Black-led AI Startups Fixing Fit in Fashion
By Tony O. Lawson Returns cost fashion brands billions. As online…
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Denim Tears: A Multimillion Dollar Streetwear Brand Rooted in Black History
Founded by Tremaine Emory in 2019, Denim Tears is a…
Dria Ventures Closes $8M Fund I for Healthcare and Main Street Startups
Dria Ventures, founded and led by Megan Maloney, has closed…
Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
Ariel Alternatives Acquires Groome Industrial Service Group
By Tony O. Lawson Ariel Alternatives, the private equity subsidiary…
What to Do With $100K: A Solopreneur’s Plan
Welcome to “The Wealth Moves Playbook,” a Shoppe Black series.…
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…
Shop Direct: Supporting Black-Owned Brands at Target
Target has recently come under fire for its decisions regarding…
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…
IBest Wines: Championing Diversity and South African Vintages
Ingrid Best, a dynamic figure in the wine and spirits…
BEAUCOUP HOODOO FEST 2023: A Celebration of African Traditional Religions
The 2nd Annual BEAUCOUP HOODOO FEST, a four-day festival celebrating…
Volition Cap: Transforming Remittances into African Investments
According to the World Bank, remittance flows to Africa doubled…
Discover Unique Black Owned Boutique Hotels Across America
Discover the charm and unique experiences offered by Black owned boutique…
Empowering Black Hoteliers: The $8 Billion Vision Behind BH&IA
The Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) is a membership-based,…
Honoring Black Architects: $3.1M Grant for Conserving Black Modernism
For too long, the contributions of Black architects to the…
AI’s Real MVPs: How Black Business Owners Are Driving Innovation
Black entrepreneurs are leading the charge in the AI revolution,…
SocialCrowd Raises $2.5M to Boost Workforce Performance
SocialCrowd, a “Fitbit for Work” startup, has raised a $2.5…
bEHR Health: A Digital Shield Against Silent Health Threats
How healthy are you—really? Many of us assess our health…
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Discover Unique Black Owned Boutique Hotels Across America
Discover the charm and unique experiences offered by Black owned boutique…
Black Ag Ecosystem: Fighting for Black Land and Food Sovereignty
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a powerful collective…
Dōgon: The New Culinary Hotspot Opening at Luxury Hotel, Salamander DC
Dōgon, the eagerly awaited restaurant from renowned chef Kwame Onwuachi,…
Doing Business in Africa: 6 Mistakes Diaspora Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Africa, brimming with untapped potential, stands at the precipice of…
AskAscend’s Legacy-Centric Approach to Virtual Business Support
Alakesha Murray is the President and CEO of AskAscend, a…
Demystifying Luxury Copywriting: Insights from Delesia Watson
Delesia Watson, the founder of Life is Deleesh, a bespoke…
The Beginners Guide to Retirement Planning
Are you considering retiring in a few years? If so,…
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Differences, Pros, and Cons
Term and whole life insurance are two of the oldest…
Different Ways to Invest in Black Owned Businesses
When it comes to supporting Black-owned businesses, some research is…