Anything Raises $11M to Power AI-Driven App Creation
by Tony O. Lawson A new wave of app creation is…
Your gateway to the global Black business ecosystem
Black-owned Production Companies Shaping Film & TV
The entertainment industry has always been shaped by Black creators—storytellers,…
Black Ranchers and the Future of U.S. Beef
The U.S. beef industry is in the middle of a…
Solange Launches the Saint Heron Library: A Living Archive for Black & Brown Literary Heritage
by Tony O. Lawson Solange Knowles has once again redefined cultural…
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…
Shield Raises $5M Seed to Scale Crypto Payments Platform for Global Trade
by Tony O. Lawson Shield, a fintech startup positioning itself as…
Black-led PropTech Startups to Watch: Vol. 1
by Tony O. Lawson Black-led PropTech startups are emerging as vital…
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…
Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm…
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…
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…
Bandwidth with Purpose: Inside Metro Edge’s $250M Bet on Digital Equity
Metro Edge Development Partners is a commercial real estate firm…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no…
From Church Campus to Economic Engine: Woodlawn Central’s $895 Million Transformation
In Chicago’s historic Woodlawn neighborhood, a transformative $895 million development…
NBA Players Launch Eazewell, an AI-Powered Funeral Planning Platform
NBA veterans Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker have teamed up…
Functional Fluidics: Advancing Solutions for Sickle Cell Disease
For Dr. Patrick Hines, the path to innovation began in…
Lexore Spark: Building the Future of AI-Powered Video Creation
Sequoia Blodgett is no stranger to storytelling. As a former…
Culture & Lifestyle
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…
Historic Black Neighborhood of Altadena Reduced to Ashes in Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating Eaton Fire has wreaked havoc in Los Angeles…
The AI Advantage in Customer Service: Why the Time to Act Is Now
The landscape of customer service has undergone a dramatic transformation.…
AI’s Real MVPs: How Black Business Owners Are Driving Innovation
Black entrepreneurs are leading the charge in the AI revolution,…
Marketing a Service-Based Business to Entrepreneurs: A Comprehensive Guide
Marketing a service-based business to entrepreneurs requires a tailored approach…
Title Insurance: Protection for Your Biggest Investments
When buying a home or commercial property, one of the…
Alternative Investments 101: An Overview of Real Estate, Private Equity, and More
Alternative investments are a popular way for investors to diversify…
10 Proven Strategies for Building Wealth and Achieving Financial Independence
Building wealth and achieving financial independence are two of the…