Allen Iverson’s Historic Deal: $32M Trust Fund and $800K for Life
When Allen Iverson signed his endorsement deal with Reebok in 2001, it…
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LA Lakers Sold for $10B: What It Signals About Black Wealth & Ownership
The LA Lakers sold for $10 billion in a record-breaking deal, setting…
Vince Fraser’s Ancestral Odyssey Exhibition Debuts at NOAAM
This Juneteenth, the New Orleans African American Museum unveils Ancestral Odyssey, a…
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HarbourView Raises $500M to Expand Music and Media Investments
HarbourView Equity Partners has secured $500 million in financing from KKR to grow its portfolio of music, media, and entertainment assets. The…
Invictus Growth Partners Closes $574M Fund II to Scale Software Firms
Invictus Growth Partners has closed its second flagship fund with $574 million in total commitments, surpassing its original $350 million target and…
Zeal Capital Partners Closes $82M Fund II, Triples AUM in Five Years
Zeal Capital Partners has announced the close of its $82 million Zeal Fund II, a milestone that brings the Washington, D.C.-based firm’s…
Black-Owned Wellness Brands to Elevate Your Health in 2025
As we step into 2025, there’s no better time to focus on personal growth, wellness, and goal achievement. Here’s a curated list…
5 Non-Toxic Black-Owned Brands Available on BLK+GRN
BLK+GRN is a marketplace dedicated to promoting wellness and sustainability by featuring non-toxic, plant-based products from Black-owned brands that cater to various…
Damon Dash Shares His Favorite Black-Owned Brands
In the world of entrepreneurship, Damon Dash has always been more than just a music industry maverick—he’s a visionary who understands the…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative investment firm co-founded by Nick Jean-Baptiste. The firm specializes in partnering with private companies and investing in…
Inside Bay Street Hospitality’s $430M Hotel Investment Fund
Will Huston didn’t just stumble into hospitality investing—he built a thesis for it. As the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bay Street Hospitality,…
No More Excuses: The 2025 Mandate for Real Impact
As of April 2025, we are living through overlapping emergencies. According to Oxfam, the wealthiest 1% burned through their entire annual carbon budget in…
Culture & Lifestyle
Disney Spotlights Black Artists During ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Initiative
by Veracity Savant Disney has long been a place where magic meets storytelling, and in recent years, they’ve made strides in highlighting…
Historic Black Neighborhood of Altadena Reduced to Ashes in Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating Eaton Fire has wreaked havoc in Los Angeles County, disproportionately impacting the historic Black community of Altadena. As of January…
The Diaspora Salon: Uniting the African Diaspora Through Art, Business, and Culture
Meryanne Loum-Martin, owner of the iconic Marrakech-based boutique hotel Jnane Tamsna, is the visionary behind The Diaspora Salon. This transformative event celebrates…
Demystifying The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Separating Fact from Fiction
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2020, has stirred up significant discussion and some confusion regarding its implications for business owners,…
Business Buying: A Potential Path to Early Retirement
As the Baby Boomer generation prepares for retirement, a vast, untapped potential emerges: established, profitable businesses seeking new ownership. This presents a…
Doing Business in Africa: 6 Mistakes Diaspora Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Africa, brimming with untapped potential, stands at the precipice of transformative growth. From its vibrant entrepreneurial spirit to its vast natural resources,…
14 Ways to Increase Your Financial IQ
Building a strong financial IQ is critical, yet a significant portion of the global population faces challenges in this area. This lack…
Leveraging Leverage: How the Rich Use SBLOCs to Build Generational Wealth
In the world of finance, the adage “it takes money to make money” often rings true. For the ultra-wealthy, one of the…
Business Buying: A Potential Path to Early Retirement
As the Baby Boomer generation prepares for retirement, a vast, untapped potential emerges: established, profitable businesses seeking new ownership. This presents a…
Backpack Healthcare Secures $14M to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
Hafeezah Muhammad, founder and CEO of health technology company Backpack Healthcare, has secured $14 million in Series A funding to revolutionize pediatric…
Pressed Roots Secures Millions, Expands Salons Specializing in Textured Hair
Frustrated by a lack of haircare options catering to highly textured hair, Piersten Gaines founded Pressed Roots in 2020. This visionary salon…
Acclinate Secures $7 Million to Revolutionize Health Equity and Clinical Trial Diversity
Acclinate, a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare technology company has secured a $7 million Series A funding round. Led by Cencora Ventures with contributions…