From Fashion to Flavor: The Story of Ramen by Ra
Rasheeda Purdie, founder and chef of Ramen by Ra took…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
by Tony O. Lawson MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica…
Brothers in Business: The Journey of Los Hermanos Tequila
What started as a deep appreciation for tequila during the…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of…
Shop Direct: Supporting Black-owned Brands at Target
Target has recently come under fire for its decisions regarding…
How Emerging Fund Managers Succeed in Competitive Private Markets
Private market investing has become more demanding. Liquidity is tighter,…
Black Owned Packaged Food Brands
Do you need a pantry refresh that nourishes your taste…
Black Owned Oral Hygiene Brands You Should Know
The global oral hygiene market is projected to reach $53.3…
Black Owned Brands for Children and Babies
In a world where diversity and representation matter, it’s essential…
Jon Gosier’s FilmHedge is Democratizing Access to Film Investing
Jon Gosier is the Founder and CEO of FilmHedge, a…
Nia Batts: A Journey from Entertainment Exec to VC Supporting Detroit’s Tech Ecosystem
In this interview, Nia Batts, a General Partner at Michigan-based…
The Mezzanine Fund: Empowering Growth Stage Businesses through Capital Activism
Anne Richie, the Founder and Managing Director of The Mezzanine…
Culture & Lifestyle
5 Ways You Can Avoid Being Ashy This Fall
It’s time to say goodbye to sticky, sweaty skin and…
3 Ways To Create A Salon That Caters To Those With Natural Hair
Could you imagine walking into just any salon off the…
Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black Cinema, Dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, the pioneering filmmaker behind the 1970s films…
Ariel Alternatives Acquires Groome Industrial Service Group
By Tony O. Lawson Ariel Alternatives, the private equity subsidiary…
What to Do With $100K: A Solopreneur’s Plan
Welcome to “The Wealth Moves Playbook,” a Shoppe Black series.…
Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…