Ruka Raises $4.5M to Expand Its Hair Technology Platform
By Tony O. Lawson The textured hair industry generates billions…
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How David Stevens Built one of the Largest Black-owned Investment Advisory Firms in the U.S.
By Tony O. Lawson Independent registered investment advisory firms in…
Four Black-led Firms Leading $70M National Juneteenth Museum Construction
By Tony O. Lawson Fort Worth’s Historic Southside is the site…
Vori Raises $22M to Modernize Independent Grocery Stores
by Tony O. Lawson The grocery industry is one of the…
Inside Siris’ $4.2 Billion Equiniti Exit and TAKKION Acquisition
By Tony O. Lawson Within two days, West Palm Beach,…
5th Century Partners Closes $276 Million Fund II Above Target
By Tony O. Lawson Private equity fundraising increasingly reflects how…
Why Most Black-led Investment Firms Are Still Raising First-Time Funds
By Tony O. Lawson Fairview Capital recently released its annual…
How Two Black-owned Retail Spaces Organize Time
Jerjuan Howard developed the Howard Family Bookstore from a commercial…
Black-owned Restaurants and Dining Experiences in Washington, DC | Vol. 1
Washington, DC has always been a city where ownership is…
Black-owned Engineering Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Engineering firms operate within procurement-driven environments where…
Black-owned Wealth Advisory Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Wealth management is a relationship-driven industry in…
Inside Siris’ $4.2 Billion Equiniti Exit and TAKKION Acquisition
By Tony O. Lawson Within two days, West Palm Beach,…
5th Century Partners Closes $276 Million Fund II Above Target
By Tony O. Lawson Private equity fundraising increasingly reflects how…
Why Most Black-led Investment Firms Are Still Raising First-Time Funds
By Tony O. Lawson Fairview Capital recently released its annual…
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the…
Amanda Sabreah on Turning Clarity Into Cash Flow
Amanda Sabreah, founder of Thought Factory, helps entrepreneurs and executives…
AI-Proof: The Case for Skilled Trades
For years, the message has been clear: Learn to code.…
$895 Million, One Corridor: J. Byron Brazier on Building Woodlawn Central to Last
by Tony O. Lawson The Obama Presidential Center is reshaping the…
Black-owned Construction Firms | Vol.1
By Tony Lawson Construction is one of the most capital-intensive…
Black-owned Real Estate Development Firms | Vol. 1
By Tony Lawson Real estate developers shape how cities grow,…
Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…
Moaz Hamid on Why Disability Tech Is the Future
After decades in Big Tech, Moaz Hamid walked away—not because…
Culture & Lifestyle
Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
Photodom: A Black-owned Camera Store and Film Lab Reviving Analog in NYC
Photodom is a camera store, full-service film lab, and photo studio based in Brooklyn,…
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, TV Icon, Has Died at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo…
Leveraging Leverage: How the Rich Use SBLOCs to Build Generational Wealth
In the world of finance, the adage “it takes money…
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…