Terra Industries Raises $11.75M as Defense Capital Expands Into Africa
by Tony Lawson When Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million…
Editorial coverage of Black-owned business, capital, and culture.
The Coordination Problem at the Center of Healthcare
Healthcare systems absorb extraordinary levels of capital, innovation, and policy…
How Art Shapes Power Over Time
Art is often discussed as expression, creativity, or market activity.…
International Hospitality Investing Is an Operating Discipline
International hospitality investing is often discussed as a capital allocation…
Rent Is the Largest Credit Blind Spot in the U.S.
For tens of millions of households in the United States,…
The Math Doesn’t Work: Why the Wealth Gap Is a Structural Capital Problem
The racial wealth gap is often framed as a problem…
Black‑owned Skincare Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
With news of Ami Colé shutting down after raising millions…
Black-led HealthTech Startups to Watch Vol:1
by Tony O. Lawson Black-led HealthTech companies are driving some of…
Black-led EdTech Startups to Watch: Vol. 1
The global EdTech market is expected to reach $348 billion by…
Terra Industries Raises $11.75M as Defense Capital Expands Into Africa
by Tony Lawson When Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million…
International Hospitality Investing Is an Operating Discipline
International hospitality investing is often discussed as a capital allocation…
The Math Doesn’t Work: Why the Wealth Gap Is a Structural Capital Problem
The racial wealth gap is often framed as a problem…
Why Africa’s $20B Sports Economy Is Attracting Global Capital
by Tony O. Lawson Africa is no longer just a source…
Rwazi Secures $12M to Expand Its Global Consumer Insights Platform
Tony O. Lawson Rwazi, a market intelligence startup founded in…
Redefining African Luxury: Inside Jnane Tamsna with Meryanne Loum-Martin
Meryanne Loum-Martin is the visionary behind Jnane Tamsna, the world-renowned…
Michael Jordan’s Mansion Is Now an Airbnb — That’s a Problem
After more than a decade on the market, Michael Jordan’s…
Black-led PropTech Startups to Watch: Vol. 1
by Tony O. Lawson Black-led PropTech startups are emerging as vital…
RealEstateAPI: The Data Infrastructure Company Challenging the Property Data Cartel
From solar to finance, insurance to e-commerce, companies across sectors…
Black-led EdTech Startups to Watch: Vol. 1
The global EdTech market is expected to reach $348 billion by…
Black-led PropTech Startups to Watch: Vol. 1
by Tony O. Lawson Black-led PropTech startups are emerging as vital…
Ankor AI Raises $1.3M to Automate E-Commerce Finance Operations
Tony O. Lawson Ankor AI, a fintech startup based in…
Culture & Lifestyle
Fake AI Generated Stories Are Fooling Too Many People
Emotional, viral, and completely fake. How AI-generated images and fabricated…
Vince Fraser’s Ancestral Odyssey Exhibition Debuts at NOAAM
This Juneteenth, the New Orleans African American Museum unveils Ancestral…
The Cowboy Carter Economy: Who Profits When Black Culture Moves the Market?
With Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé reasserts authorship over a genre Black…
Why Is Beauty Brand Ami Colé Shutting Down After Raising Millions?
Ami Colé, the critically acclaimed beauty brand known for its…
6 Ways Damola Adamolekun Is Reviving Red Lobster
Red Lobster’s new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, is earning fans for…
$1.19M a Year, No Work Required: The Bobby Bonilla Contract
Every July 1st, Bobby Bonilla wakes up to one 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…