sun peeks out and the days get longer,…
Black -owned Sustainable Jewelry Brands You Should Know
Discover an array of exquisite jewelry from Black-owned sustainable jewelry…
Invictus Growth Partners Closes $574M Fund II to Scale Software Firms
Invictus Growth Partners has closed its second flagship fund with…
Zeal Capital Partners Closes $82M Fund II, Triples AUM in Five Years
by Tony O. Lawson Zeal Capital Partners has announced the close…
Doji Raises $14M to Personalize Online Fashion Try-Ons With AI Avatars
Doji, a new AI-powered fashion tech startup, has raised $14…
Why The Car Wash Industry Is Becoming Increasingly Attractive To Investors
Up until about three years ago, the car wash industry…
Can Black-Owned Banks Benefit From Fintech layoffs?
Over the past few years, Black-owned banks have had some…
6 Ways Digital Consumer Behavior is Changing in 2022
A digital consumer may be defined as someone using technology…
Proptech 101: Understanding the Growth and Impact of Real Estate Technology
Proptech (property technology) is the use of technology to improve…
McKissack & McKissack, a Black-owned Architecture & Construction Firm Managing Over $15 Billion in Projects
By Tony O. Lawson McKissack & McKissack is a national…
Preserving The Historic Black “SANS” Neighborhood in Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest & Ninevah Subdivisions (SANS) is an African…
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…
Meet Phyllis Newhouse, The Veteran Who Has Built a Multimillion Dollar Cybersecurity Company
By Tony Lawson Phyllis Newhouse is the first Black woman…
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…