Nationwide — The effects of the pandemic will be felt for years to come but it pales in comparison with everything that’s going on today. While many women were losing […]
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Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California Led by Father-Daughter Duo Recognized by American Institute of Trial Lawyers
Nationwide — Led by attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, attorney Whitney Ali, the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland […]
Entrepreneur’s New Skincare Line Nourishes Black Women’s Skin With Non-Toxic Products
Nationwide — Meet Naeemah Abdur Rauf, founder and CEO of Ekhambee, a brand-new skincare line specifically created to nourish Black women’s skin. Her products are non-toxic, cruelty-free, natural, and perfect […]
Father and Son Launch Chicago's First Ever Black-Owned Portable LaserTag Company
Nationwide — Meet Jermaine Young and his son, Terriquee, the founders of MKETag, the first Black-owned renowned portable laser tag event production company based in Chicago, IL. The company has […]
Black Dadpreneur, Designer of Luxury 'Africa Bags,' Says He Named His Youngest Daughter 'Africa' as an Inspiration
Nationwide — Ghanian designer Archyn Orijin is the inventor of the popular Africa-shaped genuine leather bags being sold worldwide. As the founder and CEO of Orijin Culture, he designs and […]
Speakers Magazine Celebrates Five Years With a Tribute to Black Entrepreneurs Like Dr. Stacie NC Grant
The International Speaker Recently Elected the 26th International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in Philadelphia at their Grand Boulè. Nationwide — Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant, the cover story […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Quit a $40K Corporate Job and Made $100K in Less Than 6 Months
Nationwide — Patrice Stewart is an experienced professional with over 18 years in the accounting, banking, and tax industries. In 2008, while still working a corporate job, she started a […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches E-Commerce Marketplace and Uncensored Social Network App for the Cannabis Community
Nationwide — Meet 30-year-old Travis Stocking, a cannabis media entrepreneur that is the CEO and founder of HERBPON, a brand-new e-commerce-based mobile app company promoting cannabis products and services through […]
Mom Partners With 9-Year-Old Daughter to Launch New Collection of Back-to-School Gear
Nationwide — Chrishonda Benson, founder and CEO of Pretty Dope Society, has partnered with her 9-year-old daughter, Mariah, to launch a new line of backpacks with a whole lot of […]
This 6AM Morning Acceleration Program Builds Discipline For Black Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Nationwide — Through his continued efforts to elevate the black community, author, mentor, veteran, and serial entrepreneur Marc Coley is facilitating an accountability program to help build discipline for entrepreneurs […]
Meet the Founder of the Fastest-Growing Black-Owned Digital Marketing Agency in Dayton, Ohio
Nationwide — Nate Dillard, founder and CEO of LunarX Agency, has partnered with four other Black-owned digital marketing agencies (Qme Spotlight, Eleviv Creative Agency, Heartland Marketing, and Hunter Brand Consulting) […]
Producer of Apollo Theater 'Amateur Night' Publishes New Peace-of-Mind Estate Planner
Nationwide — Ask yourself… What good is a will or an insurance policy if no one can find it? Did she own stocks? Where did he bank? Who is his/her […]
Black Entrepreneur Takes Hair Care Industry By Storm, Launches All-Natural Wave Pomade With Organic Ingredients
Nationwide — Meet Umar Clark, the founder and CEO of Sheesh 360, an all-natural wave pomade brand that everyone in the hair wave community is talking about. His 100% organic […]
Founders Launch Fastest Growing Black-Owned Community of Mental Health Professionals
Nationwide — Clinicians of Color is a community of mental health professionals whose mission is to connect BIPOC mental health communities to services. Clinicians of Color was founded by Lisa […]
First Black-Owned Race Team to Win an IndyCar-Sanctioned Race Secures 2022 Detroit Grand Prix Sponsor
Indianapolis, IN — Force Indy race team is excited to be sponsored by Lear Corporation, sponsor of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The Indianapolis-based team headed to Detroit to compete […]
Black Contractor Hired to Remove Confederate Statues Launches NFT Collection to Raise Millions for Social & Economic Programs Across the U.S.
Nationwide — Devon Henry, whose company was hired to meticulously dismantle Confederate monuments across the country, is giving new meaning to the Confederate flag’s 13 stars with the launch of […]
Entrepreneur Launches Florida's Newest Black Woman-Owned Creative Digital Marketing Agency
Nationwide — Nickisha Matthews, CEO of 904 Business Solutions, the Florida-based executive consultancy, has announced the successful opening of her new creative digital marketing agency, Creative Business Branding™. It innovatively […]
Entrepreneur Launches Black-Owned Recruiting Platform to Help Minority Software Engineers Land Tech Jobs
Nationwide — Meet Geno Miller, the 27-year-old serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Shtudy, a developer-focused career platform that is leading the charge for diversity in tech by connecting 10,0000 pre-vetted […]
HBCU Student, Teen Entrepreneur Creates His Own Hair Care Brand Due to the Lack of Products on Shelves Representing Young Black Boys
Nationwide — 18-year-old Khalil Battle, a freshman at Howard University and a Tiktok influencer, has launched a new Black-owned hair care brand called KingCurls. When your brand starts with the […]
4 Things Black People Must Do to Prepare for the Coming Recession
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP is an African American Certified Financial Planner and Advisor who also hosts a call-in financial talk show. Below he reveals four things that people should […]
Former Best Buy Store Manager Makes History, Launches Black-Owned Vegan Beauty and Cosmetic Brand
Both Walmart and Amazon now carry his products Nationwide — Meet Stefan McClinnahan, the founder and President of Olazion, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned beauty and cosmetics company. Based in […]
Woman Founder Launches Retail Space Exclusively For Black-Owned Brands
Nationwide – Rashunda Rene, founder and CEO of Innovative Entrepreneurs Hub, a hybrid shared workspace and business development and management company based in Los Angeles, has launched a crowdfunding campaign […]
Founder Makes History With First-Ever All-In-One Mobile App For Black Businesses
Nationwide — Kyle D. Amaker, founder and CEO of Go Black Own, LLC, which specializes in Internet-related services and products for Black-owned businesses, has made history with the launch of […]
Founder of Atlanta-Based Incubator Has Helped Open Over 200 Black-Owned Brick and Mortar Stores Nationally
Nationwide — Meet Professor Devin Robinson, Sr., the CEO and founder of Urban Business Institute, a Black business training center that with its partners has opened over 200 brick and […]
Harvard-Trained Lawyer, Owner of Black-Owned Production Company Inks Major Deal For Streaming Content Development
Nationwide — Raye Mitchell, a University of Southern California, MBA and Harvard Law School trained lawyer and the co-founder of The Bossology® 53 Entertainment LLC, a Black-owned content production company, […]
Two Siblings Make History With Organic Black-Owned Ginger-Based Beverage
Nationwide — Meet Sandra and Sheylon, the two entrepreneurial sisters who are the founders of Ginsation Ginger, a Black-owned wellness beverage brand that is now available to be delivered directly […]
These 2 Black Tech Entrepreneurs Will Launch Smart Cities in Ghana, Belize, and the Cayman Islands by 2030
Nationwide — Meet Joseph Carswell and Daryl D. Jones, two African American entrepreneurs who have launched a very ambitious project called Wealth First City, a series of smart cities centered […]
Black Twin Sisters From Texas Make History, Graduate Simultaneously With Master's Degrees
Nationwide — Meet Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love, fraternal twins from the Fifth Ward area of Houston, Texas. They recently made history when they simultaneously graduated from Lamar University with Master’s […]
Dad and Son Launch 1st Black Male-Owned Wig and Extension Line After Acquiring BlackHair.com From Asian Owners
Nationwide — 41-year-old Dante Lee, and his 15-year-old son, DJ, have made history as the first African American father and son duo to own their own line of wigs and […]
Meet the First Black Plastic Surgeon to be Formally Fellowship Trained in Transgender Surgery
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman, the first black plastic surgeon to be formally fellowship-trained in Transgender/Gender affirmation surgery. He is a highly skilled board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving […]
Meet the Trademark Lawyer Teaching Black Entrepreneurs How to Own Their Brand Without the Expensive Legal Costs
Nationwide — Attorney Shymane Robinson, founder and CEO of True Lawyer, is helping transform communities by helping entrepreneurs gain ownership of their business and intellectual property without the expensive legal […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Online Shoe Boutique Launches New Collection
Nationwide — Low Heel No Heel is a Black woman-owned online shoe boutique that specializes in affordable, comfortable shoes that are under 4 inches tall. The company has recently launched […]
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 […]