The Next Chapter of Golf le FLEUR*: Why Tyler, The Creator Is Moving Beyond Apparel
Tyler, The Creator has long treated personal style as an…
Editorial coverage of Black-owned business, capital, and culture.
Esusu Raises $50 Million Series C, Hits $1.2 Billion Valuation
By Tony O. Lawson Esusu, a financial technology company that enables…
What Is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, often abbreviated as ETA, is an ownership…
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the…
Africa’s Waste Crisis Is a Missed Billion-Dollar Opportunity
Africa is discarding renewable feedstocks that global markets urgently need,…
Reclaiming Hinchliffe Stadium’s Place in Sports History
Hinchliffe Stadium stands as a rare landmark in American sports—a…
Black Surgeons You Should Know: Vol. 1
From pioneering cancer treatments to leading national surgical organizations, these…
Juneteenth Gift Guide: Curated Picks from NiLu
Juneteenth is a time to honor Black freedom, culture, and…
Museums Preserving Black History and Culture
Black-Led Museums and Cultural Institutions Black-led museums and cultural institutions…
Uniphy Secures $3.9M to Replace Touchscreens with Smart Surfaces
By Tony O. Lawson Uniphy, a UK-based company developing smart surface technology…
Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
The New Partnership Powering a Healthcare Private Equity Platform
By Tony O. Lawson New Catalyst Strategic Partners has entered a…
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…
Inside Bay Street Hospitality’s $430M Hotel Investment Fund
by Tony O. Lawson Will Huston didn’t just stumble into hospitality…
1,000 Units, One Mission: Gateway’s $350M Vision for Orange, NJ
When Terrence Murray co-founded Gateway Merchant Banking with longtime friend…
Bandwidth with Purpose: Inside Metro Edge’s $250M Bet on Digital Equity
Metro Edge Development Partners is a commercial real estate firm…
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…
Blueroomcare: Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Africa
Mental health is still widely misunderstood and deprioritized in many…
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…
5 Things a 17th Century Samurai Taught Me About Investor Relations
Contributed by Maude Delice I travel to Japan a lot.…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of…
10 Proven Strategies for Building Wealth and Achieving Financial Independence
Building wealth and achieving financial independence are two of the…
Equity Crowdfunding: A $5 Million Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurs and Investors
Equity crowdfunding has become an important option for raising capital,…
Angel Investing 101: A Guide to Startup Investing
In this article, we will be exploring the world of…