Nationwide — In 2020, Jaines Andrades, an African American woman from Springfield, Massachusetts who was once a janitor at Baystate Medical Center, achieved her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner […]
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12-Year-Old Janae Madison is the New Face of Fun and Fitness
Former Miss Pre-Teen Georgia Is Inspiring Kids Nationwide with Her New Workout Journal Nationwide — Janae Madison, a multi-talented 12-year-old actor, model, and entrepreneur, is making waves not only on […]
Renowned Black Plastic Surgeon’s Practice Voted as Philadelphia’s Favorite For Cosmetic Surgery and Liposuction
Nationwide — Dr. Jude Opoku-Agyeman, an award-winning board-certified Black plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the Founder of Opoku Plastic Surgery, is celebrating that his practice has been recognized by the […]
Black Mom of 3, DC Public School Teacher, Launches Online Art Classes For Young People, Ages 5-12
Nationwide — Jennaye Fennell, an African American mother of three and a DC public school teacher, is also the founder and CEO of Manifesting Masterpiece which offers online art classes […]
Black Entrepreneur Whose All-Natural, Organic Body Scrubs Are Sold in Target Launches Nationwide 20-City Tour
Nationwide — Tiffany Nicole Cartwright, Founder and CEO of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs is on a mission to retain her company’s position on Target store shelves so she can help others […]
Owner of Black-Owned Hair Salon in Metro Detroit Releases First Ever Natural Hair Dictionary
Nationwide — Mo Williams, founder of Such a Natural, a Black-owned hair salon in Metro Detroit, has authored and published the world’s first ever Natural Hair Dictionary®, a new book […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Helping to Build a Shopping Center in Rhode Island
Nationwide — As an African American woman in real estate development, Maranda Walker Dowell is elevating the concept of ‘Buy the Block’ to remarkable new heights. She is the co-founder […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Makes History with Her Line of Coffee That Combines the Power of Organic Mushrooms
Nationwide — Jessica Francois, a 35-year-old Haitian American entrepreneur from West Palm Beach, Florida, has become the first Black woman in history to launch a line of mushroom coffee. Her […]
Black Entrepreneur/ Holistic Health Coach Launches 3 New Apps to Help Beat Diabetes Naturally
Pilot Program Offers Coaching For $0 Out of Pocket Utilizing New Revolutionary Apps Nationwide — Meet David Hebb, an African American Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner and the founder of […]
Nation’s Largest Non-Profit Youth Organization Tied to Law Enforcement Appoints New Black CEO and President
Nationwide — The National Association of Police Athletic Activities Leagues ushered in new leadership at its recently concluded annual training conference, celebrating a new era for the nation’s largest non-profit […]
Black Nonprofit Leader to Receive Exemplary Service Luminary Award from the National Bar Association
Toni D. Newman, Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council) in Washington DC, is being honored by the National Bar Association’s […]
Founder of Black-Owned Tech Startup Introduces Second 5G Smartphone Release
Nationwide — In a remarkable display of innovation, 29-year-old Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the founder of NSPRE, has introduced her second smartphone, 4 years after the first one. Moncrief, a tech founder […]
Black Trauma Specialist With 20 Years of Experience Working For Fortune 500 Companies to Deliver Groundbreaking Webcast
Nationwide — Tiffany Mensah, Certified Trauma Support Specialist and Executive Director of D.O.V.E.S. Network®, is set to deliver a groundbreaking webcast titled “Trauma-Informed HR: The Key to Unlocking Your Team’s […]
Entrepreneur and His Nephew Open First Black-Owned Textile Factory in the Philippines
Nationwide — Umar Clark, a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to advancing Black empowerment, has partnered with his nephew, Nasiym Blackwell, to launch Clark Textile Trading, the first Black-owned textile enterprise in […]
Founder to Host the First National Black AI Literacy Week Featuring Over 30 AI Industry Leaders
Nationwide — From June 9-15, over 30 AI industry leaders and innovators will converge online to deliver knowledge and insights through free workshops, seminars, and meetings. Spanning from 9am to […]
Black Dad and Son Launch 5th Annual Online Summer Camp Program to Teach Financial Literacy, Investing and More
Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm and his 17-year-old son, Kamari, are the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., a Black-owned non-profit that is very excited to offer online summer camps for young […]
Meet the Self-Taught Black Data Scientist Building Robot AI Smart Homes
Nationwide — Anade Davis is a 37-year-old African American Data Scientist with over 15 years of real estate experience. He started his career in AI working with Robots & Data […]
Meet the Black Designer Whose Vibrant Decor Collection is Now Available at Macy’s, Wayfair, Target, and other Major Retailers
Nationwide — Rochelle Porter Design, a leading Black woman-owned home decor brand, is excited to announce the availability of its new decor collection at major retailers nationwide, just in time […]
Founder Launches New Social Media App Called 'BlackListed' to Empower Black Community Through Networking
Nationwide — Channing Bell, a visionary African American woman with over a decade of experience in product management across the technology and oil and gas sectors, has launched a new […]
Houston Area Black Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Nationwide — Janel Prator is the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert spot in Pearland, Texas, that according to Keith Lee sells the best banana pudding in […]
Black Wellness Expert Known as “The Juice Guy” With 1.2 Million Followers Launches New Book, Five City Tour
Nationwide — Harold Leffall, celebrated author, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, known to his 1.2 million followers as “The Juice Guy,” is thrilled to announce the launch of his latest book, […]
60-Year-Old Black CEO Fed Up With Night Sweats From Menopause Expands Family-Owned Bamboo Sleepwear Line
Nationwide — 60-year-old Donna Taylor and her sister, Deborah, are now helping women address the issues of menopause with their stylish bamboo sleepwear brand, Sleep Sassy. After becoming fed up […]
Entrepreneur Launches Black-Owned Mental Health Insurance Credentialing Business to Address Mental Health Disparities
Nationwide — Meet Frances Latimer, Founder and CEO of Open Door Billing LLC, an MBE-certified, Black-owned company that aims to address the systemic credentialing disparities that disproportionately affect minority mental […]
Black and Hispanic Tech Professionals Gather in New Orleans for The Third Annual Dreamin' In Color Conference, June 19-21, 2024
Focused on Strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts, Dreamin In Color Strives to Cultivate a Thriving Pipeline of Diverse Tech Talent Nationwide — As the tech and corporate sectors grapple […]
Black Woman Founder Shares Insider Tips to Buying Homes Starting at $500 Bucks
Nationwide — Danielle Nicole, the Founder and CEO of Danielle Nicole Consulting, is a real estate professional headed into her 16th consecutive year as a full-time entrepreneur. On Wednesday, May […]
Tech Executive Traci S. Campbell Grows Streaming Network BeSpire TV with Original Programs
Free Ad-Supported Television Service Available on ROKU and Amazon TV Partners with Content Producers Nationwide — Traci S. Campbell, founder and CEO of BeSpire TV, a Free Ad-Supported Television network, […]
Black Founder's Academy Helps Unexperienced Entrepreneurs to Launch Successful Staffing Agencies
Nationwide — Meet Quera Lee, the Founder and CEO of Opulent Life Academy, a Black-owned entrepreneurial education platform that has a new program aimed at guiding individuals with no prior […]
Black Doctor Launches His Own Brand of Vitamin D3 Supplements to Address Deficiency in the Black Community
Nationwide — Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner, an African American physician who earned his doctorate in medicine from Harvard University, is also the founder and CEO of Shield Vitamins, a Black-owned […]
Black Family-Owned Production Studio Launches Historic Partnership With Ebony Magazine to Produce Video Segments
Nationwide — Chris and McKenzy Bowers, the founders of Tivid TV Studios, a Black-owned all-inclusive production enterprise, have embarked on a pivotal partnership with EBONY Magazine, a leading voice in […]
Black-Owned Product Line For Men With ED Celebrates Another Year of Success
Nationwide — JR Scroggins, the founder of Live Natural, a popular Black-owned line of products including an all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), is celebrating another year’s success. […]
Black Family Makes History, Creates Innovative Coloring Book About Financial Literacy
Nationwide — Financial expert Chris “Fish” Fisher, along with his wife and three children, have proudly unveiled their latest endeavor to empower the next generation with financial literacy Coloring the […]
Black Motivational Speaker Uses Martial Arts Principles to Redefine Success in Business and Life
Nationwide — Willie “The Bam” Johnson, a respected African American figure in the martial arts, business, and motivational realms, proudly introduces his high energy and groundbreaking Warrior Mindset motivational speaking […]
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, […]