The DEI Reckoning: Target’s Retreat and the Fragility of Corporate Allyship
In 2020, Target’s CEO Brian Cornell pledged to confront systemic racism, vowing…
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Black-Owned Businesses in LA Rally for Wildfire Relief
In the face of raging wildfires that have scarred parts of Los…
City First Bank Welcomes John A. Allen as Chief Banking Officer
City First Bank, a subsidiary of Broadway Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BYFC) and…
News & INTERVIEWS
Couple Acquires Beloved Black Owned Restaurant in Philadelphia
A beloved Black owned restaurant in Philadelphia, Booker’s Restaurant & Bar, has been acquired by Tracey Syphax and his wife Cheri Syphax.…
Black Founder Raised Six Figures on a Black-Owned Equity Crowdfunding Platform
Mitch Gilbert is the Co-founder & CEO of Oya, a femtech apparel brand that uses innovative fabrics and sweat absorption technology to…
Three Black Developers Drive $400 Million Revenue to Black Business Ecosystem
The real estate development industry has long been dominated by white-owned companies, with only a small fraction of the 112,000 firms in…
Merger Creates the Largest Black Owned Brewery in the U.S.
Full Circle Brewing and Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, recently announced a merger that will create the largest Black owned brewery in the…
The Huggy Bean Doll: An Iconic Toy that Changed the Game for Inclusivity and Representation
In the late 1980s, a small business in Brooklyn, New York made history by creating a toy that would not only become…
DIARRABLU: Where Math, Tradition, and Sustainability Meet Fashion
DIARRABLU is a luxury fashion brand that blends mathematics, sustainability, and cultural traditions to create unique and beautiful clothing. In this interview,…
Black Owned Tea Brands You Can Purchase Online
People all over the world have been drinking tea for thousands of centuries, and for good reason. Numerous studies have shown that a…
Black Owned Coffee Brands You Can Purchase Online
Last year, we created a viral post about Black owned Alternatives to Starbucks. Unfortunately since then, some of the businesses we listed…
Tarot and Oracle Decks Created For and By Black People
I don’t remember what prompted me to buy my first tarot deck but I’m pretty sure that I bought it from a…
Lifestyle & Culture
A Breakdown of Coffee Ingredients from Guatemala, Burundi, and Brazil
We all know that coffee can come in various flavors (here’s looking at you french vanilla coffee), and the beans can come…
Howard University To Invest $785 Million in new Buildings and Renovations
Howard University will spend $785 million on new construction and building renovations, the largest real estate investment in the school’s history, officials…
2022 Fitness and Gym Trends: How Do I Choose the Right Gym?
Trends change and evolve every single year, and fitness trends are no exception. For some people, the latest trends can be surprising…
5 Digital Marketing Ideas to Consider During the Pandemic
As a business owner, you’re likely still trying to find ways to navigate the “new normal”. The good news is that this…
10 Tips For Photographing Darker Skin Tones
No, you’re not crazy: photographing darker skin tones, like mine, is harder than photographing lighter ones. Before anyone goes and reports me…
5 Ways Black Owned Businesses Can Improve Customer Experience
Let’s face it, Black businesses have a horrible reputation when it comes to offering a great customer experience or customer service. Whether…