As President and Co-Founder of Black BRAND, Blair Durham is leading a major three-day gathering aimed at accelerating more than $1 billion in regional economic mobility and expanding opportunities for […]
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Founder of Black-Owned Energy Company is Now Converting Organic Waste into Diesel Fuel, Electricity, and More
Nationwide — Michael Henry, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Gridmaster Energy, Inc., one of the very few Black-owned energy companies in the U.S., has acquired Gridmaster Solar One Inc. and […]
Celebrity Black Dentist Dr. Catrise Austin, Who Restored Cardi B's Smile, Says Robots Cannot Replace Dentists
Nationwide — In November 2016, during the filming of Season 7 of “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” Dr. Catrise Austin rebuilt Cardi B’s smile, and she rapped about it […]
Rapper Ja Rule Is Raising Up to $7 Million to Expand His Whiskey Brand Within the Next Year
Nationwide — Rapper Ja Rule is raising $5 million to $7 million to expand his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, into new markets. The business, which he launched with three longtime […]
Daymond John Reveals Why He Turned Down A $1.3 Billion Bank Offer
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Daymond John says he turned down a $1.3 billion credit line from a major bank because he did not want to spend the next 20 years building […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas Wants to Help Black Entrepreneurs Build Drone Businesses Nationwide
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers made history as the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. Now, the founder and CEO of TCB Drones is building on that […]
Black Women-Owned Eyewear Brand Partners With Kadeem Hardison for Netflix's "A Different World" Sequel
The reimagined frames created in partnership with Kadeem Hardison bring a key element of the series’ style into a new chapter Nationwide — Vontélle Eyewear, a Black women-owned eyewear brand […]
Kinfolk Lit Fest, a 3-Day Event for Black Authors and Publishing Professionals, to Debut in Indianapolis in 2027
Multi-Day Celebration of Black Book Community Features Star-Studded Lineup Nationwide — A new literary experience is coming to the heart of Indiana. Kinfolk Lit Fest will make its debut at […]
Black Entrepreneur to Give Away 10 Free Financial Literacy Board Games to Non-Profit Organizations Nationwide
Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder & CEO of Black Blocks LLC, has announced a special community initiative to support urban communities across the country. He is giving away 10 […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Launches AI Virtual Receptionist to Help Small Businesses Manage Customer Calls
From barbershops to beauty salons, Sharifah Hardie is helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, serve more customers, and grow their businesses through AI and nearly 30 years of technology experience. Nationwide […]
Black PR Strategist Opens Free Media Visibility to All Women Leaders After Reaching 300+ with Combined Audience of 6M Through "100 Women to Watch"
Nationwide — Kai Cole, a veteran publicist, cultural architect, and founder of The Kai Society PR Agency, has announced a nationwide call for nominations to her pro bono initiative, 100 […]
Black Female HR Executive Launches Hiring Platform That Helps Underserved Americans Find Work Faster
Founder and CEO Angela Anderson turns a faith-driven passion project into a nationwide mission to reconnect people with work. Nationwide — For job seekers who have submitted countless applications only […]
Nearly 50 Employers Recruiting at HBCU Connect's Free National Virtual Career Fair
Pfizer, Nintendo, Sephora, Truist, NASCAR, and major federal agencies are among participating organizations. In addition, job seekers nationwide can access free career workshops and recruiting opportunities. Nationwide — As job […]
Black Woman Founder Takes Inheritance Infrastructure for Banks to TechCrunch's Disrupt Stage as a Top 20 Finalist in Startup Battlefield Competition
Martha Underwood, founder and CEO of Prismm, pitched Silicon Valley investors on keeping family wealth inside the institutions that hold it, as $124 trillion begins to change hands Nationwide — […]
Black Female Founder of Luv’s Brownies® Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Special Spartan Speaker Series Event at San José State University
Founder Andrea Lacy pairs up with soccer star Leslie Osborne to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and turning dyslexia into a superpower during Dyslexia Awareness Month. Nationwide — Luv’s Brownies®, the home […]
Award-Winning Black Entrepreneur Says Making Money Isn't Enough, "Black Families Must Build Generational Wealth"
Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur and author of “Get Rich While Black,” is encouraging African Americans nationwide to rethink their approach to financial success and focus on building […]
Three Black Women Blend West Coast Culture, Fashion, and Entrepreneurship at Taste of Soul 2026
Three Black women with roots in fashion, music, and West Coast hip hop bring affordable style and star power to Taste of Soul October 17. Nationwide — From the legendary […]
Black Female Founder of Wellness, Hospitality and Technology Platform Announces Private Preview of Her Longevity Retreat Programs in Jamaica
Invitation-only longevity retreats from Dr. Stephanie Ardrey, named one of Business Minds Media’s “Top 5 Longevity Leaders Transforming Global Wellness,” introduce codified, noninvasive W-a-a-S/S™ protocols designed around a 120-year lifespan […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur on a Mission to Help 1,000 People Build Businesses in the Tax Industry
Nationwide — Dr. Tiffany Thrasher, founder of Major Wealth Group, is working toward a mission to help 1,000 people get positioned in the tax industry and build businesses of their […]
Meet the Black Mom Whose Viral Pink Bucket Challenge is Helping Women Take Control of Their Finances
Nationwide — Jasmine Danyell, an African American mother of four and entrepreneur from Nashville, Tennessee, is inspiring women across the country to take control of their finances through her viral […]
Black Female Doctor With 20 Years of Experience Launches Leadership Programs to Empower Nurses Globally
Through the BLEND Leadership Development Program and the new annual “An Evening with Dr. Bentil,” the healthcare executive is equipping nurses to lead with confidence, vision, and measurable impact. Nationwide […]
Founder of Black-Owned Nairobi Harvest Coffee Launches Plastic-Free K-Cups and Expands Its Kenya Education Program to 150 Children
Less than two years after its launch, the organic Kenyan coffee brand adds biodegradable single-serve pods, school supplies for 150 students, a new church floor, community meals, and agribusiness training […]
Meet the Black Mom Running A Soul Food Restaurant in Georgia With Her Twin Autistic Sons
Family-owned restaurant invites the Metro Atlanta community to support a mission-driven business built around opportunity, independence, and legacy. Nationwide — After watching their twin sons with mild autism apply for […]
Meet the Black Female Truck Driver Making History as the Founder of a Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Inspired By Her Late Parents
Nationwide — Kelly Katrina is a mom of two children, ages 13 and 7, and also the founder of Kelly Katrina Collections, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand founded in 2022. […]
Black Author's “Why Do I Want to Get Married?” Journal Helps Readers Determine How Ready They Are For Marriage
Nationwide — Conversations about marriage often focus on finding the right person, reaching the next relationship milestone, planning a wedding, or building a future together. Author, Writing Branding Strategist, Public […]
Founder of a Black Woman-Owned Academic Press For Black Scholars Continues to Make History 20 Years Later
Nationwide — In an academic publishing industry where Black ownership remains rare, Dr. Ayo Sekai, a Jamaican-born woman, has accomplished something extraordinary: she has spent more than two decades building […]
Dr. Velma Trayham Named National Judge for Community Futures Challenge, Calls on Nonprofits to Apply for $250K in Funding
National executive strategist and Black Chamber of Arizona CEO joins distinguished judging panel as five nonprofits will receive $50,000 grants through a national initiative launched by PMI U.S. and administered […]
Dr. Boyce Watkins Announces 2026 All Black National Convention in Jersey City
The four-day independent gathering brings together influential Black voices across business, education, media, mental health, family, and finance to address the future of Black America. Nationwide — Finance professor, author, […]
FinFe$T 2026, a 2-Day Financial Empowerment Festival, to Put Black and Brown Communities at the Center of the AI Economy
The free two-day DFREE® festival at Kean University connects AI access, financial empowerment, and wealth-building, with Dee C. Marshall serving as co-host, while celebrating the DFREE® Movement’s 20-year legacy. Nationwide […]
Meet the Black Grandmother Behind a Patented Plush Toy That Supports Children With Autism, ADHD and Anxiety
Nationwide — A simple wish from a granddaughter — “Nanna, I wish you could be here every night to read to me” — inspired Annette Bentley-Smith, an African American grandmother […]
Two Black Teens Launch Mobile Farm to Inspire the Next Generation of Agriculture Enthusiasts
Mason Wright, a student at Morris Brown College and Kosey Henley, a student at the University of Georgia are helping to lead a hands-on mobile agriculture initiative focused on education, […]
Black Life Coach Mapped His Life into 9 Stages of Worth and Now Helps Others to Reconstruct Theirs
Nationwide — Coach Michael calls it TIMELINE9. It is a personal framework that maps his life across nine stages, beginning at age 13 in Inglewood, California, and continuing to today […]
Founder of Black-Led Education Organization Reframes the Connection Between Home and Urban Schools
Nationwide — Urban schools across the country continue to confront an urgent combination of challenges: too many students are not reading at grade level, teachers need more time and opportunity […]
Black Dad Launches Sanitary Napkin Brand With His 3 Daughters After His Wife’s Struggles With Heavy Bleeding
Nationwide — Demond Crump, an African American father and entrepreneur, turned a difficult health experience in his own family into a mission to make menstrual health easier to discuss. After […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Relaunches TapBlk, the First All-In-One Social Networking App Connecting Black Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Supporters
TapBlk brings community discovery, business visibility, real-world networking, and AI-powered relationship tools into one app — The Platform Built for Us. Empowered by Us. Nationwide — Go Black Own, LLC […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas Turns Daymond John’s “Next Level CEO” Feature Into a Gateway for Black America to Enter the Drone Economy
Steffanie Rivers will host a Dallas red-carpet experience on September 19, designed to turn national television visibility into conversations about Black entrepreneurship, careers, HBCUs, technology, ownership, and the future of […]
Meet the Black Family That’s Disrupting the $400 Billion Luxury Designer Market
Founded by alligator entrepreneur Lawrence Willis, Willis & Co. is bringing Black family ownership, handcrafted American exotic leather, and Southern craftsmanship to an industry dominated by established global luxury houses. […]
Consulting Firm Highlights 7 Black Technology Companies Advancing AI, Software, and Digital Transformation
Black Business Month feature highlights Black-led technology companies and brands across AI, software development, quality engineering, cloud modernization, and public-interest technology Nationwide — QualityWorks Consulting Group has published its Top […]
Award-Winning Black Female Therapist Accepted into Prestigious Relationship Coaching Certification Program
Nationwide — Dr. Stephvanie Wynn, Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience, has earned acceptance into the prestigious Mars Venus Relationship Coaching Certification Program, the advanced relationship […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left Her Federal Job to Grow a 6-Figure Party Rental Company and More
Nationwide — Lakeesha Bussey, a retired Army veteran, former financial analyst, and longtime federal employee, is now the founder of Park Play Party, a six-figure party rental and children’s entertainment […]
Nicki Minaj to Join Trump’s $1 Million Small Business Pitch Competition as Judge
Nationwide — Nicki Minaj is joining a celebrity panel judging the Trump administration’s $1 million Million Dollar Pitch Competition, a new contest highlighting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Five finalists will compete […]
Meet the Memphis Couple Behind the City’s Only Black-Owned Full-Service Pet Grooming Storefront and Mobile Operation
Their journey began when their dog, Buddy Leroy, developed severe allergies. Five years later, Calvin and Audrey Morrow are building Dawg Team Apparel USA into a full-service destination for Memphis […]
25-Year-Old CEO Marks 4 Years Since She Became the First Black Woman With Autism to Open a Locs & Wicks Bar
Nationwide — Aaliyah Alicia Thompson was diagnosed with autism at age 5. On her 21st birthday, she made history as the first young Black woman with autism to open a […]
Latest Helmet Technology by Black Inventor and Ex-Football Player Among Those Recognized at NFL Symposium
Nationwide — In 2017, the NFL held a national and international search with a $1 million funding grant program through Duke University for companies, industries, and independent inventors to submit […]
Anton Gunn Becomes 13th African American Ever Inducted into National Speakers Hall of Fame
Former Obama advisor joins a Hall of Fame roster that includes Les Brown and Colin Powell, becoming one of 13 African Americans in nearly 50 years to receive speaking’s highest […]
Snoop Dogg Is Hiring an Ice Cream Taster for $10,000 a Month for His Dr. Bombay Brand
Nationwide — Snoop Dogg is looking for an ice cream lover to become the official taste tester for his Dr. Bombay brand. The fully remote job pays $10,000 a month and […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni
Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Little, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, 34-time best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, continues to expand The HBCU Experience Movement, the […]
Black Lawyer Who Quit Her Career to Launch a Sales Training Company Has 1,000 Black Women Confirmed to Attend Her Next Event
Nationwide — Ashley Kirkwood, a former trial lawyer who walked away from a $300,000 partner-track legal career to become an entrepreneur, has reached a major milestone with her growing sales […]
Organization Empowering BIPOC Youth Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship Named 2026 Yass Prize Contender
Nationwide — Kidvation Global, an Oklahoma-based nonprofit focused on youth innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational equity, has been named a 2026 Yass Prize Contender, placing the organization among 26 education innovators […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Education Company Helps Students Rediscover the Joy of Learning This Back-to-School Season
Good Hope Tutoring Services has spent more than two decades helping students build academic skills, confidence, and a lasting love of learning. Nationwide — As students return to classrooms for […]
Meet the Black Family That Developed 5 Different Apps and Is Now Inviting Other Creators to Join Their Ecosystem
From a 96-year-old grandmother and an “Esthi Bestie” to three wild Chihuahuas, Temne Hardaway is turning everyday family experiences into AI-powered products and creating new ways for creators to earn […]
The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill
Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Black Army Veteran Who Taught Himself How to Code Selected as National Speaker at 126th National Business League Conference
Nationwide — Darren L. Buckner didn’t come from money and didn’t come from connections. He came from North St. Louis, and he came correct. Buckner, a U.S. Army veteran, spent […]
Ronnie’s House Strengthens Black and Brown Justice-Impacted Leaders to Level Up and Build Safer & Stronger Communities
Level Up in 90 helps lived-experience leaders build stronger nonprofits Nationwide — After losing her husband, Ronnie Senegal, a 43-year-old African American man, to gun violence, Shirin Senegal has turned […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition
Nationwide — Zoe Oli launched Beautiful Curly Me, her award-winning toy company, at age 7 and grew it from the living room to retail shelves nationwide. Now 14, she’s helping […]
Man Allegedly Stole 438 Tires Worth Nearly $90K From a Tire Shop Where He Worked
Nationwide — Darren Manson, a man from Atlanta, Georgia, is accused of stealing hundreds of tires from the Mavis Tires and Brakes store where he worked. Authorities say he and store […]
Meet the Innovative Black Woman Childcare Provider Revolutionizing Early Childhood Education
Introducing the first parent engagement platform built exclusively for childcare centers — now offering live parent-to-classroom video calls, real-time updates, and emergency broadcasting to strengthen the connection between families and […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
The Richest Black Man in the World, Aliko Dangote, to Donate 33% of His Wealth
Nationwide — Aliko Dangote, one of the wealthiest people in the world, plans to donate 33% of his fortune to charity after his death as part of his goal to create […]
Black Entrepreneur Reinvents Recycling While Bringing Jobs and Green Innovation to Urban and Rural Communities
Nationwide — Lester Brazzel, the Founder and CEO of Cubia Recycling, a pioneering force in sustainable waste management, has announced the expansion of its innovative decentralized recycling infrastructure designed to […]
Black Woman Founder Launches First Reading Platform Built Exclusively for Black-Authored Romance Readers
Noir Pages debuts with 100 Black authors, 270 books, and a platform that puts black romance and fantasy stories first. Nationwide — Victoria Harrell, an African American Senior Product Marketing […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Footwear Collection for Cancer Survivors and Supporters
Nationwide — Kam Edwards, founder of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, is transforming a dream created for her family into a purpose-driven movement. The launch of the b.c.e. Vincere Phoenix™ Collection introduces […]