Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]
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80-Year-Old Black Woman Entrepreneur From Atlanta Opens Her Eighth Business
Nationwide — At 80 years old, Beatrice Wilson of metro Atlanta is proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. On Wednesday, she opened her eighth business—a vibrant […]
3-Day HBCU Conference and Career Fair Coming to the Washington DC Area, June 26-28
Nationwide — The nation’s leading platform for HBCU students, graduates, and professionals, is excited to host its HBCU Connect Annual Conference & Career Fair, taking place June 26–28, 2025, at […]
Founders Launch Newest Black-Owned Book Publishing Company, Aim to Help 1,000 Aspiring Authors This Year
Nationwide — Veteran entrepreneurs and authors Dante Lee and Kellie B. Brooks have teamed up to launch BlackAuthors.com, which aims to help more than 1,000 aspiring African American authors start […]
Black Neurologist Launches Natural Solution For Migraines Inspired by His Son’s Pain
Nationwide — For millions suffering in silence from chronic migraines, relief may finally be on the horizon. Dr. Kenneth Munnerlyn, an African American board-certified neurologist from Chicago, Illinois, has unveiled […]
Tony Rose, NAACP Image Award-Winning Publisher and Pioneering Music Executive, Passes Away at 74
Nationwide — Tony Rose, acclaimed book publisher, pioneering music executive, Vietnam War veteran, and co-founder of the influential Boston Black music scene, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May […]
5 Young DC Area Black Entrepreneurs to Host Powerhouse Networking Mixer at National Harbor
An Unforgettable Evening of Collaboration, Confidence, and Community Nationwide — Five young and up-and-coming African American entrepreneurs from the Washington, DC area will host a groundbreaking event called the Gen […]
Towanda Gayle and Wealth Generators Promote Premier Business Event in Las Vegas for Black Professionals
Nationwide — Towanda Gayle, a Trusted Voice in Financial Growth, is proud to promote one of the most dynamic legacy-building events of the year, taking place August 4–7, 2025, in […]
Black-Owned Brokerage Powers Up Real Estate TV with New Reality Series
A Story of Black Legacy, Leadership, and Homeownership at Its Finest Nationwide — Real estate just got a cultural reset. The Home Team Realty Group, a proudly Black-owned and family-led […]
Real Estate Expert Creates Online Platform Educating African Americans About Real Estate Opportunities
Nationwide — In a bold move to close the wealth gap and foster financial empowerment, seasoned real estate expert Aziz Ross has unveiled a groundbreaking online platform called My First […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Helps Women of Color to Embrace Aging and Redefine Midlife and Beyond
Nationwide — For over three decades, entrepreneur and advocate for women’s empowerment, Ola Jackson, is relaunching her brand of social media platforms aimed at reshaping the narrative around aging for […]
Black-Owned Eyewear Brand to Launch in Almost 100 Sam's Club Locations
Revolutionary, Culturally Inspired Eyewear Brand Brings Bold Style and Inclusive Fit to Sam’s Club Members Nationwide — Vontélle Eyewear, the Black and women-owned luxury eyewear brand known for its culturally […]
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole's Bentley Stolen Outside Her Restaurant
Nationwide — Pinky Cole, an African American entrepreneur and founder of the famous Slutty Vegan, said her Bentley was stolen outside her new sandwich shop, Voagies, in Atlanta. The theft […]
Black Dad and Son Make History, to Host 6th Annual Financial Literacy Virtual Summer Camp
In addition to the summer camp, their organization, Junior Wallstreeters, has also announced a financial-wellness workshop with author Michael Harriot Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm and his teenage son, Kamari, the […]
Whoopi Goldberg Names Black-Owned “Jam Vino” Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam As One of Her “Favorite Things” on The View
Nationwide — In a storybook moment for the rising gourmet brand, Jam Vino, The View’s iconic Whoopi Goldberg surprised viewers during the May 6, 2025, Mother’s Day special by naming […]
Meet the Black Woman Certified Franchise Coach Helping Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Become Successful Franchise Owners
Nationwide — Tamika Franklyn, a seasoned franchise consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur, has released a new guide for aspiring entrepreneurs entitled Your Franchise Road Map: From Discovery to Decision. Her new […]
Fit to Sell: Black Real Estate Agent Sheds Over 100 Pounds, Transforms Life and Business Through Health and Home
Nationwide — In a world where the real estate market demands high energy, unwavering commitment, and a personal touch, Kimberly D. Worthy is redefining what it means to be “Fit […]
Black Founder of Nurse’s Magazine Awards Set to Honor Nursing Excellence on August 23 in Orlando, Florida
Nationwide — Dr. Donel Richemond, DBA MBA, MSN, RN, Founder and CEO of The Nurse’s Magazine is excited to announce the upcoming Nurse’s Magazine Awards 2025, a prestigious nursing awards […]
Founder Launches Marketplace to Help Black-Owned Businesses Being Left Behind by Big Box Retailers
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur Pamela Chance has officially launched SpadesLife.com, a revolutionary cultural marketplace built to elevate and empower Black-owned businesses, and the stakes have never been higher. As major […]
Black Teen Inventor of Gabby Bows Lands $1M in Scholarships and a New Book Deal
Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Files Appeal Against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan in $900M Case
The Case Sheds Light on the Theft of Black Inventors’ Ideas and Patents Nationwide — ViQUAL Medical Technology, a Black-owned biotech company, has officially filed an appeal in its legal […]
Founder of Black AI Think Tank™ to Host the 2nd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week, June 9–13, 2025
30 AI Industry Leaders to Deliver a Week of Online Sessions to Empower Communities Through AI Education Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, CEO and Founder of Black AI Think Tank™, is […]
Black Inventor Secures Team USA Basketball Coaching License, Committed to Use His Invention to Revolutionize Sports Training
Nationwide — Dr. Eli Joseph, an academic and futurist, has added to his multi-faceted credentials by obtaining a Team USA Basketball coaching license. This, coupled with his groundbreaking invention of […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Private Business Club to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
Nationwide — Imagine a place where entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators don’t just meet, but connect, collaborate, and build together. Welcome to VonoiClub.com, the premier private business club founded by Bennie […]
This Black Entrepreneur’s Haircare Line is Restoring Confidence — One Drop at a Time
Nationwide — For LaShawn Johnson, healing hair isn’t just about beauty — it’s about dignity. Her company, Sires Crown Natural Hair Essentials, began with a simple act of love: treating […]
Former Black Teen Mom, Now a Successful Real Estate Mogul With $1 Billion in Deals Closed
Nationwide — Claudienne Hibbert-Smith is making history as a former teenage mom who is now one of the most successful real estate professionals in South Florida and in the country. […]
Founder of Black Footwear Brand to Fund HBCU Scholarships and Black-Owned Startups
Nationwide — Tarik Edmonson, the Founder and CEO of Nagast Footwear, an Atlanta-based Black-owned sustainable sneaker company, is stepping boldly into the fight for Black advancement with its new initiative, […]
From Customer Care Rep to Full-Time Black Real Estate Mogul and Investor Closing Millions in Deals
Nationwide — Meet Marquis Robinson, the Founder & Chairman of Robinson Capital Group, a Black-owned real estate investment and development firm based in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. However, Marquis wasn’t always […]
Black-Owned Healthcare Firm Seeks to Hire Licensed Mental Health Therapists in Maryland
Nationwide — In response to the growing demand for culturally competent mental health services, the National Association of Maryland Therapists (NAMT), a Black-owned healthcare talent acquisition organization, is now hiring […]
Meet the Black Founder Helping Homeowners Stay in Their Homes With Proven Foreclosure Prevention Solutions
Nationwide — As financial pressures continue to impact families nationwide, Teddy L. Astin, President and Founder of TLA Real Estate Consulting, Inc. is helping homeowners facing foreclosure to seek professional […]
Black Author Makes History, Releases His 17th Novel Targeting All Genres of Readers
Nationwide — Tony Lindsay is making history as an accomplished African American author. He is celebrating having now released 17 novels with his newest title, What If I Don’t?, a […]
Black Jeweler Inspires Young Minds Through STEM, Storytelling, and Earth Science
Nationwide — Daniel Moijueh, a jeweler and the owner of Moijéy Fine Jewelry and Diamonds, a Black-owned company based in the Washington, DC area, recently hosted a vibrant “Diamonds, Arts, […]
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 […]
Black Woman-Owned Academy Launches AI Bootcamp Equipping Black Women to Turn Career Experience into Entrepreneurship
Marlene Trimuel’s Resume to Revenue™ Gift Discovery App and Six-Week Bootcamp Help Corporate Women Turn Decades of Experience Into Purpose-Driven Businesses Nationwide — ReBrand HER Academy™ has opened enrollment for […]
Black-Owned Brand, Jam Vino Wine-Infused Jam, Nominated in QVC’s 2026 Customer Choice Food Awards for New “Best Pantry Brand” Category
The gourmet, wine-infused jam brand joins an elite group of QVC food favorites competing for consumer votes now through August 12. Nationwide — Jam Vino, the first-of-its-kind wine-infused gourmet jam […]
Nurse Boss Summit 2026 Returns to Raleigh with National Speakers, Celebrity Guests, CEUs, and Business-Building Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Nationwide — Healthcare professionals from across the country will gather in Raleigh next week for the 2026 Nurse Boss Summit, a two-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower nurses […]
Best-Selling Black Author Celebrates "Educator of the Year" Honor With Groundbreaking New Sales Book
Nationwide — Award-winning sales trainer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Donald E. Archey has released what many business leaders are calling one of the most practical sales leadership books in decades. […]
Black Entrepreneurs, Founders of Ten to One Rum & Lost Borough Ice Cream, Partner to Bring More Flavor to National Business Month
Award-winning and global rum company presents first collaborative infused ice cream with NYC-based rising ice cream brand Nationwide — As we count down to National Black Business Month, Lost Borough […]
Award-Winning Entrepreneur Reveals How to Create Black Generational Wealth in Newly Revised Book
Nationwide — Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur, is challenging conventional thinking about wealth creation in America. His book, Get Rich While Black… Without Being an Athlete, Entertainer or […]
Black Executive Leaves Spotify to Launch His Own Marketing Agency
Nationwide — Justin “Jay” Norman, the Detroit-based creative strategist, music producer, and Ad Age Creator 100 honoree who most recently served as Global Director of Creative Strategy and Global Head […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Launches TapBlk, An All-In-One, AI-Powered Networking App Built for the Culture
TapBlk brings everything Black entrepreneurs need to network and follow up into one powerful mobile app. Nationwide — Kyle D. Amaker, the Founder and CEO of Go Black Own, LLC, […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Making History With Factory-Built Homes to Address America's Affordable Housing Problem
Nationwide — For years, conversations about America’s housing crisis have centered on rising prices, shrinking inventory, and the growing distance between working families and homeownership. Far less attention has been […]
Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Skateboard Company Launches New Designs With Limited-Edition Collections
Nationwide — Latosha Stone-Keagy, the founder and CEO of Proper Gnar, the first Black woman-owned skateboard company, is marking a new chapter defined by intentional design, creative independence, and a […]
Meet the 23-Year-Old Black Woman Empowering Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Through Her New Shipping Company
Nationwide — Tech entrepreneur Tiffany Geddis is officially shaking up the logistics industry with the launch of Ship Fairy, a shipping platform designed to dismantle the financial barriers facing minority-owned […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
Black Female Founder Who Has Helped 100,000+ Women Investors Launches Rich Auntie Wealth Initiative
Nationwide — After spending years helping thousands of women gain confidence in the stock market, Cassandra Cummings, founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, has launched the Rich Auntie Wealth […]
Only Black-Owned AI Software and Commercial Robotics Company in North Carolina Celebrates One Year in Business
Self-funded technology company completes first year after launching enterprise AI software, commercial robotics, and AI music divisions while releasing research documenting a unique position within North Carolina’s technology sector. Nationwide […]
It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark
The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]
Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina
Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]
Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia
Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]
Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays
Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]
Entrepreneur Speaks Out on Protecting Black Workers from Exploitation in California’s Temporary Staffing Industry
The following is commentary by Herb Bennett, CEO of Baran Agency, about ongoing issues regarding Black workers who are hired by temporary staffing agencies in California: Nationwide — In communities […]
Founder of Black-Owned Law Firm Launches Podcast About Economic and Community Development
Calvin Souder, an attorney and the managing partner of Souder Law Group, is expanding the conversation on growth from the ground up. In the first episode of his new podcast, […]
Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College
Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch National Initiative to Prepare Student-Athletes for the New Sports Economy
Founders Cimone Casson and Dr. Philip Hickman unite education, sports, financial leadership, and former professional athletes to help young people build careers beyond the game. Nationwide — While billions of […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Meet the Founder Showing Black Entrepreneurs How to Build a Profitable Business in Just One Day
Nationwide — Dante Lee, a successful entrepreneur of more than 27 years, has launched a new initiative called Build Black Wealth, as an opportunity for aspiring Black entrepreneurs to build […]
America's First and Only Black-Owned Iron Door Store, Meet the Entrepreneur Who Owns It
Nationwide — Meet Johnny Gray III, founder of D&J Builders Surplus, America’s first and only Black-owned iron door store, serving customers nationwide with luxury iron doors, pivot doors, interior doors, […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Turns Personal Hair Struggle into Luxury Botanical Brand Redefining Scalp Care
Nationwide — For years, Aurora Dixon wore her locs and ponytails pulled tight. It wasn’t the locs themselves that caused the damage — locs, when properly maintained, can be a […]
SWAAGTV Announces Summer 2026 Program Lineup for Chicago's Only 24/7, FCC-Licensed, Live, Local Black Broadcast and Streaming TV Station
New Schedule Features The Smart Money Woman, Jacob’s Cross, Black Tax, Finest Homes, Dream Cars, Kasi Car Culture and Music Revolution Beginning Week of July 13, 2026 Nationwide — SWAAGTV, […]
Black Couple Expands Opportunities for Black Creatives Through Their Growing Independent Film and TV Production Hub
Their Award-Winning Series “Sundays After Church” Streams Globally as the Company Invests in Local Talent, Economic Growth, and Community-Based Storytelling Nationwide — At a time when opportunities for Black creatives […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Independent Streaming Platform, Expands TV Franchise Across Africa, and Signs Content Partnerships with African Filmmakers
Creator of the Preachers’ Exes Franchise Announces Expansion into Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa Through Wild Horse TV Nationwide — Entrepreneur, producer, author, and media executive Cheron K. Griffin has […]
Black Woman Curator Launches New Guide That Celebrates Black-Owned Luxury Beauty and Fragrance Brands
Her annual hardcover coffee table guide and companion directory are redefining how consumers discover and support Black-owned luxury beauty and fragrance Nationwide — Curator, author, and beauty industry tastemaker Karrin […]
Black Contractors Not Paid for Work on Obama's Presidential Library, Says President of National Association of African American Contractors
Nationwide — The Obama Presidential Center has opened its doors on Chicago’s South Side, but for some of the contractors who helped build the landmark project, the celebration is being […]