Shield Raises $5M Seed to Scale Crypto Payments Platform for Global Trade
by Tony O. Lawson Shield, a fintech startup positioning itself as…
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Compass Strikes $1.6 Billion Deal to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate
Compass, a technology-driven real estate brokerage, announced Monday it has…
NBA’s Tobias Harris Secures State Investment for Homeownership Down Payment Program
by Tony O. Lawson NBA forward Tobias Harris is making a…
What to Do With $250K: An Angel Investor’s Plan
Welcome to the second installment of the Wealth Moves Playbook,…
Stablecoins Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
Stablecoins are quietly reshaping how money moves online, yet most…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world…
Africa and The Emerging Power Shift in the Global Diamond Industry
Diamonds—long symbols of permanence, luxury, and scarcity—are undergoing one of…
Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
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…
Moaz Hamid on Why Disability Tech Is the Future
After decades in Big Tech, Moaz Hamid walked away—not because…
Brown Capital Management: 40 Years as a Black-owned Investment Leader
By Tony O. Lawson In a U.S. asset management industry controlling…
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…
Documents to Have Ready before Applying for a Loan
When you’re applying for a small business loan, having your…
Sole Proprietors: Steps to Take Before Hiring Your First Employee
A sole proprietorship is the first step for many businesses…
Follow These 9 Tips for a Successful Home Based Business
In today’s connected world, it is not always necessary to…
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…
Proptech 101: Understanding the Growth and Impact of Real Estate Technology
Proptech (property technology) is the use of technology to improve…
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
Giving Black: The Transformative Power of Black Philanthropy
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in creating positive change and…
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…