Jessica Patton on Fifth Century Partners’ $150M Fund Strategy
In this conversation, Jessica Patton, Founding Member and Managing Director…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
SocialCrowd Raises $2.5M to Boost Workforce Performance
SocialCrowd, a “Fitbit for Work” startup, has raised a $2.5…
NAACP Capital’s Jay Lundy: Advancing Social Justice Through Strategic Investments
In this interview, Jay Lundy, the Managing Director of NAACP…
Reframing Failure: What I Learned from My Startup Experience
“Failure can be a lousy teacher because it seduces smart…
Pastorship & Portfolios: The Journey to $160M at Kerusso Capital Management
Kerusso Capital Management was founded with a vision to manage…
bEHR Health: A Digital Shield Against Silent Health Threats
How healthy are you—really? Many of us assess our health…
Black Owned Cleaning Products You Should Know
Tired of the same old cleaning routine, where harsh chemicals…
7 Black Opera Singers You Should Know
Opera has a long and rich history, but it has…
Black Owned Businesses That Most Likely Serve Better Fried Chicken Than Popeyes
I must admit, when I started to see posts here…
The Importance of Angel Investors in Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Founders
The startup ecosystem can often be a challenging space for…
Black-Owned Climate Tech Startup, BlocPower Raises $150 Million to Decarbonize America’s Buildings
BlocPower is a Black-owned climate tech startup that is making…
ChargerHelp! Raises $17.5M to Meet Growing EV Charging Industry Demand
ChargerHelp!, a company that provides operations, maintenance, and workforce development…
Culture & Lifestyle
Clark Atlanta University cancels student account balances for 2020-2021 school year
Clark Atlanta University announced this week that they will cancel…
First Black Girl Duo Wins Harvard’s International Debate Competition
A Black girl duo from Atlanta has made history after…
Hip Hop Legend, Biz Markie Has Died at 57
Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose sense…
Black-led CDFIs: The Missing Link in Business Funding
by Tony O. Lawson Across the U.S., Black entrepreneurs continue to…
From Bank Teller to $55B CIO: Angela Miller-May’s Leadership and Results
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois…
Black-owned Home Decor Brands You Should Know: Vol. 3
We’ve highlighted dozens of incredible Black-owned home decor businesses in…