Functional Fluidics: Advancing Solutions for Sickle Cell Disease
For Dr. Patrick Hines, the path to innovation began in the ICU.…
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Why Edenesque’s Plant-Based Milk Is About More Than Ingredients
For many founders, business is personal. For Leslie Woodard, it’s rooted in…
1,000 Units, One Mission: Gateway’s $350M Vision for Orange, NJ
When Terrence Murray co-founded Gateway Merchant Banking with longtime friend and college…
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This Black Owned Herbal Tea Brand Is Promoting Wellness, One Cup at a Time
Zabico Life is a Black owned herbal tea brand created by Gladstone Etienne, a millennial master herbalist and recognized herbal tea connoisseur.…
The State of the Caribbean Tech Ecosystem
The Caribbean is breaking away from its dependency on tourism and focusing more on building its tech economy. TechBeach Retreat is a…
Incredible Health, a Black-Owned Nurse Staffing Platform, Raises $80M and Grows to a $1.65B Company
Incredible Health is a Black owned staffing platform that helps nurses find their next permanent role, and employers hire permanent, specialized nurses…
Black Owned Beauty Supply Store Preparing to Launch Franchise
Cova Beauty is a Black-owned beauty supply store that specializes in cosmetics, organic care products, hair extensions, and accessories. We previously interviewed…
Black Owned Abroad: Michelle is Empowering Black Fashion Designers in Italy
Michelle Ngonmo is the creator of Afro Fashion Week Milan, an annual event that presents leading and emerging collections by Black designers.…
Tradeblock, a Black Owned Sneaker Trading Platform Just Raised $9 Million
Tradeblock, a Black owned sneaker trading platform has raised over $8.9 Million dollars in funding from investment partners Courtside VC, Trinity Ventures,…
Black Owned Home Decor Companies You Should Know
The home decor market is growing at a steady pace. This is partly due to the fact that nowadays, everyone from millennials…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know
From organizing rooms, picking flooring, to finding furniture to complement it all, a good interior designer should be able to transform your…
Black Chefs You Should Know About
Although the number of Black chefs is increasing, there’s still plenty of progress to be made in terms of representation in the…
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Curtis Lawrence III Graduated High School Early, Was Accepted to 14 Colleges and Chose an HBCU
In 2014, Curtis Lawrence III began taking dual enrollment courses at School Without Walls High School and George Washington University. This spring,…
Kelisha Williams, From Foster Care To Harvard on a Full Scholarship
When Kelisha Williams was younger, she told her teachers she wanted to be the president when she grew up. She is now…
Gil Scott-Heron Inducted into Rock Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2021 inductees, and among them is the pioneering singer/songwriter and poet Gil…