What to Do With $250K: An Angel Investor’s Plan
Welcome to the second installment of the Wealth Moves Playbook,…
Your gateway to the global Black business ecosystem
Stablecoins Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
Stablecoins are quietly reshaping how money moves online, yet most…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world…
Africa and The Emerging Power Shift in the Global Diamond Industry
Diamonds—long symbols of permanence, luxury, and scarcity—are undergoing one of…
Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
Denim Tears: A Multimillion Dollar Streetwear Brand Rooted in Black History
Founded by Tremaine Emory in 2019, Denim Tears is a…
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…
Black Surgeons You Should Know: Vol. 1
From pioneering cancer treatments to leading national surgical organizations, these…
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…
Sahel Capital Secures $10M to Expand Agriculture Investments in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Sahel Capital is a leading African…
AIIM Secures $954M for Sustainable Infrastructure Investing Across Africa
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), Africa’s largest dedicated sustainable infrastructure…
Crowns and Commerce: A Look at “Female Monarchs and Merchant Queens in Africa”
For centuries, the narrative of African leadership has been dominated…
Brolly: Transforming African Auto Insurance with AI and Affordability
Brolly, founded by Bernard Baah, is an insurtech startup on…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
by Tony O. Lawson Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative…
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…
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
14 Museums Preserving Black History and Culture
At a time when the truth of Black history is…
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…
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…
The AI Advantage in Customer Service: Why the Time to Act Is Now
The landscape of customer service has undergone a dramatic transformation.…
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…
10 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy to Black Children
Financial literacy is an essential skill that everyone needs to…