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July 24, 2026

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How Twisted Eggroll’s $1.5 Million Investment in Community Is Driving Business Growth

Business growth eventually changes the questions founders need to answer.…

July 21, 2026

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Avenue Growth Partners Closes $155M Fund II to Back Vertical Software Companies

By Tony O. Lawson Avenue Growth Partners has closed its…

July 20, 2026

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How Cabo Verde’s World Cup Run Is Fueling a Tourism Boom

For much of its modern history, Cabo Verde was a…

July 18, 2026

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Russell Glen Is Reimagining Urban Redevelopment Through Mixed-Use Communities

By Tony O. Lawson Where Red Bird Mall once stood, boarded…

July 14, 2026

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Overriding Royalty Interests (ORRIs): An Overlooked Oil and Gas Alternative Investment

When investors discuss cash-flow investments, the conversation usually centers on…

July 12, 2026

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SambaNova Raises $1B at $11B Valuation to Build AI Infrastructure

By Tony O. Lawson Artificial intelligence has created a new…

July 12, 2026

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Restaurants, Wine, and Travel: How Black Entrepreneurs Are Building a Luxury Hospitality Ecosystem

Luxury hospitality is rarely defined by a single experience. A…

July 11, 2026

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Nurses Are Defining How AI Will Be Used in Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday healthcare, and its…

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Curated Lists & Guides

April 7, 2026

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5 Black-owned Beauty Brands Allocating Inventory Across Retail and Direct Channels

Beauty brands now operate across direct-to-consumer and retail simultaneously, with…

April 5, 2026

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4 Black-led PropTech Platforms Operating Inside the Real Estate Stack

Real estate moves through a sequence of decisions. What gets…

April 5, 2026

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3 Black-led WealthTech Platforms Restructuring Capital Access

Capital moves through a small number of gates. What gets…

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Capital & Investing

Avenue Growth Partners Closes $155M Fund II to Back Vertical Software Companies

July 21, 2026

1 min read

By Tony O. Lawson Avenue Growth Partners has closed its…

Overriding Royalty Interests (ORRIs): An Overlooked Oil and Gas Alternative Investment

July 14, 2026

4 mins read

When investors discuss cash-flow investments, the conversation usually centers on…

SambaNova Raises $1B at $11B Valuation to Build AI Infrastructure

July 12, 2026

2 mins read

By Tony O. Lawson Artificial intelligence has created a new…

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Business Topics

December 26, 2025

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The Silver Tsunami Has a Silver Lining. Most Will Miss It.

The idea of a coming “Silver Tsunami” has taken hold…

December 17, 2025

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The ETA Model Works When You Stop Romanticizing It

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is often discussed as an alternative path…

December 4, 2025

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What Is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, often abbreviated as ETA, is an ownership…

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Real Estate & Development

April 12, 2026

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How Salamander DC Uses Hospitality and Retail to Shape Asset Performance

By Tony Lawson Revenue in a single-use hospitality asset is constrained…

Black-owned real estate development firms

April 10, 2026

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Black-owned Real Estate Development Firms | Vol. 2

By Tony Lawson Real estate development is where capital formation,…

April 5, 2026

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4 Black-led PropTech Platforms Operating Inside the Real Estate Stack

Real estate moves through a sequence of decisions. What gets…

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Tech & Innovation

November 13, 2025

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How the Only HBCU Rocketry Team Is Preparing for a High-Power Launch

At Tuskegee University, a campus known for shaping trailblazers in…

October 14, 2025

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Campus Acquires AI Startup Sizzle to Accelerate Personalized Learning

By Tony O. Lawson Campus, the online two-year college backed…

September 25, 2025

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Aicha Evans: The Woman Who Led Zoox to a $1.3 Billion Acquisition by Amazon

by Tony O. Lawson Aicha Evans is one of the most…

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Culture & Lifestyle

October 24, 2025

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Misty Copeland Bids Farewell to the American Ballet Theatre

Photo by Henry Leutwyler From sleeping on a gym floor…

October 14, 2025

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RIP D’Angelo: The Reluctant Superstar Who Redefined Soul

Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, has…

October 10, 2025

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Ghana’s Kente Cloth Earns Protected Status

Ghana’s Kente cloth has long carried cultural value around the…

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Personal Finance

September 24, 2024

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U.S. Black Chamber Of Commerce Releases Black Investment Report

The financial landscape for Black-owned businesses has long been marred…

August 7, 2024

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Diversifying Your Portfolio by Investing in Black-Owned Businesses

Investing in Black-owned businesses can be a powerful way to…

July 12, 2024

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Wealthcare Financial Group: Helping Healthcare Professionals Secure Their Future

Many healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to caring for others…

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