The Billion-Dollar Bet That Reshaped Pat McGrath Labs
In 2018, Pat McGrath became one of the few Black…
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The Debt Advantage: Rethinking How Founders Finance Growth
Equity funding has become the dominant narrative in startup financing.…
The Black Bank Deposit Gap: Why Asset Growth Remains Constrained
Discussions about Black-owned banks frequently focus on individual action. Open…
Giannis Antetokounmpo Expands Portfolio With FR34K Gummies
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expanding his business portfolio.…
Black-owned Luxury, Style & Self-Care Brands to Shop Now
Black ownership shows up not just in stories, but in…
Harith to Acquire FlySafair, South Africa’s Largest Domestic Airline
By Tony O. Lawson Harith General Partners has entered into a…
Smart Bricks Raises $5M to Automate Real Estate Investing
By Tony O. Lawson Smart Bricks has raised $5 million…
Alaffia Health Raises $55M to Improve Healthcare Claims Operations
By Tony Lawson Alaffia Health has raised $55 million in…
Black-Owned Clean and Cruelty-Free Nail Polish Brands to Know
From rich neutrals to bold pops of color, these Black-owned…
Black-owned Handbag Brands You Should Know: Vol. 2
From structured leather totes to woven raffia clutches, Black designers…
Black Interior Designers You Should Know: Vol. 2
Black designers continue to break barriers and shape the world…
Project Level Announces $250M First Close for Women’s Sports Fund
By Tony Lawson Project Level has completed a $250 million…
Silverbacks’ Chairman On Risk, Conviction, and Global Investing
By Tony Lawson By any institutional standard, investing demands discipline,…
Khaby Lame’s $900M Deal and What It Means Beyond the Money
by Tony Lawson Khaby Lame became the world’s most-followed TikTok…
Anthony Edwards x Adidas: A Marketing Case Study
When Anthony Edwards signed with Adidas, few predicted he’d become…
5 Things a 17th Century Samurai Taught Me About Investor Relations
Contributed by Maude Delice I travel to Japan a lot.…
Why Digital Infrastructure Is the New Development Strategy
In the race to build the future, infrastructure is no…
Lori Chatman Leads an $18.7B Affordable Housing Finance Platform
by Tony O. Lawson Lori Chatman leads one of the nation’s…
MURAL Real Estate to Co-Lead $316M Mixed-Use Development in Connecticut
MURAL Real Estate Partners, a women-led development firm founded by…
Michael Jordan’s Mansion Is Now an Airbnb — That’s a Problem
After more than a decade on the market, Michael Jordan’s…
Blueroomcare: Reimagining Mental Healthcare in Africa
Mental health is still widely misunderstood and deprioritized in many…
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…
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 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…