Black-owned Makeup Brands You Should Know: Volume 2
Black consumers continue to drive trends and spending in the…
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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…
Black-owned Home Decor Brands You Should Know: Vol. 3
We’ve highlighted dozens of incredible Black-owned home decor businesses in…
Sahel Capital Secures $10M to Expand Agriculture Investments in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Sahel Capital is a leading African…
Black-Owned Hair Extension Companies Offering Alternatives to Toxic Synthetics
Consumer Reports recently conducted an alarming investigation into synthetic braiding…
Silenced Stories: 20 Black Authors Facing Censorship
Books by Black authors are increasingly targeted in removal campaigns…
Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major…
Inside New York’s $10.9B NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program, and the Man Leading It
by Tony O. Lawson The NYSCRF Emerging Manager Program is one…
Why Africa’s $20B Sports Economy Is Attracting Global Capital
by Tony O. Lawson Africa is no longer just a source…
Movement Money: How a $350M Firm Is Turning Protest Into Portfolio Power
In June 2025, protestors flooded the streets of Los Angeles…
Chess in Slums Africa: Empowering Futures, One Move at a Time
Founded by Chess Master Tunde Onakoya, Chess in Slums Africa…
Kwely: Empowering Africa’s Exporters in a $250 Billion Market
Kwely is a B2B wholesale distribution platform dedicated to harnessing…
Driving Change: Shekel Mobility Raises $7 Million to Revolutionize African Car Trading
Shekel Mobility, a B2B trading platform tailored for car dealers…
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…
Flo Rida Invests $10M in Local Commercial Real Estate
Rapper Flo Rida, born Tramar Lacel Dillard, has made a…
Lexore Spark: Building the Future of AI-Powered Video Creation
Sequoia Blodgett is no stranger to storytelling. As a former…
Blueroomcare: Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Africa
Mental health is still widely misunderstood and deprioritized in many…
How The LYC Pledge is Mobilizing Communities for Daily Impact
In a world that often feels overwhelmed by large-scale problems,…
Culture & Lifestyle
New York City To Launch First HBCU-Backed High School
New York City is making history by launching its first…
Marrakech: The Cultural Haven for the Black Diaspora and Artistic Expression
Article by Craig Louis Butts Marrakech, a city known for…
Discover Unique Black Owned Boutique Hotels Across America
Discover the charm and unique experiences offered by Black owned boutique…
7 Practical Tips for Building a Profitable Mission-Driven Business as a Black Founder
Mark Dusseau’s journey through the foster care system has instilled…
Demystifying The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Separating Fact from Fiction
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2020, has stirred…
Business Buying: A Potential Path to Early Retirement
As the Baby Boomer generation prepares for retirement, a vast,…
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…