Chowdeck Raises $9M to Scale Food Delivery in Nigeria and Ghana
by Tony O. Lawson Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery company, has…
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Inside New York’s $10.9B NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program, and the Man Leading It
by Tony O. Lawson The NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program is one…
Lava Raises $5.8M to Streamline AI Transactions
by Tony O. Lawson Mitchell Jones, a Yale graduate and…
AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
Why Every Industry Now Needs a Property Data Strategy
For decades, property data was the domain of real estate…
Why Africa’s $20B Sports Economy Is Attracting Global Capital
by Tony O. Lawson Africa is no longer just a source…
Movement Money: How a $350M Firm Is Turning Protest Into Portfolio Power
In June 2025, protestors flooded the streets of Los Angeles…
MURAL Real Estate to Co-Lead $316M Mixed-Use Development in Connecticut
MURAL Real Estate Partners, a women-led development firm founded by…
Howard University Alumni Owned Businesses (2023)
Howard University, a historic and esteemed institution nestled in the…
Black Owned Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2023
This Father’s Day, show your appreciation for the remarkable fathers…
Delta Sigma Theta Businesses You Should Know About
On April 11, 2021, the Southern Africa Alumnae Chapter of…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
by Tony O. Lawson Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative…
How Bay Street Hospitality Is Deploying $430M Across Global Hotel Markets
by Tony O. Lawson Hospitality real estate includes a segment that…
No More Excuses: The 2025 Mandate for Real Impact
As of April 2025, we are living through overlapping emergencies.…
Instagram Hashtags: A Quick Guide for 2022
Instagram hashtags have the potential to make or break your…
5 Facebook Ad Ideas to Boost Your Marketing Results
If your Facebook ad campaigns haven’t performed as well as…
What Is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)?
A Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) is a private-sector financial…
Meet David Moody, Owner of a Construction Company That Has Done $3 Billion in Deals
Our previous article about C. David Moody has been shared…
Real Estate is now considered an Essential Service according to U.S. Government
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland…
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…
Culture & Lifestyle
$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…