Black-led EdTech Startups to Watch
by Tony O. Lawson The global EdTech market is expected to…
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Black-led Impact Investment Firms Driving Change
From community finance to values-aligned wealth management, these firms are…
$1.19M a Year, No Work Required: The Bobby Bonilla Contract
Every July 1st, Bobby Bonilla wakes up to one of…
Voletta Wallace Turned Biggie’s $10M Estate Into a $200M Empire
When Christopher Wallace—better known as The Notorious B.I.G.—was killed in…
Quiet Luxury: An Opportunity for Black-Owned Brands
As more consumers embrace refined minimalism and timeless quality, Black…
RealEstateAPI: The Data Infrastructure Company Challenging the Property Data Cartel
From solar to finance, insurance to e-commerce, companies across sectors…
Black-owned Luxury Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
Luxury is evolving—and Black-owned brands are leading the charge. From…
$30M Upfront: Travis Hunter and The New Era of Athlete Wealth
When Travis Hunter signed his rookie contract with the Jacksonville…
Delta Sigma Theta Businesses You Should Know About
On April 11, 2021, the Southern Africa Alumnae Chapter of…
Black Owned Headwear Brands You Should Know
Headwear is an essential part of any outfit and can…
Black Owned Eyewear Brands You Should Know
Black-owned eyewear brands are a growing force in the fashion…
Series Raises $3.1M to Launch AI Social Networking Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Two Yale juniors, Nathaneo Johnson and Sean…
Bread Beauty Supply Acquired by CODB Holdings in Strategic Growth Play
Bread Beauty Supply — the cult-favorite, minimalist haircare brand for…
LYS Beauty Secures $15M to Fuel Growth in Clean Beauty
LYS Beauty, the clean cosmetics brand founded by beauty industry…
What Is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)?
A Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) is a private-sector financial…
6 Steps to Ensure You’re Building a Legitimate Business
When starting a legitimate business, the last thing you want…
SBA 7(a) and 504 Loans: Which Is Right For You?
As a small business owner, you wear many hats—including managing…
Meet Ayesha Selden, the Real Estate Investor who has Built a Multi Million Dollar Portfolio of over 30 Buildings
Ayesha Selden is a self made millionaire who has amassed…
This Black Owned Commercial Real Estate Firm’s Members Have Managed Over $15 Billion in Transactions
T. Dallas Smith & Company is a Black owned commercial…
This Black-owned Construction Company Went From Broke To Billions
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$1.7 Million in Student Debt Erased for Black Women at Bennett College
In North Carolina, students at Bennett College with past-due tuition…
Largest Collection Of Gordon Parks Photos Acquired By Howard University
Howard University and The Gordon Parks Foundation recently announced a historic acquisition…
Ernie Barnes Painting From ‘Good Times’ Sells For $15.2 Million
Ernie Barnes created the painting “The Sugar Shack” in the early…