Shield Raises $5M Seed to Scale Crypto Payments Platform for Global Trade
by Tony O. Lawson Shield, a fintech startup positioning itself as…
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Compass Strikes $1.6 Billion Deal to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate
by Tony O. Lawson Compass, a technology-driven real estate brokerage, announced…
NBA’s Tobias Harris Secures State Investment for Homeownership Down Payment Program
by Tony O. Lawson NBA forward Tobias Harris is making a…
What to Do With $250K: An Angel Investor’s Plan
Welcome to the second installment of the Wealth Moves Playbook,…
Stablecoins Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
Stablecoins are quietly reshaping how money moves online, yet most…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world…
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…
Moaz Hamid on Why Disability Tech Is the Future
After decades in Big Tech, Moaz Hamid walked away—not because…
Brown Capital Management: 40 Years as a Black-Owned Investment Leader
by Tony O. Lawson In a $30 trillion U.S. asset management…
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…
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…
Floyd Mayweather Makes $402M Bet on Affordable Housing
Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made a notable…
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,…
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…
Culture & Lifestyle
Marrakech: The Cultural Haven for the Black Diaspora and Artistic Expression
Article by Craig Louis Butts Marrakech, a city known for…
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…
Demystifying The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Separating Fact from Fiction
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2020, has stirred…
Business Buying: A Potential Path to Early Retirement
As the Baby Boomer generation prepares for retirement, a vast,…
Doing Business in Africa: 6 Mistakes Diaspora Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Africa, brimming with untapped potential, stands at the precipice of…
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…