Nationwide — Germaine Leroux, an African American woman who is also the CEO and Founder of Ada Leroux Hair System, understands the emotional impact of hair loss firsthand. After experiencing […]
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Meet the Black Couple Revolutionizing Tax Planning and Profitability for 6- and 7-Figure Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Randy and Renee Hughes are the founders of Seven Figure Profits, an award-winning Black-owned tax planning and advisory firm that solves money problems for African Americans and other […]
Entrepreneur/ Lawyer of 20 Years to Host 3-Day Black CEO Summit at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
Nationwide — Entrepreneurs from around the world will gather at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2024 Millie CEO Summit, an exclusive event designed to […]
Controversial Black Hair Exhibit in NYC Reveals the Truth About White Privilege
The exhibition opens on October 10th at 7pm at Restoration Plaza, in Brooklyn, NY. Nationwide — Would you change your hair for a job? This bold question lies at the […]
Keeana Barber Becomes First Black Woman to Own a Signarama Franchise in Illinois
Nationwide — In a historic moment for both Chicago and the state of Illinois, Keeana Barber, CEO and Founder of WDB Marketing, has become the first Black woman to own […]
Black-Owned Facilities Management and Maintenance Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business, Wins Prestigious Award
Nationwide — On August 22nd, 2024, Jengo Facilities LLC was awarded the 2024 Champion award by the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP DFW). […]
First Black Mom and Daughter Duo to Be Certified Sports Agents For the NFL
Nationwide — Jackson Lawson and her daughter, Samira Jackson, have made history as the first mother-daughter duo certified as sports agents by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Originally from Maryland, […]
Black Mom and Daughter Launch New Holistic, Vegan Hair Care Product Collection
Nationwide — GodXess LLC, a Black-owned hair care brand owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Dr. Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, is proud to announce the launch of their new […]
Founder of Black-Owned Social Media Platform on Track to Soon Have 100,000 Users
Nationwide — Ernest L. Manning, founder and CEO of WeKinFolk, a Black social media platform that began its journey in November 2020, says that he is well on his way […]
Founder of Black-Owned Massage Therapy & Spa Celebrates 13 Years of Wellness for the Community
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Cameron Richards, a licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience who is also the Founder of Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa in Floral […]
Black Animated Series, Super CJ, Surpasses 99.4% of YouTube Channels Globally in 6 Months
The Super CJ Animated Series featured on @JustLikeMeTV is Predicted to Surpass 100,000 Views Per Episode on YouTube in the Next Six Weeks. Nationwide — Get ready for a viewing […]
Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Founder of Cash Value Wealth Builders Summit to Empower Black and Brown Entrepreneurs in Atlanta
Nationwide — Black and brown entrepreneurs seeking to take control of their financial futures will gather at the Cash Value Wealth Builders Summit on November 1-2, 2024, at The Starling […]
Black Entrepreneur Exposes Systemic Discrimination in the Tech Industry
Nationwide — In a powerful revelation, George McKinney, CEO of ViQUAL Medical and Better Life Technologies, has shed light on the systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs in the technology […]
Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Has Sold $1.5M in Shoes and Cultural Footwear is Embracing a New Era
Nationwide — After making more than $1.5 million crafting shoes that embody the spirit and culture of the African American community, Nagast Footwear, a Black-owned footwear company based in Atlanta […]
Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
Black Business Mogul/ Inventor, TJ Loftin, to Appear at Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia
Nationwide — Renowned car builder, inventor, manufacturer, real estate guru, and public speaker TJ Loftin will make a special appearance at this year’s Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Loftin, highly […]
Black-Owned Kids Education Company Launches 9 New Children’s Books for Free
Nationwide — Dahlia & Friends, a Black-owned children’s education company founded by Jacques and Dahcia Bastien, is excited to announce the launch of nine new children’s books, available for free […]
Black Siblings Make History, Launch First Woman-Owned Adult Day Care Franchise
Nationwide — Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue, two African American sisters who have been running Innovative Senior Solutions for the past 17 years, are proud to announce the official launch […]
Black Fashion Designer to Launch the First Exhibit of Her New Fashion Art Collection at the African Textile Museum in Atlanta
Nationwide — Celebrated fashion designer and textile artist, Therez Fleetwood, and Ahneva Ahneva, the visionary founder of the African Textile Museum, are reuniting after 30 years to present a captivating […]
Mom, Daughter, and Grandma Make History, Open Newest Black-Owned Integrated Health Practice in Chicago
Nationwide — Meet Iris Patterson, the Founder and CEO of Chicago Integrated Health, the newest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois (just 20 minutes from Chicago). Three […]
Black Couple Launches New Gaming Company with Limited-Edition Spades Playing Cards to Support Black Communities
Nationwide — Leroy and Shenna Lasenburg, the Founders of Premium Spades, a leading Black-owned gaming company, are excited to announce the launch of a limited edition set of playing cards, […]
Four Black Entrepreneurs Announce 13,000 Square Foot Event Space and Community Center in Historic Phoenix Building
Nationwide — It’s been a journey of vision, community, and relentless passion. Known for its popular Buy Black Marketplace, local nonprofit Archwood Exchange/ACRES has announced the grand opening of The […]
HBCU Grad, Black Attorney Who Has Never Lost a Trial in 15 Years Launches New Pop-Up Museum
Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, has been a criminal defense litigator and attorney for the past 15 years and has been undefeated […]
Black-Owned Jewelry Company Partners With School District to Teach Students How to Run a Diamond Business
Nationwide — Moijey Fine Jewelry & Diamonds, a Black-owned and US Army Veteran-owned global jewelry brand based in the Washington, DC area, has successfully concluded its 2024 installment of the […]
Founders of Black Woman-Owned Eyewear Brand Named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List for 2024
Nationwide — Tracy Vontelle Green and Nancey Harris, the founders of Vontelle, the fastest-growing Black woman-owned eyewear brand, are proud to announce that to have been named to the prestigious […]
Black Couple, Custom Jewelry Designers Who Designed the Rings For Their Own Wedding, Celebrate 7 Years in Business
Nationwide — Meet Devon and Jasmine Carter, a married couple from Dallas, Texas, who are also the founders of Balacia Jewelry, a Black-owned custom jewelry design company that has successfully […]
Atlanta's Game-Changer: Jalynn Jones Hosts “Your First or Next Six Figures” for Black Business Leaders
To celebrate Black Business Month, Jalynn Jones, an influential leader in digital marketing, announces ‘Your First or Next Six Figures,’ a virtual event designed to accelerate Black women entrepreneurs to […]
50 Cent Wins $1 Billion Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Alleging He Stole His Life Story
Nationwide — Rapper and television mogul 50 Cent has triumphed in a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Cory “Ghost” Holland, a former drug kingpin, over the hit TV series Power, […]
Two Black Women Unite to Host the Ultimate Networking and Empowerment Soirée for Women in Washington, DC
Nationwide — Girl Go Global™ and BloomH.E.R., LLC are excited to announce that Girl, Go Bloom is making its mark in the nation’s capital on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Ohio Program Celebrates Helping 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble
Nationwide — Robinson New Way Empowerment was created to mentor, teach, assist, and empower at-risk youth and young adults. Recently, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based organization reached a major milestone by successfully […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Mississippi Native Dr. Corey Wiggins Named 15th President of Tougaloo College
Nationwide — The Tougaloo College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Wiggins, a Mississippi native and nationally recognized public policy leader, as the 15th president of Tougaloo College, effective […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Black-Owned Construction Company Partners with Boxer Roy Jones Jr and Others to Launch Saving the Kids Initiative
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black family-owned construction company, together with RJJ Saving the Kids and initiative partners Roy Jones Jr., Johnny Damon, Jackie Siegel, and Darrell Choates […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood
Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]
Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day
Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]
Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact
Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]
Black Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Disrespected by Locksmith Who Didn't Believe She Was the Owner
Nationwide — Shelita Jaclyn, an African American franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A in Chesapeake, Virginia, went viral after a locksmith refused to recognize her authority and tried to speak only to […]
Walter Johnson AKA Unc Now Owns the "Tendernism" Trademark Thanks to a Black Attorney's Help
Nationwide — Walter Johnson, the man whose unforgettable phrase “Tendernism” took social media by storm, is now the official owner of the trademark thanks to a remarkable act of help […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians
Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]
Black Serial App Entrepreneur to Debut New Book by Mobilizing 1,000 Women-Led App Businesses in 30 Days
Nationwide — In celebration of the March 10th release of her new book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills, serial app […]
Phoenix to Host First Black Entrepreneur Week in Arizona this August: Building Power, Legacy, and Opportunity
Nationwide — In August 2026, Phoenix, America’s 5th largest city, will host a landmark event dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and investing in Black business leadership across the state. Arizona Black […]
Black Woman Therapist Defeats DoorDash in Federal Trademark Battle — Without a Lawyer
Dr. Ashley Bryant Took on a $70-Billion Tech Giant, Represented Herself, and Won Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Bryant had a simple idea: build a software platform to help therapists grow […]
Black Founder Launches Specialized Educational Consulting Services for Families Living Abroad
Nationwide — Dr. Doresa Jennings, Founder and CEO of Key Destiny Unlimited, a premier provider of educational consulting services, is proud to launch comprehensive packages designed specifically to help families […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Service to Beat Up Men Who Abuse Women
Nationwide — Aleti Crystal, a content creator and entrepreneur from Uganda, runs a vigilante-style business that targets men accused of abusing women. She says her mission is to protect survivors […]
15-Year-Old Black CEO Launches the First Ultra-Soft Disposable Facial Towels for Kids with Sensitive Skin
Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the dermatologist-approved skincare brand co-founded by mother-son duo Patrice Chappelle and Bron Echols, has officially launched MelanVelvet, believed to be the first ultra-soft disposable facial towels […]
HBCU Grad Marks 9-Year Milestone as Owner of a Black-Owned Payroll Company
Nationwide — Bryon Jennings, Founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, is celebrating nine years of sustained growth while expanding his national footprint in the PEO services industry. His company […]
Baltimore Bag Co. Relaunches During Black History Month, Honoring Black Economic Legacy and American Craftsmanship
Turning History into Design and Resilience into Brand Power. Nationwide — This Black History Month, Baltimore Bag Co. (BBC) is launching a renewed brand chapter rooted in history, craftsmanship, and […]
Meet the Black Visionary Healthcare Leader Redefining Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Nationwide — Visionary author, healthcare consultant, and tech innovator Dr. Lanette Woods launches her latest book, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shaping the Future: The New Era of Medical Coding. This pioneering […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
Forbes Magazine Spotlights Black-Owned Law Firm for Defending Marginalized Communities
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine Global Edition has spotlighted Attorney Zulu Ali, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and founder of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, recognizing his leadership […]