Black-owned Makeup Brands You Should Know: Volume 2
Black consumers continue to drive trends and spending in the…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm…
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…
Black Owned Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024
Valentine’s Day is almost here, making it the perfect time…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Gift Guide 2023
We’re excited to present the SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Gift Guide…
Black Owned Essentials for November 2023
We’re thrilled to unveil our Black Owned Essentials for November…
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…
HarbourView Raises $500M to Expand Music and Media Investments
by Tony O. Lawson HarbourView Equity Partners has secured $500 million…
5 Tips to Follow for a Successful Construction Project
Construction projects require a lot of coordination and expertise. You…
5 Helpful Tips on How to Survive a Recession as a Black Owned Business
Having a recession plan for your Black-owned business is a…
4 Ways Lenders Can Add Digitalization to Their Processes
Lending is an industry that has seen a lot of…
The Bourne Group: Restoring Communities Through Hurricane-Resilient Design
by Tony O. Lawson Stacy A. Bourne, FAIA, is the founder…
E-Commerce is Creating Investment Opportunities in This Real Estate Niche
The increase in e-commerce activity, labor constraints, and customer expectations…
Largest Black-Led Bank Hosts Conversation About Real Estate and the Wealth Gap
“Black Voices in Real Estate LA/DC” conducted a bi-coastal virtual…
Culture & Lifestyle
Benjamin “Pap” Singleton: A Visionary Leader in Black Business History
Benjamin “Pap” Singleton was a formerly enslaved man who later…
From Afrochella to AfroFuture: 4 Lessons in Navigating Trademark Law
To celebrate the New Year, I journeyed from New York…
Exploring the Roots of Africa’s Underdevelopment in Walter Rodney’s ‘How Europe Underdeveloped Africa’
“How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” was released in 1972. In his…