Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm…
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Black-led CDFIs: The Missing Link in Business Funding
by Tony O. Lawson Across the U.S., Black entrepreneurs continue to…
From Bank Teller to $55B CIO: Angela Miller-May’s Leadership and Results
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois…
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 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…
Ankor AI Raises $1.3M to Automate E-Commerce Finance Operations
Tony O. Lawson Ankor AI, a fintech startup based in…
Impact Investing in Action: How Four Campaigns Are Reshaping Finance
Capital is no longer neutral. Across the financial system, investors…
Collab Capital Closes $75M Fund II to Back Inclusive Economy
By Tony O. Lawson Collab Capital has announced the close…
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…
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,…
Over $2 Billion Closed by Black-Owned Title Insurance Firm National Standard Abstract
National Standard Abstract, the leading Black-owned firm in the title…
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…