Terra Industries Raises $11.75M as Defense Capital Expands Into Africa
by Tony Lawson When Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million…
Covering Black Business, Capital, and Culture
The Coordination Problem at the Center of Healthcare
Modern healthcare is not a single system but a network…
How Art Shapes Power Over Time
Art is often discussed as expression, creativity, or market activity.…
International Hospitality Investing Is an Operating Discipline
International hospitality investing is often discussed as a capital allocation…
Rent Is the Largest Credit Blind Spot in the U.S.
For tens of millions of households in the United States,…
The Math Doesn’t Work: Why the Wealth Gap Is a Structural Capital Problem
The racial wealth gap is often framed as a problem…
Black-led HealthTech Startups to Watch Vol:1
by Tony O. Lawson Black-led HealthTech companies are driving some of…
Black-led EdTech Startups to Watch
The global EdTech market is expected to reach $348 billion by…
Black-led Impact Investment Firms Driving Change Vol. 1
From community finance to values-aligned wealth management, these firms are…
Janta Power Raises $5.5M to Launch 3D Solar Tower
by Tony O. Lawson Janta Power, a renewable energy startup pioneering…
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Investment Firm Jacmel Infrastructure
by Tony O. Lawson NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille…
Esohe Denise Odaro: Leading ESG Across €27B+ in Private Equity
By Tony O. Lawson As Managing Director and Head of…
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…
Redefining African Luxury: Inside Jnane Tamsna with Meryanne Loum-Martin
Meryanne Loum-Martin is the visionary behind Jnane Tamsna, the world-renowned…
Jacmel Partners Makes Strategic Investment in LaGuardia Airport
by Tony O. Lawson Jacmel Partners is a New York-based alternative…
Inside Bay Street Hospitality’s $430M Hotel Investment Fund
by Tony O. Lawson Will Huston didn’t just stumble into hospitality…
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
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…
Dōgon: The New Culinary Hotspot Opening at Luxury Hotel, Salamander DC
Dōgon, the eagerly awaited restaurant from renowned chef Kwame Onwuachi,…
Lendistry to Distribute $100 Million Visa Small Business Fund
By Tony O. Lawson National CDFI lender Lendistry will manage…
The Billion-Dollar Bet That Reshaped Pat McGrath Labs
In 2018, Pat McGrath became one of the few Black…
The Debt Advantage: Rethinking How Founders Finance Growth
Equity funding has become the dominant narrative in startup financing.…
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…
Do You Know The Two Types of Credit Scoring Models?
If you’re just beginning to track your credit score regularly,…