Uniphy Secures $3.9M to Replace Touchscreens with Smart Surfaces
By Tony O. Lawson Uniphy, a UK-based company developing smart surface technology…
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Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced…
40+ Black-owned Cafés in 11 Cities to Support Instead of Starbucks
Starbucks is back in the news, and consumers are once…
It’s Not a Game: How Baye Adofo-Wilson Is Reviving Baseball, Soccer, and Community in Paterson
By Tony O. Lawson When Baye Adofo-Wilson took the helm as…
The $300 Million Rebirth of Studio Museum in Harlem
Harlem has long been a global center of creativity, imagination,…
How the Only HBCU Rocketry Team Is Preparing for a High-Power Launch
At Tuskegee University, a campus known for shaping trailblazers in…
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…
Moniepoint Secures $200M to Power Global Fintech Expansion
by Tony O. Lawson Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s all-in-one financial platform for…
From Opera to Global Finance: A Conversation with Andrew Karl Knuckle
By Tony O. Lawson When most people think of global…
Janta Power Raises $5.5M to Launch 3D Solar Tower
by Tony O. Lawson Janta Power, a renewable energy startup pioneering…
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
by Tony O. Lawson In Chicago’s historic Woodlawn neighborhood, a transformative…
Flo Rida Invests $10M in Local Commercial Real Estate
Rapper Flo Rida, born Tramar Lacel Dillard, has made a…
How The LYC Pledge is Mobilizing Communities for Daily Impact
In a world that often feels overwhelmed by large-scale problems,…
Adebayo Ogunlesi Joins OpenAI’s Board of Directors
OpenAI has announced the addition of Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi to…
AI’s Real MVPs: How Black Business Owners Are Driving Innovation
Black entrepreneurs are leading the charge in the AI revolution,…
Culture & Lifestyle
The Diaspora Salon: Uniting the African Diaspora Through Art, Business, and Culture
Meryanne Loum-Martin, owner of the iconic Marrakech-based boutique hotel Jnane…
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…
The AI Advantage in Customer Service: Why the Time to Act Is Now
The landscape of customer service has undergone a dramatic transformation.…
AI’s Real MVPs: How Black Business Owners Are Driving Innovation
Black entrepreneurs are leading the charge in the AI revolution,…
Marketing a Service-Based Business to Entrepreneurs: A Comprehensive Guide
Marketing a service-based business to entrepreneurs requires a tailored approach…
7 Websites That Pay You for Daily Activities
Did you know that there are websites that pay you…
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…