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34-Year-Old Black Real Estate Investor Just Bought Two More Hotels and Wants to Help Others Do The Same

Davonne Reaves, Black woman hotel owner

Nationwide — Davonne Reaves could have stopped at making history. After all, becoming one of the youngest African American women hotel owners in America is no small feat. But the […]

Black Entrepreneur Takes on Canada's Largest City, Launches TorontoJobs.com

Dante Lee, founder of TorontoJobs

Nationwide — Dante Lee, a veteran entrepreneur who has been a leader in the diversity recruiting industry for more than 20 years, is now taking on the city of Toronto, […]

HBCU Hackathon to Pay $60,000 in Prize Money to Black College Student Winners

HBCU Connect ServiceNow Hackathon

Nationwide — The founders of HBCU Connect have partnered with ServiceNow, a multi-billion-dollar software company known for its cloud computing platform, to launch a 6-week, part-time Virtual Learning Experience + […]

27-Year Old With Doctorate Degree in Business Was Initially Rejected By 25 Universities

Dr. Eli Joseph

Nationwide — Dr. Eli Joseph earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at age 21, and a doctorate degree while teaching at an Ivy League […]

This Plant-Based Entrepreneur Makes Almost $1M a Year Selling Authentic Sea Moss

Plant-Based Jeff

Nationwide — Meet Jeff Austin, founder of Plant-Based Jeff, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned retailers of plant-based education & sea moss products. In 2020, he started his company to specifically […]

Founder of Black Woman-Owned Tea Brand Expands Grocery Store Distribution into 22 States

Penny Crockett, founder of Pennies Teas

Nationwide — Pennie Crockett, founder and CEO of Pennie’s Teas, now has nationwide distribution of her products in 22 states at The Fresh Market, Giant Foods, and Whole Foods Market. […]

Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store Owner Celebrates 13 Years, Launches Braids Beauty Subscription Box

Donna Heath-Gonzalez, founder of Babs Hair Beauty

Nationwide — Donna Heath-Gonzalez is a native of Jamaica who immigrated to the U.S. and became an entrepreneur during the 2008 recession. She exited her career in the finance industry […]

Black Woman Leaves Corporate Job to Open DNA Lab Facility and Drug Testing Center

S. Michelle Foye, founder and CEO of Precis Screening

Nationwide — Meet S. “Michelle” Foye, the founder and CEO of Précis Screening, an Atlanta-based premier drug and alcohol screening company with ancillary offerings of pre-employment services such as background […]

New Black Business App Taps into the Superhero in All of Us

The Black Biz App

Nationwide — Superheroes emerge out of crisis situations. This can be seen in the Black Panther film when T’Challa was faced with the crisis surrounding Wakanda. T’Challa became the “Superhero” […]

Atlanta Entrepreneur Relaunches Iconic Image Celebrating Natural Hair

Candice L. Williams, creator of Lock into Your Heritage poster

‘Lock Into Your Heritage’ gained popularity through regular appearances on the production sets of the sitcoms, ‘Living Single’ and ‘Cosby’. Nationwide — Entrepreneur and collection creator, Candice L. Williams, is […]

How Two Entrepreneurs Turned $2K into $2 Million Selling Hair From the Trunk of Their Cars

Ashley Williams and Khat Brim, founders of Hair Are Us

Nationwide — Meet Ashley Williams and Khat Brim, the founders of a multi-million dollar e-commerce brand called Hair Are Us, which is now a major supplier of high-quality extensions, weaves, […]

15-Year-Old CEO Makes History, Opens Retail Store and Girls’ Salon

Gabby Goodwin, 15-year old CEO of Confidence

Nationwide — Gabby Goodwin, from Columbia, South Carolina, now has a headquarters, girls’ salon, and retail store for her business, thanks to parents Comedian Mike Goodwin and Rozalynn Goodwin. The […]

Founder Launches Line of Beach Towels That Celebrates the Beauty of Black Women

Kinyatta Gray, founder of Glam Beach Towels

Nationwide — Meet Kinyatta E. Gray, the CEO of FlightsInStilettos, LLC and founder of the newest Black-owned beach towel brand called the Glam Girl Beach Towel Collection. The beach towels […]

Entrepreneur Takes Lessons From Black Millionaires and Launches Virtual Network & Mastermind

Brother Bedford

Nationwide — After interviewing and developing relationships with Black millionaires over the last 16 years, Brother Bedford has taken their lessons, mindsets, habits, behaviors and launched The Masters of Business […]

Now Married, Young Black Millionaire Couple Reveal How They Met on Instagram

Dawn Dickson and her husband, Frederick Akpoghene

Nationwide — Frederick Akpoghene and Dawn Dickson-Akpoghene, a married couple who are also both successful technology entrepreneurs have ventured into the literary world with the debut of their first book, […]

Founder of Black-Owned Stationery Brand Lands Deal With Target; Fulfills Dream of Late Husband

Founders of DynaSmiles

Nationwide — Daveia Odoi, owner/ illustrator of Black-owned stationery brand, The DynaSmiles by DNT, has launched 3 of her designer journals in Target stores online. Each journal features artwork that […]

Entrepreneur Opens Only Black Woman-Owned Beauty Academy in South Jersey

Atiyah Johnson, founder of Janas Hair Academy

Clementon, NJ — Atiya Johnson, a salon owner for 17 years, is now also the owner of Janas Cosmetology Academy – the first Black woman-owned beauty academy in South Jersey. […]

Black Entrepreneur Invents Patented Hair Shield That Protects Weaves, Wigs and Extensions

Delanise Carter, founder of The Hair Shield

The Hair Shield helps women protect their investments Nationwide — Meet Delanise Carter, the founder and inventor of The Hair Shield, a product that she launched in 2018 as a […]

Entrepreneur and Iconic Singer Jody Watley Releases Surprise New Dance/Club Remix Album on Her Record Label Imprint

Jody Watley's new album, Renderings Remixes

Nationwide — The new Jody Watley Dance/Remix EP has arrived, just in time for the holidays and a ‘must-have’ in your playlist!

Black Woman CEO Celebrates Having Helped Firms Secure More than $47M in Funding

Tiffany L. Wright, founder of Resourceful CEO LLC

Nationwide — Tiffany C. Wright, founder of The Resourceful CEO, LLC, has now helped tens of companies secure more than $47 million in funding. This milestone is a major move […]

Black-Owned Herbal Brand Enhances Long Time Product, Alpha RX Plus, to Overcome ED

Black man taking ED herbal supplement

Nationwide — Live Natural, formally Alpha RX Plus, the Black-owned herbal products company providing solutions that keep harmony in the bedroom since 2012 has enhanced the efficacy of their long-time […]

Black Business Owner of Big Red’s Hot Sauce Makes Forbes Next 1000 List

Paul Ford, founder of Big Reds Hot Sauce

Nationwide — Paul Ford and his wife, Tasia, the owners of Big Red’s Hot Sauce have always been known for bringing the full flavor of hot sauces with the heat […]

Meet the Entrepreneur Helping HBCU Grads Get Hired For STEM Job Openings

Dante Lee, founder of STEAM Jobs

Nationwide — It’s now easier than ever for HBCU graduates to find well-paying tech jobs thanks to a new website called STEAM Jobs. STEAM (an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

Meet the Founder of a Black-Owned Self-Driving Vehicle Startup That Mobilizes Healthcare Services

Frederick Akpoghene, founder Jego Technologies

JéGO Pods connect on-the-go consumers to personal care and nearby business services via driverless technology. Miami, FL — Frederick Akpoghene is the founder of JéGO Technologies, Inc., a Black-owned designer […]

After Securing $17M+ in Funds, Entrepreneur Offers Free Live Grant Writing Training to For-Profit & Nonprofit Organizations

Linda Peavy, owner of Lipav Writing Academy

Willoughby Hills, OH — Linda Peavy, the owner of LiPav Consulting, LLC, is offering free online grant writing training for nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Her company has written grants and […]

Gladys Knight's Son Sentenced to Prison, Owes $1M in Taxes For Chicken & Waffles Restaurant

Gladys Knight with her son

Nationwide — Shanga Hankerson, the 45-year old son of legendary soul singer Gladys Knight, has been sentenced to two years in prison for unpaid taxes. He apparently used the owed […]

Taraji P. Henson’s Top 7 Black Business Gift Guide

Taraji P. Henson

Nationwide — Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a […]

Black Women Celebrated in New Pin-Up Art and Home Decor Brand Designs

Betty D'Minx pin up art featuring Black women

Nationwide — Pinup art, born in the era of madmen, has long had a diversity problem that has either misrepresented or completely ignored Black women. For this reason, premiere pinup […]

Black Entrepreneurs Host Virtual Summit Teaching Business Owners How to Increase Sales and Lead Generation

Speakers at the Big Push Virtual Summit

Nationwide — The Business Help Network, comprised of successful African American entrepreneurs, marketers, and digital strategists, is facilitating a virtual summit that will empower entrepreneurs to accelerate their businesses. The […]

Black IT Consultant Leaves His Job, Creates Powerful Mental Technology That Helps Veterans With PTSD

Gerard Nguedi, founder of Faith S Magnet

Nationwide — Gerard Nguedi is a highly educated African American man from Cameroon who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2016 after being repeatedly assaulted by the police for no reason.

Black Inventor of Entrepreneurship Board Game to Be Featured on History Channel Special

Elliott Eddie, founder of Entrepreneur Game

Nationwide — Elliott Eddie, the inventor and founder of The Entrepreneur Game, an award-winning board game, will be featured on a History Channel special later this month. As a modern-day […]

Mompreneur & Daughter Team Up, Launch Black-Themed Backpacks, Handbags, etc. to Inspire People of Color

Chrishonda Benson and her daughter

Nationwide — Chrishonda Benson from Charlotte, North Carolina wanted to show her daughter that her brown skin and bold features were beautiful, so she used the representation gap in the […]

Celebrities Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones, and Maino Support Black-Owned Jewelry Brand During NYC Fashion Week

Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones and Maino

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

Lorenzo Lewis

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

Zoe Oli, CEO of Beautiful Curly Me

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

Yusef Andre-Wiley

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

Germaine Leroux

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

Randy and Renee Hughes

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

Bobby Robinson

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

BAD Hair Uprooted exhibit

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

Keeana Barber

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

Owners and staff at Jengo Facilities

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

Jackson Lewis and Samira Jackson

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

Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, Founders of Godxess

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

Ernest L. Manning, Founder and CEO of WeKinFolk

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

Cameron Richards, Founder of Somatic Massage and Therapy

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

Super CJ Black Animated Series

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

Taurea Vision Avant

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

Jeff Moore

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

George McKinney

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

Santia Deck

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

Kimberly Perrymond and other Black event planners

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

Tarik Edmonson

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

Dante Lee and daughter, Kiyah

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

TJ Loftin

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

Black girl with Dahilia and Friends children's books

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

Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue

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

Therez Fleetwood

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

Iris Patterson with her mom and daughter

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

Leroy and Shenna Lasenburg, Founders of Premium Spades

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

Founders of Archwood Exchange in Phoenix

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

Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons

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

Students who participated in a jewelry diamond business training program

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

Founders of Vontelle

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 […]