Paris-based Koolboks Raises $11M for Solar Cold Storage in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Koolboks, a Paris-based climate technology company with…
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Photodom: A Black-owned Camera Store and Film Lab Reviving Analog in NYC
Photodom is a camera store, full-service film lab, and photo studio based in Brooklyn,…
Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Partners With Ethiopia for $2.5B Fertilizer Plant
Ethiopia has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with the Dangote…
Black-led Impact Investment Firms Driving Change Vol. 1
From community finance to values-aligned wealth management, these firms are…
Black-led PropTech Startups to Watch: Vol. 1
Black-led PropTech startups are emerging as vital contributors in a…
Black-owned Luxury Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
Luxury is evolving—and Black-owned brands are leading the charge. From…
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…
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…
Blueroomcare: Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Africa
Mental health is still widely misunderstood and deprioritized in many…
The Diaspora Salon: Uniting the African Diaspora Through Art, Business, and Culture
Meryanne Loum-Martin, owner of the iconic Marrakech-based boutique hotel Jnane…
Workpay Raises $5 Million to Enhance African HR and Payroll
Workpay, a leading cloud-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform in…
Inside Bay Street Hospitality’s $430M Hotel Investment Fund
by Tony O. Lawson Will Huston didn’t just stumble into hospitality…
1,000 Units, One Mission: Gateway’s $350M Vision for Orange, NJ
When Terrence Murray co-founded Gateway Merchant Banking with longtime friend…
Bandwidth with Purpose: Inside Metro Edge’s $250M Bet on Digital Equity
Metro Edge Development Partners is a commercial real estate firm…
How the Island of Anguilla Has Made Over $32M from AI Domains
When you hear “Anguilla,” you likely picture white-sand beaches and…
Doji Raises $14M to Personalize Online Fashion Try-Ons With AI Avatars
Doji, a new AI-powered fashion tech startup, has raised $14…
NBA Players Launch Eazewell, an AI-Powered Funeral Planning Platform
NBA veterans Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker have teamed up…
Culture & Lifestyle
Silenced Stories: 20 Black Authors Facing Censorship
Books by Black authors are increasingly targeted in removal campaigns…
Disney Spotlights Black Artists During ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Initiative
by Veracity Savant Disney has long been a place where…
Historic Black Neighborhood of Altadena Reduced to Ashes in Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating Eaton Fire has wreaked havoc in Los Angeles…
5 Things a 17th Century Samurai Taught Me About Investor Relations
Contributed by Maude Delice I travel to Japan a lot.…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers: A Path to Economic Empowerment
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of…
Business Buying: A Potential Path to Early Retirement
As the Baby Boomer generation prepares for retirement, a vast,…
5 Things Investors Look for Most in a Pitch
Pitching your startup to investors is a pivotal moment in…
The Importance of Angel Investors in Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Founders
The startup ecosystem can often be a challenging space for…
Pressed Roots Secures Millions, Expands Salons Specializing in Textured Hair
Frustrated by a lack of haircare options catering to highly…
Acclinate Secures $7 Million to Revolutionize Health Equity and Clinical Trial Diversity
Acclinate, a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare technology company has secured a…
Somatus: A Billion-Dollar Disruptor in Kidney Care
Somatus, a Virginia-based healthcare company, is revolutionizing the way kidney…