Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm…
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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 Haircare Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
We’ve already spotlighted several Black-owned haircare brands in Volume 1, and…
Black-Owned Wellness Brands to Elevate Your Health in 2025
As we step into 2025, there’s no better time to…
5 Non-Toxic Black-Owned Brands Available on BLK+GRN
BLK+GRN is a marketplace dedicated to promoting wellness and sustainability…
Damon Dash Shares His Favorite Black-Owned Brands
In the world of entrepreneurship, Damon Dash has always been…
Black-led Impact Investment Firms Driving Change Vol. 1
From community finance to values-aligned wealth management, these firms are…
Ankor AI Raises $1.3M to Automate E-Commerce Finance Operations
Tony O. Lawson Ankor AI, a fintech startup based in…
Impact Investing in Action: How Four Campaigns Are Reshaping Finance
Capital is no longer neutral. Across the financial system, investors…
Black Woman-Owned Company Acquires Largest Wind Farm in South Africa
DLO Energy Resources Group is a Black woman-owned renewable energy…
Crossing Continents: Ashley Cleveland’s Entrepreneurial Journey from the U.S. to Africa
In this interview, Ashley Cleveland, founder of Ashley in Afrika…
Advancing U.S.-Africa Trade: Uncovering AGOA Benefits and Strategies
In this conversation, Dr. Wilmot Allen, Founder of VentureLift Africa…
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…
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…
Trending Neurons: Revolutionizing Financial Market Predictions with AI
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, where accurate predictions can make…
Culture & Lifestyle
Dōgon: The New Culinary Hotspot Opening at Luxury Hotel, Salamander DC
Dōgon, the eagerly awaited restaurant from renowned chef Kwame Onwuachi,…
Senegal Launches First Satellite, Gaindesat-1A
In a groundbreaking achievement, Senegal launched its first satellite, Gaindesat-1A,…
#EndBadGovernance: Nigeria’s Cry for Change
Nigerians, both old and young, have taken to the streets…
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…
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed on Your Way to Riches
The digital age has created great ways to make money,…
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…