MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
by Tony O. Lawson MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica…
Covering Business, Capital, and Culture
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,…
The DEI Reckoning: Target’s Retreat and the Fragility of Corporate Allyship
In 2020, Target’s CEO Brian Cornell pledged to confront systemic…
Black-Owned Businesses in LA Rally for Wildfire Relief
In the face of raging wildfires that have scarred parts…
City First Bank Welcomes John A. Allen as Chief Banking Officer
City First Bank, a subsidiary of Broadway Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:…
Black-owned Feminine Hygiene Businesses You Should Know
Did you know the feminine hygiene industry largely overlooks the…
Black-owned Pet Product Businesses You Should Know
Calling all pet lovers! Looking for unique and stylish products…
Black-owned Plant and Home Garden Related Businesses
Looking to bring more life into your home or garden?…
East Chop Capital Closes Second Fund at $11 Million for Luxury Vacation Rentals
East Chop Capital, a leading Black-owned private equity firm in…
Community College Startup Campus Scores $23 Million to Expand Access to Top-Tier Education
Campus, a startup focused on revolutionizing community college education, has…
Diagon Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement
by Tony O. Lawson Diagon is a company that’s redefining the…
Culture & Lifestyle
Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black Cinema, Dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, the pioneering filmmaker behind the 1970s films…
Black Farmer’s Are Fighting to Be Saved As The Number of Black Owned Farms Grows Smaller
Black farmers in the U.S. have shouldered many blows, but…
Venus Williams Supports Mental Health with the Launch of her $2 Million Free Therapy Initiative
As the struggle against mental health challenges continues, Venus Williams…