Nationwide — Meet Ashley Thomas, a successful entrepreneur who has completely transformed from a life of stripping, pimping, and prostitution to founding the nation’s first Black woman-owned transportation call center […]
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Founder of Black-Owned Luxury Nude Footwear Shoe Line Celebrates 4 Years in Business
Nationwide — Jeneba Barrie, the founder and CEO of Dallas, Texas-based Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear, a diverse and inclusive luxury skin-tone (nude) shoe line, is celebrating four years of business.
Young Black Couple From DC on a Mission to Help Entrepreneurs Build Wealth in Cannabis and Crypto
Nationwide — 31-year-old Tre’Von Dorsey and his wife, 34-year-old Mercedes Teasley-Dorsey, are the founders of CEED, a Black-owned AI-backed, cloud-based digital ecosystem built to help other Black entrepreneurs and innovators […]
10-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History, Lands Major Book Distribution Deal in Hundreds of Stores
Nationwide — Nyla Johnson, a 10-year-old author and entrepreneur from Rochester, Michigan, is celebrating that her books are being distributed and sold at more than 250 Meijer store locations across […]
Black Woman with Doctorate Degree Makes History, Wins 3 Pageant Titles in One Year
Nationwide — Meet Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon, an African American woman from Columbia, South Carolina who holds a Doctor of Education degree, and has made history by becoming a three-time pageant […]
Black IT Guru Launches Social Media Platform That Celebrates Black and Brown Culture, Unity and Love
Nationwide — Meet Ernest L. Manning Jr, founder and CEO of WeKinFolk.com, an online space that celebrates Black business achievements while building social connections. He refers to this revolutionary platform […]
Founder of Black-Owned Real Estate Academy Expands, Now Offers Real Estate Investing Classes
Nationwide — Meet Lanessa Pettigrew, the founder and CEO of Apex Real Estate Academy based in Powder Springs, Georgia. She first opened the academy four years ago but has been […]
Female Founder Makes History, Raises $1.5 Million in Funding for Black Woman-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — Dr. Cameka Smith, CEO and Founder of The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based […]
Single Mom of 3 Makes History as Newest Black Woman-Owned Supplier to HBCUs and Federal/ State Government Agencies
Her company has the ability to produce and ship same day over 2 million units per day of personal protective equipment (PPE). Nationwide — Jennifer Barbosa, founder and CEO of […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Teaching Children How to Invest and Manage Money
Nationwide — Diligence: From Poverty to Prosperity is the latest publication by author Derek White that teaches good financial habits to children through an engaging story.
Single Mom of 2 Opens First Black-Owned Pediatric Practice in Galveston County, Texas
Nationwide — Meet La Tosha Holmes, CPNP-PC, a Certified Nurse Practitioner from Webster, Texas, who at 42 years old has launched iCare Pediatrics, the first ever Black-owned pediatric practice in […]
27-Year-Old Quits Corporate Job, Builds Her Own Empire, Now Giving $25K in Funding to Black Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Meet Mandy Bowman, the founder and CEO of the Official Black Wall Street (OBWS) app. In 2017, when she was 27, she quit her corporate job as a […]
Founder of Black Woman-Owned Mortgage Company Helping Homebuyers in Philadelphia Get $10K Grants
Nationwide — Lisa K. Farrell, founder and CEO of Lisa Home Mortgage, a Black-owned federal and multi-state licensed mortgage company, is working with first-time homebuyers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to help […]
Meet the Executive Coach Who Helped Black Women Get $10 Million in Salary Raises During the Pandemic
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 […]
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 […]
Meet the Financial Therapist Helping Black Families Overcome Financial Trauma
Nationwide — In a striking convergence of life and work, award-winning financial therapist and Forbes columnist Rahkim Sabree announces the release of his new book, Overcoming Financial Trauma: How to […]
Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership
Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Human-Centered AI Platform to Help Nigerians and the Global African Community
Nationwide — Clement Joshua, a Nigerian entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of 6Clement Joshua, the parent company of 6IXAI, has announced the public launch of 6AI inside 6ixapp.com, […]
Black Financial Expert Urges Americans Facing SNAP Benefit Cuts to Take Control
Nationwide — As millions of Americans face uncertainty over potential cuts to SNAP food benefits, Jayson Thornton, CFP, founder of Thornton Financial and host of the popular podcast Pocket Watching […]
11-Year-Old CEO's Black-Owned Doll Brand Makes Amazon's Toy Book for 5th Year in a Row
Nationwide — Orijin Bees, the award-winning brand co-founded by 11-year-old Esi Orijin, continues its streak of inclusion and representation with a feature in Amazon’s Toy Book for the Fifth Year […]
First Black Woman to Launch a Drone Academy in Texas Gives $1K Scholarship to Future Pilots
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers, founder of TCB Drones Academy, made history as the first Black woman to register a drone academy in the state of Texas. Now, she’s paying it […]
HBCU Grad With 2 Degrees in Psychology Creates Dolls to Build Confidence in Black Girls
Nationwide — Shaneisha Dodson, an African American entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California, and an HBCU graduate with two degrees in Psychology, is also the founder of The Brilliant Girl Doll […]
Black Tax Industry Leader Launches Trainings to Help Tax Professionals Save Thousands in IRS Fines and Build Compliant Businesses
After Two Decades and Eight Audits Without Penalties, She’s Redefining What True Due Diligence Looks Like For Tax Pros. Nationwide — With 21 years in the tax industry and a […]
Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"
Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]
Attorney Zulu Ali Recognized by Leading Legal Publication for Carrying the Spirit of Iconic Black Legal Pioneers
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali has been recognized by The Lawyer Herald as carrying the spirit of Iconic Black Legal Pioneers like Thurgood Marshall and Johnnie Cochran. The Lawyer Herald […]
Black Psychologist and Entrepreneur Overcomes Two-Time Battle with Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Dr. April T. Berry, a licensed psychologist, professor, and entrepreneur, was diagnosed in January 2023 with Stage II Breast Cancer. Most of 2023 was spent undergoing 6 rounds […]
Successful Black Entrepreneur and Stock Market Expert Teaching People How to Generate Income Outside of a Job
Nationwide — J.R. Fenwick, a successful African American entrepreneur, stock market expert, and CEO of FLip That Stock, is teaching everyday people how to generate income outside of a job […]
Black Cubicle Worker Able to Leave His Job after Learning To Trade Options, Now Teaching Others How To Trade and Change Their Financial Future
Nationwide — Eric Johnson, like millions of other people, was working a regular 9 to 5 job in a cubicle. Tired of the daily grind, he started looking for other […]
Newly Revised Book Asks Black Families, “What Could You Do With A Million Dollars?”
Nationwide — Get Rich While Black… without Being an Athlete, Entertainer or Drug Dealer (Revised Edition) by Chuck Starks, a newly revised book, is a must-read for anyone who aspires […]
Entrepreneur Empowers Black-Owned Businesses With New All-in-One Business Operating System
Nationwide — Kyle Amaker, Founder and CEO of Go Black Own, LLC, proudly announces the launch of GoBlackly OS, a groundbreaking business operating system designed to help Black-owned businesses grow, […]
Entrepreneur Launches Black-Owned Affordable Luxury Brand of Handbags and Jewelry
Her brand already known for its iconic handbags now introduces its first demi-fine jewelry piece, blending timeless design, accessibility, and empowerment for modern women. Nationwide — Meet Seneca Berniard Connor, […]
Woman Makes History as First Black Person to Lead Alabama Optometric Association in 120 Years
Nationwide — Dr. Valencia Robertson Wells has made history as the first Black President of the Alabama Optometric Association in its 120-year history — a groundbreaking achievement that cements her […]
First Trans Woman of Color Receives Honorary Doctorate in International Law and Legal Studies
Nationwide — Toni Newman, renowned author, human rights advocate, and social justice leader, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Azteca University for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of […]
Meet the Founder Helping Black Women Navigate Job Loss, Layoffs, and DEI Retraction
New online community offers support, strategy, and sisterhood for Black women navigating career transitions amid a rising unemployment rate and an increasingly unstable job market Nationwide — Career Love LLC […]
Meet the Black Woman Leading America's Largest Adult Wellness Movement to End Loneliness and Depression
Nationwide — In a society battling rising rates of loneliness, suicide, burnout, and racial inequity, one woman is leading a grassroots movement that’s reimagining wellness as a path to personal […]
New Collection of Black Wearable Art Pays Tribute to Black Culture, Tradition, and Fashion
Limited-edition designs arrive in velvet keepsake bags, blending heritage, artistry, and community connection. Nationwide — Heritage Pin Co., a Black-owned lifestyle brand, is bringing culture to life in a whole […]
From Homeless to Forbes: Black Entrepreneur Creates $200K Executive Transformation Program
Asa Leveaux’s Industry Icon Program Delivers Tangible Done-For-You Assets Including Bestselling Books, Trademarked Methodologies, and $4,500+ Speaking Fees—Not Just “Thought Leader Access” Nationwide — The grocery store parking lot was […]
Black Female Private Investigator Lands New Netflix Series, Celebrates 15 Years as the Owner of a Detective Agency
Nationwide — Breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industry and redefining what it means to be a private investigator, Brianne Joseph, owner of the six-figure detective agency Sly Fox Investigations, is […]
Black Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Sells His Company to the Nation’s Largest Towing Firm
Nationwide — Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Early Walker, best known for his success and community-driven leadership, has officially sold his company to the largest towing and vehicle management firm in […]
Black Founder Launches 2-Day Summit Fueling the Future of Black Indie Film and Immersive Storytelling
Nationwide — DeShuna Spencer, Founder and CEO of kweliTV and her 501(c)(3) partner, the Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC), have announced Black.Indie.Ignite., a two-day gathering on October 3-4, 2025, in […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who is Mastering the Art of Building Networks and Social Media
Nationwide — Dr. Jacqueline King, PhD, is a visionary leader whose unique ability to build powerful networks and leverage social media has transformed countless lives and businesses. As the Founder […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years Helping People Increase Their Body’s Mitochondria Using Natural Nutrition
Nationwide — Rodger Hill, the CEO and Co-Founder of More Mito LLC, a high-tech nutritional company, has developed a pioneering approach to address a critical but often overlooked factor, mitochondrial […]
Founder of Black-Owned Gift Wrapping Paper Says Chinese Companies Are Stealing Her Designs
Mah Melanin, the first African American–owned stationery brand in Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, and Hallmark in the gift wrap category, faces knockoffs after viral TikTok success. Nationwide — Ardean Miller-Marbley, Founder […]
Former Educator Launches Black Parenting Academy with Proven Strategies for Nurturing Talented Kids
In a world where social media, entertainment, and sports can make or break young Black talent, the Black Parenting Academy provides parents with actionable strategies to protect and empower their […]
Black Entrepreneur With 40+ Years of Experience in Government Contracting Reveals Her Proven Strategies
Acu-Elligent Launches Advanced “GovCon Growth Suite” for Scaling Beyond the First Contract. Nationwide — Lori Smith, CEO and Founder of Acu-Elligent, has more than 40 years of experience in government […]
Black Woman Makes History, Wins Prestigious Award for $377M in Real Estate Sales in One Year
Nationwide — Claudienne Hibbert-Smith, the Founder and CEO of TRU Real Estate Exchange Elite, and an African American real estate mogul from Miami, Florida, has been recognized by the National […]
Black Founder of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Announces 2025 Event
Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment LTD, has announced that the Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Convergence 2025 will be held October 9–12, 2025, in […]