Nationwide — Meet Natasha Clements, the Founder and CEO of Nurse Couture, a Black-owned line of fashionable scrubs designed to empower healthcare professionals worldwide. Although she grew up in foster […]
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Meet the Black Celebrity Dentist Helping People Who Are Victims of Unlicensed Veneer Techs
Nationwide — Celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin has issued a powerful statement in response to a recent NBC Today Show investigation uncovering the alarming rise of unlicensed ‘veneer techs’ performing […]
Bath & Body Works Pulls Candle Product That Resembles KKK Hoods
Nationwide — Bath & Body Works has found itself in hot water after a recent product release sparked outrage for being racially insensitive. The company is now working to remove […]
The Funnel Doctor, Ryan McCrary Unveils “The Prescription”: A Blueprint for Online Marketing Success
Nationwide — Ryan McCrary, the African American CEO and Founder of The Funnel Doctor, LLC, a leading digital marketing agency, proudly announces the launch of his book, The Prescription: The […]
Finfe$t Wealth and Health Event to be Hosted by Black-Owned Financial Empowerment Movement and More
dfree® Financial Freedom Movement & Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents dfree® FINFE$T Powered by Prudential Financial and RWJBarnabas Health. “Wealth Protected by Health” is […]
Georgia's Largest Black-Owned Adult Daycare Owners Gift 3 of Its Employees With Their Very Own Franchise
Nationwide — On September 11th, during the 12th Annual Innovative Senior Solutions Senior Festival, Eshonda Blue and Jessica Wright, the co-founders of Innovative Senior Solutions, gifted three of their senior-level […]
Houston Entrepreneur Unites Black Women in Business to Amplify Their Leadership Skills and Unlock Opportunities
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, a collective of business strategy workshops and entrepreneurial networking events to uplift Black women in business, will take place at The Museum of Fine Arts […]
Black Mom Who Lost Her 24-Year-Old Son is Now Helping Other Families Prepare for the Worst
Nationwide — Family is everything. This sentiment resonates deeply with Roberta Moore, an African American mom from PG County, Maryland who found herself grappling with the devastating loss of her […]
Black Inventor Creates Germ Shield Product That Stops Commonly Found Germs from Spreading to ATM and Kiosk Touchscreens
Nationwide — Meet Michelle Wilson, the African American inventor behind The Shellicone Finger Protector, which has a built-in LED light that helps shield people from spreading germs on multiple surfaces […]
HBCU Grad, Black Engineer Turned Entrepreneur Invents an Affordable Device For the Hearing Impaired
Nationwide — Justin Lee, an aerospace engineer who attended Tuskegee University is also the founder and CEO of Quantum Senses. He was inspired by his friend, Kenneth Tissot, a Vietnam […]
Black Women in Clinical Research Announces 2nd Annual Conference
Nationwide — Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Conference, taking place from November 8-10, 2024, at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in Atlanta, […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates 15 Years of The BOSS Network in the October Issue, Honoring Dynamic Black Women Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Speakers Magazine is proud to shine a spotlight on powerhouse Black women in business in its special October issue, celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month. This month’s cover […]
Woman Who Owns 3 IHOPs is Now New Jersey’s First Black Female Affordable Housing Developer
Nationwide — Adenah Bayoh, a successful entrepreneur and real estate developer, has not only built a thriving portfolio but also owns multiple IHOP restaurants. Fleeing war-torn Liberia as a child, […]
Celebrities Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones, and Maino Support Black-Owned Jewelry Brand During NYC Fashion Week
Nationwide — New York City Fashion Week is always a hotspot for iconic moments, where high fashion meets culture, and this year, it was no different. In a bold display […]
Black Entrepreneur, Born in Jail and Later Incarcerated Himself at 17, Now Owns a Company Worth $20M
Nationwide — Born in prison because his mother was incarcerated at the time of his birth, Lorenzo Lewis overcame tremendous adversity to achieve success. Despite these early challenges, he grew […]
Wells Fargo Abruptly Closes 12-Year-Old Black CEO’s Bank Account, Freezes Her Assets
Nationwide — In a very sudden and unexpected move, Wells Fargo bank has closed and zeroed out the business accounts of Beautiful Curly Me, a Black-owned company run by 12-year-old […]
Black Entrepreneur, Formerly Incarcerated For 22 Years, is Now an In-Demand Keynote Speaker
Nationwide — Yusef-Andre Wiley was formerly incarcerated for 22 years after being arrested for gang activity in Los Angeles, but he is now a seasoned entrepreneur and keynote speaker with […]
Meet the Black Hair Loss Expert Whose Company Offers Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Solutions
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong
Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]
24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation
Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]
Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property
Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community
New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]
Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform
Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]
Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]
Veteran-Owned Black Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation
Black-owned platform continues growing in an industry dominated by billion-dollar technology corporations Nationwide — At a time when a handful of major technology companies dominate online communication, independent social media […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Black Founder Officially Launches Revolutionary Board Game Teaching Financial Literacy Through Black History
Black Blocks empowers African American youth and families with culturally relevant financial education Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder and CEO of Black Blocks LLC, a Black-owned educational company, announces […]
Black Founder Develops App to Help High-Achieving Women With Personal Development
Nationwide — Jasmine P. Green, the founder and viral TikTok creator behind The Neuroscience of Making $1,000,000, is redefining what it means to build wealth — starting with the identity […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 25 Years of Helping People With Disabilities to Access Technology
Nationwide — Willie E. Brake, an African American entrepreneur who was born with a disability, is the Founder of All About Technology, a Detroit-based business that is proudly celebrating 25 […]
Black Founder of the First Natural Hair Care Vending Machine Makes History at George Washington University
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, Founder and CEO of Diva By Cindy, a purpose-driven beauty and wellness brand, proudly announces the installation of her natural hair care vending machine at George […]
Black Twin Brothers Launch Patent-Pending Motion-Activated Yard Sign to Help Homeowners Stop Dog Waste
Nationwide — Keith and Kenneth Evans, African American twin brothers from Camden, New Jersey, are the masterminds behind a new invention called Poop-Alert™ by BarkBack. Their interactive, motion-activated talking yard […]
4 Black Siblings and Their Dad Launch New Patented Window and Patio Door Security Bar to Prevent Break-Ins
Nationwide — Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security. They, with the […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Celebrate 9 Years in Business, Expand Their Beauty Supply Store into Larger Retail Space
Nationwide — Founded by a Black mother-and-daughter duo, KT Beauty Boom has grown from a deeply personal healing journey into a highly recognized Black-owned plant-based beauty supply store in Houston, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Initiative to Close the “Marketing Capital Gap” for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses
New program equips entrepreneurs with access to funding, AI-powered systems, automations, and scalable strategies to compete in today’s digital economy Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise at record […]
Black-Led Education Foundation Enters New Era With Leadership Transition and Expanded Board
Nationwide — The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) has named Constance Berry Newman as its new president, succeeding Alexis M. Herman, the Foundation’s former president and a beloved confidante […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]