The Black Bank Deposit Gap: Why Asset Growth Remains Constrained
Discussions about Black-owned banks frequently focus on individual action. Open…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
Giannis Antetokounmpo Expands Portfolio With FR34K Gummies
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expanding his business portfolio.…
Black-owned Luxury, Style & Self-Care Brands to Shop Now
Black ownership shows up not just in stories, but in…
Harith to Acquire FlySafair, South Africa’s Largest Domestic Airline
By Tony O. Lawson Harith General Partners has entered into a…
Smart Bricks Raises $5M to Automate Real Estate Investing
By Tony O. Lawson Smart Bricks has raised $5 million…
Alaffia Health Raises $55M to Improve Healthcare Claims Operations
By Tony Lawson Alaffia Health has raised $55 million in…
40+ Black-owned Cafés in 11 Cities to Support Instead of Starbucks
Starbucks is back in the news, and consumers are once…
GOODEE 2025 Holiday Gift Collection: Objects With Purpose
GOODEE is redefining what it means to give thoughtfully. Founded…
Skip the Toxins: Black-Owned Clean Makeup Brands to Know
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued…
Project Level Announces $250M First Close for Women’s Sports Fund
By Tony Lawson Project Level has completed a $250 million…
Silverbacks’ Chairman On Risk, Conviction, and Global Investing
By Tony Lawson By any institutional standard, investing demands discipline,…
Khaby Lame’s $900M Deal and What It Means Beyond the Money
by Tony Lawson Khaby Lame became the world’s most-followed TikTok…
Africa and The Emerging Power Shift in the Global Diamond Industry
Diamonds—long symbols of permanence, luxury, and scarcity—are undergoing one of…
Paris-based Koolboks Raises $11M for Solar Cold Storage in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Koolboks, a Paris-based climate technology company with…
Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Partners With Ethiopia for $2.5B Fertilizer Plant
Ethiopia has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with the Dangote…
Allen Iverson-Backed Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward
A proposed affordable housing development backed by NBA Hall of…
How Tammy K. Jones Built an $8 Billion Real Estate Platform with Purpose
By Tony O. Lawson Tammy K. Jones is the founder and…
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Investment Firm Jacmel Infrastructure
by Tony O. Lawson NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille…
Stablecoins Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
Stablecoins are quietly reshaping how money moves online, yet most…
Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…
Culture & Lifestyle
RIP D’Angelo: The Reluctant Superstar Who Redefined Soul
Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has…
Ghana’s Kente Cloth Earns Protected Status
Ghana’s most recognizable textile, the handwoven Kente cloth, has officially…
Solange Launches the Saint Heron Library: A Living Archive for Black & Brown Literary Heritage
by Tony O. Lawson Solange Knowles has once again redefined cultural…
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the…
Amanda Sabreah on Turning Clarity Into Cash Flow
Amanda Sabreah, founder of Thought Factory, helps entrepreneurs and executives…
AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
6 Wealth Management Myths in the Black Community—And What to Do Instead
Wealth management often feels like a conversation reserved for the…
U.S. Black Chamber Of Commerce Releases Black Investment Report
The financial landscape for Black-owned businesses has long been marred…
Diversifying Your Portfolio by Investing in Black-Owned Businesses
Investing in Black-owned businesses can be a powerful way to…