Why Edenesque’s Plant-Based Milk Is About More Than Ingredients
For many founders, business is personal. For Leslie Woodard, it’s…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
1,000 Units, One Mission: Gateway’s $350M Vision for Orange, NJ
When Terrence Murray co-founded Gateway Merchant Banking with longtime friend…
NiLu: A Family Owned Gift Shop Rooted in Community and Culture
One Harlem shop is holding the line as major retailers…
Bandwidth with Purpose: Inside Metro Edge’s $250M Bet on Digital Equity
Metro Edge Development Partners is a commercial real estate firm…
Lexore Spark: Building the Future of AI-Powered Video Creation
Sequoia Blodgett is no stranger to storytelling. As a former…
Symphonic Capital Closes $13.5M Fund Focused on Health and Wealth Equity
by Tony O. Lawson Symphonic Capital, a new early-stage venture capital…
Art Melanated: Building Belonging in the Black Art Renaissance
Art Melanated is a response to exclusion and erasure—an intentional…
Growth Warrior Capital Raises $26M to Back Enterprise AI Startups
by Tony O. Lawson Growth Warrior Capital, the operator-led venture firm…
Black-owned Sneaker Brands You Should Know
Within the multi-billion dollar sneaker industry, a thriving community of…
Black-owned Handbag Brands You Should Know: Vol. 1
When it comes to accessorizing, a handbag is a must-have…
Black-Owned Ethical Clothing Brands You Should Know
The ethical fashion movement advocates for increased sustainability, fair labor…
Fearless Fund’s Investment in Zimi Signals a New Chapter Post-Lawsuit
Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting women…
Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone Partner in $8.4 Billion Acquisition
Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR), a leading platform for modern work management,…
Slauson & Co. Closes $100M Fund II to Invest in Early-Stage Tech Startups
Slauson & Co., a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm dedicated…
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…
Growing and Maintaining Black Wealth: Estate Planning
This is the first installment in our series around the…
Adenah Bayoh Escaped Civil War and Built a $225M Real Estate Portfolio
When Adenah Bayoh was eight years old, civil war in…
Culture & Lifestyle
Graduating HBCU Students Debt Cleared By Anonymous Donor
DALLAS — Graduating students from Wiley College, an HBCU in…
Team of Black Women Horse Owners Celebrate First Win
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On Oaks Day, we celebrate the…
How to Pick The Right Interior Designer
Trying to find the right interior designer to execute your…