Nottoway and Liberia: Two Sides of the Same Plantation Coin
A few days ago, Louisiana’s Nottoway Plantation—the largest surviving antebellum mansion in…
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Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative investment firm co-founded by Nick…
NBA Players Launch Eazewell, an AI-Powered Funeral Planning Platform
NBA veterans Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker have teamed up with entrepreneur…
News & INTERVIEWS
Bread Beauty Supply Acquired by CODB Holdings in Strategic Growth Play
Bread Beauty Supply — the cult-favorite, minimalist haircare brand for textured hair — has been acquired by CODB Holdings, a creative services…
How The LYC Pledge is Mobilizing Communities for Daily Impact
In a world that often feels overwhelmed by large-scale problems, The LYC Pledge offers a refreshing reminder that real change begins with…
Laid Off and Losing Hair, She Turned £100 Into Plantmade — a £12.5M Beauty Brand
After losing her job and facing unexpected hair loss brought on by stress, Ama began experimenting with plant-based remedies in her mother’s…
Viral Pop the Balloon Dating Show Secures Netflix Deal
The viral dating show, “Pop the Balloon,” is set to reach new heights with a Netflix deal that brings the high-stakes romance…
Reframing Failure: How Ashley Rouse Went from Burnout to Breakthrough
In the world of entrepreneurship, we often celebrate success by metrics—funding rounds, press coverage, and product launches. But what happens when success…
Gloves to Grills: How George Foreman Became a Business Mogul
George Foreman, the legendary boxer and entrepreneur, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. His remarkable journey from…
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…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
Discover the best holiday gifts with our SHOPPE BLACK 2024 Holiday Shopping Guide. We’ve curated top products from Black-owned businesses to make…
Lifestyle & Culture
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…
Delaware State University Makes History with First HBCU Private Label Clothing Line
Delaware State University (DSU) has made a significant stride in collegiate branding and entrepreneurship. The university has become the first HBCU to…
New York City To Launch First HBCU-Backed High School
New York City is making history by launching its first HBCU-backed high school in Queens next fall. This groundbreaking partnership between New…
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,…