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 Record Stores You Should Know
In the ’60s and ’70s, there were as many as…
SHOPPE BLACK HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
We’re back with our SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Gift Guide for…
Fathers Day’s Gift Ideas That Support Black Entrepreneurs
Sunday, June 20th is Father’s Day. To help you celebrate…
Slauson & Co. Closes $100M Fund II to Invest in Early-Stage Tech Startups
Slauson & Co., a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm dedicated…
Workpay Raises $5 Million to Enhance African HR and Payroll
Workpay, a leading cloud-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform in…
MYAVANA Raises $5.9 Million for AI-Powered Hair Care
In the rapidly evolving landscape of beauty and technology, MYAVANA…
Why Should White Guys Have All The M&A Fun? Why More Black Businesses Should Consider Mergers & Acquisitions
Reginald F. Lewis was one of the richest African-American men…
5 Digital Marketing Ideas to Consider During the Pandemic
As a business owner, you’re likely still trying to find…
10 Tips For Photographing Darker Skin Tones
No, you’re not crazy: photographing darker skin tones, like mine,…
Culture & Lifestyle
5 Reasons Why Your Plants Keep Dying and How To Save Them
For any gardener, the relationship with their plants can get…
Erin Jackson Becomes First Black woman to win Olympic medal in Speedskating
Erin Jackson made history when she earned a gold medal…
10 Step Guide for Growing Your Own Food
Growing your food is a fun and fulfilling experience. It’s…