From Afrochella to AfroFuture: 4 Lessons in Navigating Trademark Law
To celebrate the New Year, I journeyed from New York…
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Ghanaian E-Logistics Platform Jetstream Raises $13 Million for Expansion
Rapid urbanization and economic growth in Africa have contributed to…
Black-Owned Ethical Clothing Brands You Should Know
The ethical fashion movement advocates for increased sustainability, fair labor…
FUBU Founders on the Past and Future of a Legendary Brand
FUBU, short for “For Us By Us,” was founded in…
Equity Crowdfunding: A $5 Million Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurs and Investors
Equity crowdfunding has become an important option for raising capital,…
Network = Net Worth: Leveraging Social Capital for Black Business Success
The term “social capital” describes the networks, norms, and trust…
Exploring the Roots of Africa’s Underdevelopment in Walter Rodney’s ‘How Europe Underdeveloped Africa’
“How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” was released in 1972. In his…
Conscious Consumerism & Racial Justice: The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
The term “conscious consumerism” refers to the practice of being…
Culture & Lifestyle
Meet the Black Architect who designed Duke University 37 years before he could have attended it
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University…
From Beyoncé to Sorry to Bother You: the new age of Afro-surrealism
There he was, dangling into the void. Sinking, arms outstretched,…
62 Black Women Who Are Writing Hits for TV and Hollywood
For The Hollywood Reporter’s largest shoot ever, members of Black…