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…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
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…
MURAL Real Estate to Co-Lead $316M Mixed-Use Development in Connecticut
MURAL Real Estate Partners, a women-led development firm founded by…
Black‑owned Skincare Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
With news of Ami Colé shutting down after raising millions…
Black Owned Essentials for September 2023
As we enter September, we’re thrilled to unveil the latest…
Black Owned Essentials for August 2023
Welcome to the August installment of our highly anticipated series,…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Businesses You Should Know
For over a century, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, has…
Doji Raises $14M to Personalize Online Fashion Try-Ons With AI Avatars
Doji, a new AI-powered fashion tech startup, has raised $14…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
by Tony O. Lawson Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative…
How Bay Street Hospitality Is Deploying $430M Across Global Hotel Markets
by Tony O. Lawson Hospitality real estate includes a segment that…
How to Prepare to Apply for a Loan for Your Trucking Company
The trucking industry is booming. It is currently a lucrative…
How to Buy a Commercial Real Estate Property for Your Retail Business
The location of your retail business has a huge impact…
When Should You Consider Refinancing Business Debt?
When you run a bustling small business, even minor expenses…
Adenah owns $220 Million in Real Estate, Multiple Restaurants and Creates Jobs in her Community
At age 13, Adenah Bayoh escaped the civil war in…
Morris Brown College Partners With Hilton And Black Owned Real Estate Investment Firm To Build $30 Million Hotel On Campus
Morris Brown College will partner with Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.…
These Two Black Owned Real Estate Firms Have Closed over $60M in Deals Together
National Standard Abstract (NSA) and CB Emmanuel Realty are two…
Culture & Lifestyle
Conscious Consumerism & Racial Justice: The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
The term “conscious consumerism” refers to the practice of being…
Home for All: A New Approach to Homelessness in Birmingham
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the City of Birmingham will propose…
Operating a Black Owned Farming Business in a $1 Trillion Agricultural Industry
Green Heffa Farms is a Black owned farming business, tea…