Nationwide — In what she dreamed to be a “love letter to Black women”, Krystal Hardy Allen personally planned and curated an unforgettable journey to Africa for her and six […]
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Black PhD Candidate Achieves Remarkable Feat of Publishing 10 Books While Pursuing Doctorate
Nationwide — Troy Gathers is making history as a PhD candidate who has already authored and published ten different books. An HBCU graduate of South Carolina State University, he is […]
50-Year-Old Black-Owned Construction Firm Opens First International Office in Nairobi, Kenya
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational powerhouse that spans more than five decades, has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, […]
Formerly Homeless Immigrant Aims to Help 1,000 Black Entrepreneurs Go From "Rags to Royalty"
Nationwide — In the heart of New York City, a story of unwavering resilience unfolds the tale of Cheryl Cross, a woman who defied the odds to pursue her entrepreneurial […]
Entrepreneur Launches BlackShares, a Social and Professional Network That Enables Black Economic Empowerment
The new platform aims to be the home of all Black digital life and to share most of its revenue with members and Black founders Nationwide — Vince Martin, Founder […]
Founder of Black-Owned Scrubs/ Medical Apparel Retailer to Host Exclusive Launch Party
Nationwide — Melissa Oldham, Nurse Practioner and Founder & CEO, of MelMed Scrubs, Connecticut’s newest Black-owned premium medical apparel retailer, is making her grand debut with an exclusive launch party, […]
Entrepreneur Unveils Groundbreaking Black Digital Resources with Major Promotion
Nationwide — Stephen C. Lee, Sr., Founder and CEO of Team SCL1 is thrilled to announce a major, gigantic, exciting, clean, and refreshing promotion that sets a new standard in […]
HBCU Graduate Launches Her First Workshop in Dubai with Six and Seven-Figure Earning Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Book Profits Club™, founded by renowned entrepreneur and speaker Taurea Avant, is hosting The Legacy Leaders Workshop, a five-hour event in Dubai that will be a remarkable evening […]
2025 Pitch Competition Finalists Announced for Athene Black & Brown Business Summit
Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced seven finalists for the 2025 pitch competition at the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit. The pitch […]
Michelle Obama Teams Up with Her Brother Craig Robinson for New Podcast
Nationwide — Former First Lady Michelle Obama has launched a new podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson, to discuss life’s challenges and relationships. Produced by the Obamas’ media company, Higher […]
Black Inventor Releases First-Ever Patent-Pending Virtual Reality Bookbinding System
Nationwide — Dr. Eli Joseph, a 30-year-old Haitian-American engineer from New York City, has invented the Extended Reality (XR) Bookbinding System, a patent-pending groundbreaking innovation that transforms traditional reading into […]
Black Woman Makes History, Publishes 30 Books Showing Women and Girls How to Recognize Their Worth
Nationwide — In a world where self-doubt, societal pressure, and limiting beliefs often hinder girls and women from realizing their full potential, Dominique Williams stands as a beacon of empowerment […]
Junior Bridgeman, Former NBA Player Turned Billionaire Who Acquired Ebony and Jet, Dies at 71
Nationwide — Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player and billionaire businessman, has died at 71 years old after a medical emergency. With a net worth exceeding $1 billion, he was […]
Atlanta Black Chambers Makes History By Hosting Global Sports World Cup Forum, Earns 10-Star Reviews
Nationwide — The Global Sports World Cup Forum, hosted on the final day of Black History Month at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, was an undeniable triumph, earning 10-star […]
Black-Owned Brand, Balacia, Shines as the Official Jeweler of the NAACP Image Awards 2025 Gift Lounge
Nationwide — Balacia, a distinguished family-owned and Black-owned luxury jewelry brand, proudly served as the official jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge. The prestigious event took place […]
Founder of 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch Returns to Nyack, NY, Bringing Together Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Changemakers
Nationwide — Anita Pierce, Founder and CEO of Eleven3seven5, has announced that her highly anticipated 4th Annual Full Circle Business Brunch is set to take place on Saturday, March 15, […]
Black Couple Launches Innovative App for Creating Digital Business Cards, Transforming Professional Networking
Nationwide — Meet Stanley and Ashley Anemelu, the African American couple behind eConnect Cards App. Based in Houston, Texas, and married for nearly 15 years, they have successfully balanced careers […]
How a Black Female Entrepreneur Overcame Life’s Challenges to Empower Others
Nationwide — Did you know that nearly half of all entrepreneurs launch their businesses after experiencing a significant life challenge? Adversity often fuels innovation and resilience, transforming struggles into stepping […]
HBCU Grad Turned Founder of Black-Owned Insurance Agency Focuses on Community Impact and Financial Empowerment
Nationwide — Meet Chris Zeigler, the Founder and CEO of The Zeigler Agency, a Black-owned insurance agency that is redefining industry standards through leadership, customer-focused service, and an unwavering commitment […]
Navigate DEI Changes: Essential PR Guide Empowers Minority Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits
Nationwide — In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, minority-owned enterprises face unique challenges, especially as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives undergo significant changes. Recognizing these hurdles, Yellow Rabbit PR […]
Nielsen Foundation Makes New Grant to Support Development of the First 2-Year “Media Sales Department” College Curriculum in the U.S.
Nationwide — For the first time in the U.S., students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) will have the opportunity to complete a four-year college degree in which the last […]
Prestigious Black Woman-Owned Consulting Firm Appoints Jamila N. Glean as its First Senior Vice President
Nationwide — R.F. Wilkins Consultants (RFW), a Black-owned firm based in New York City, has named Jamila N. Glean, Esq. as Senior, Vice President effective January 6, 2025. Since joining […]
Black Fitness Coach With 5.2M Followers Fights Back in Trademark Dispute
Nationwide — NDO Nation, LLC (NDO Nation) and its founder, Robert Wilmote (AKA NDO Champ), are fighting back against what they believe to be an unjust and damaging legal attack […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch Ethical, Organic Coffee Brand to Support Maternal Health and Fair Trade
Nationwide — 42 Days Coffee is redefining what it means to enjoy a great cup of coffee—blending premium organic quality with a mission to support maternal health and fair trade […]
Publisher of Black Women's Magazine Celebrates 20 Years, Pays Tribute to Dr. Iyanla Vanzant
Nationwide — Dr. Audrey Muhammad, Founder and Publisher of Virtue Today Magazine, a publication that empowers Black women worldwide, is celebrating 20 years of publication this year. Launched in 2004 […]
Black Mother-Son Partner to Launch Vegan Scalp and Hair Solution
Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the groundbreaking skincare brand founded by Patrice Chappelle and her 14-year-old son, Bron Echols, has introduced a new product to the market: MelanGrow Scalp & Hair […]
Free Zoom Webinar to Educate, Empower First-Time African American Homebuyers
Nationwide — African American families looking to achieve homeownership — whether as a primary residence or an investment property — are invited to attend an exclusive online First-Time Homebuyer Webinar […]
Beija Flor Travel Inc., a Newly Launched Black-Owned Birding Tour Company Takes Off
Nationwide — Beija Flor Travel, Inc., a Black-owned tour company, is redefining the birding industry with the launch of multi-day tours designed specifically with beginner, casual, and enthusiastic African American […]
Atlanta Black Expo to Attract Thousands of Black Entrepreneurs and Community Supporters
Nationwide — This year’s Atlanta Black Expo will take place this weekend on February 22-23, 2025, at The Georgia World Congress Center located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The […]
Family of Black Lawyers Create Revolutionary Board Game to Combat Mass Incarceration Through Legal Education
Nationwide — After witnessing the devastation of countless families due to unintentional severe legal violations, Attorneys Eartha and Lonnie Johnson, along with their adult attorney children decided to do something […]
Former Black Teen Mom Now Owns an Executive Coaching Firm That Helps Black Professionals Build Their Careers
Nationwide — Many Black professionals are navigating a job market that often undervalues their potential, limits their opportunities, and overlooks their leadership abilities. Lametra Off, founder of LBO Career Coaching […]
Black Entrepreneur, Founder of Soul Food Starters, Launches Program to Help Black Non-Profits Raise Funds For Their Cause
Nationwide — As major retailers and funding programs scale back or abandon their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Chef Claude Booker, Founder and CEO of Soul Food Starters, is […]
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 […]
Founders of New Movement Launch What They Call the First Real Black Wall Street
New Platforms Solve the Less-Than-1% Crisis in Black Ownership Nationwide — The Black Financial Independence Movement (BFIM) is issuing a national wake-up call — and unveiling the first complete solution […]
Nurse Boss Summit Returns to Raleigh July 31 – August 1, 2026, Bringing Together Nurses, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Change-Makers from Across the Country
Nationwide — The highly anticipated Nurse Boss Summit 2026 is returning to Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 31 – August 1, 2026, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, bringing […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Black-Owned Workwear Company Invents World's First Homebuilding Sport
Revolutionary, Culturally Appropriate, and Inspiring Adaptation of Edutainment Sports. Now evermore expanding and developing its Membership League Club Model. Nationwide — National Homebuilders League® governs a new sport invented for […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College
Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators
This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close
Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]