Nationwide — Early this year, Trucking Entrepreneurs Magazine was officially launched as a resource for trucking entrepreneurs with information on players in the industry, how to start and grow a […]
Business/ Career
Meet the Founder of the Fastest-Growing Black Woman-Owned Line of Luxury Leather Designer Handbags
Nationwide — Elena Holtzclaw, a talented entrepreneur and designer from Albany, New York, knows her leathers. She is the owner of Theugi – New York, a Black-owned line of premium-quality […]
Founder of the Largest Black-Owned Oral Care Company in the World Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Nationwide — Philip Garner, the founder and CEO of Garner’s Garden, a trendsetting all-natural oral care and skincare company is celebrating 10 years in business this year. The black-owned business, […]
Entrepreneur Launches Affordable Jewelry Collection That Honors Black Women
Nationwide — Wanda Jackson, having dutifully contributed 19 years of service to the Social Security Administration, has launched her Maré Sheree Jewelry Collection with the intention of creating an impact. She […]
Atlanta Metro Bus Driver Makes History, Celebrates 50 Years on the Job
Nationwide — Coy Dumas, Jr., a 71-year-old MARTA bus driver in Atlanta, Georgia who is well-loved in the community, is being honored for having served his community for 50 years.
A Congressman’s Life-Long Fight to Bring Racial Justice to the US Military Awards of the Medal of Honor
By Faton Tony Bislimi, PhD Nationwide — November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States. There is no higher award or honor that military heroes can receive than the […]
Meet the Career Coach Helping Black Women Transition to Well-Paying Tech Jobs
Nationwide — Shimeka Williams, career coach and founder of Liberated Living LLC, has announced the official launch of her highly anticipated new book, The Confident Switch: How to Change Careers […]
Meet the Founder of Amour, the Newest Black-Owned Dating App For Singles
Nationwide — Meet Jonathan Joseph, Jr, the founder and CEO of Amour, a Black-owned innovative relationship-building app that highlights new matching and messaging features that increase your chances of finding […]
Meet Kescha Wilson, the HBCU Grad Who Mentored FBI Agents, Law Enforcement Officers and High Powered Career Women
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — Kescha Wilson, the mom who mentored both FBI agents and members of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and whose […]
Founders of DMV Black Restaurant Week Kick Off 5th Annual Celebration, November 5-13, 2022
Washington, DC — The 5th Annual DMV Black Restaurant Week 2022 will be held from Sunday, November 6, 2022 – Sunday, November 13, 2022, with a Food, Music, and Fashion […]
Largest Network of Black Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Celebrates 13 Years With 2022 "Ladies That Lead" Conference
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, will continue its 13th-anniversary celebration with […]
Diana Lynch, the First Black Woman CEO to Develop an International Resort in the Dominican Republic
Nationwide — Diana Lynch, the only African American female CEO of an international development company, is constructing Samaná Bay Resort, the first Black-owned international golf resort in the Dominican Republic. […]
Entrepreneur Launches Online Marketplace for Black Artists and Crafters
Nationwide — Meet Kumu Kalena, the founder and creator of HauteCoutureCrafts.com, an online marketplace for crafters and artists selling high-quality artwork and handmade crafts. It can also be used by […]
Meet the Two Black Multi-Millionaire Plastic Surgeons Putting Ghana on the Map
Nationwide — Drs. Michael Obeng and Jude Opoku-Agyeman were born in Ghana and have contributed and continue to their nation of birth through their philanthropy. Both surgeons had very humble […]
DC-Based Black Entrepreneur to Appear on New Reality Show on the BLKGTV App
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kinyatta E. Gray has joined the cast of the newest business reality show, I’m the Entrepreneurs Social Connect. The show can now be previewed on the BLKGTV […]
Creator of Super CJ, a New Black Superhero Animated Series, Reveals Beautiful Complexities of Black Boys
Nationwide — Yaba Baker, Founder and President of Just Like Me World, has launched a new animation studio producing half-hour cartoons and animated movies featuring Black characters as superheroes, princesses, […]
Woman Makes History as the First Black Female Designer to Partner With Kohl's
Nationwide — Design expert Barbara Clarke Ruiz, best known for her bold and versatile athletic apparel and sportswear designs has teamed up with Kohl’s to design the company’s latest Tek […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Known For Her Fleet of Trucks to Host 2022 Conference in Houston to Inspire Other Women
Nationwide — Kristi Jackson-Muhammad’s Global Power Tour, a collective of leadership workshops and entrepreneurial networking events to uplift Black women in business, will take place at The Post Oak Hotel […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur From Florida Selected as Leader of Impact in American Heart Association’s Heart Ball
Nationwide — Every year across 150 cities, community leaders step up to join Leaders of Impact in an effort to bring the work of the American Heart Association into the […]
Black Cosmetologist Reinvents Herself After Near Death Experience, Launches Online Course For Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Angie Ravenel, a 30-year veteran hairstylist from South Carolina, never thought that she wouldn’t retire happily from working in her salon of 25 years. However, a life-changing experience […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Makes History, Secures Licensing Deal to Make Shoes for 7 Major Universities
Nationwide — Kam Ballard, founder and CEO of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, a Black-owned multi-million-dollar shoe company that is breaking barriers to become a household name. Her company has been approved […]
Meet the Founder Whose Program Prepares Black Scholars to Become Doctors
Nationwide — Dr. Lisa K. Brown is the founder of Perfected Papers Plus, specializing in helping doctoral candidates complete the dissertation process. In November of 2022, Perfected Papers Plus will […]
Founder of Black-Owned Day Spa Celebrates 10+ Years of Healing For Domestic Abuse Survivors
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, founder of The Diva Project based in Baltimore County, Maryland, is celebrating her organization’s 15th anniversary of transforming the lives of women who have suffered from […]
Schenita Stewart Makes History as the First Ever Black Woman Police Chief of Evanston, Illinois
Nationwide — Schenita Stewart has been sworn in as the Police Chief in Evanston, Illinois, making her the first Black woman to permanently lead the police force in the city’s […]
Founder Makes History, Launches First Ever Black Woman-Owned Investing Mobile App
Free investing and financial education for the culture Nationwide — Meet Sabrina Lamb, the Founder and CEO of Wekeza, the first Black-owned and Black woman-led trading and investing mobile app. […]
Black Mom of 2 Builds Over $600K College Portfolio and Now Teaches Other Mothers How To Build Wealth
Nationwide — Tanya Taylor is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an MBA in Strategic Management. She has spent her 24+ year career on Wall Street in the banking and […]
Black Dad of 2 Makes History, Revives a Century-Old Nigerian Writing System Using Children’s Books
The South Nigerian writing system, Nsibiri, can now be learned from a 43-page children’s book written by ed-tech educator Chinua Mosley. Nationwide — Chinua Mosley, a father of two children […]
Black Dermatologist Develops New Formula For Neuropathic Skin Discomfort and Burn Wounds
Moore Relief Dermaceuticals contain natural cosmetic ingredients that do not require OTC or prescription regulation. The products have been launched and are available for purchase on MooreRelief.com Nationwide — Dr. […]
Meet the Kid That Made $250K From Instagram By the Age of 20
Nationwide — Meet Taijaun Reshard, a 21-year-old entrepreneur from Atlanta, Georgia who has made a staggering $250,000 by the age of 20 all through one app… Instagram!
250,000 Black Women Invited to Attend Powerful 'Psychology of Success' Event
Nationwide — Have you ever wondered what it really takes to make someone successful? Why do some people seem to have the Midas touch and consistently create abundance and success […]
Black Couple Makes History, Partners with D-ID, Launches First e-Learning Platform to Use A.I. Instructors in the U.S.
60-minute A.I. Instructed Courses™, collaborative interactive features, and a premier partnership with D-ID, an Israel-based company known for its Creative Reality™ technology, helps Skilldora to accelerate the evolution of next […]
Dad and Daughter From South Side Chicago, Owners of Black-Owned Frozen Pudding Line Now in Walgreens
Lorenzo’s Frozen Pudding has gone from making 200 units a day to 2,700 units in half a day. Nationwide — Meet Lorenzo and Genesis Bencivenga, the father-daughter founders of Lorenzo’s […]
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 […]
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 […]