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 […]
Business/ Career
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 […]
Black Entrepreneur & Award-Winning Podcaster Hides 60 Success Secrets in Thought-Provoking Adult Coloring Book
Entrepreneur & Award-Winning Podcaster Creates Adult Coloring Book Filled with Success Secrets Blended into Each Design. Nationwide — Adults everywhere can experience the therapeutic power of coloring while learning simple […]
Nadula Hair Reveals New Logo For Its V Part Wigs, Plus They Are Easier to Install and Remove
Nationwide — Nadula Hair, one of the leading professional human hair wigs suppliers, has designed an exclusive logo for their V part wigs. V part wigs are the main products […]
Female Founder of Official Black Wall Street Relaunches Black Business Discovery App Just in Time For Juneteenth
Nationwide — Mandy Bowman, founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, a discovery app for Black-owned businesses, has relaunched its platform to propel the Buy Black movement and increase […]
Black Woman, Owner of 14 Healthcare Franchise Locations, Nominated as Forbes Next 1000 Honoree
Nationwide — Meet Lativah Greene, the founder and CEO of Compassionate Helpers, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned healthcare franchises in the country. A serial entrepreneur from Detroit, Michigan, Lativah was […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Ohio Program Celebrates Helping 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble
Nationwide — Robinson New Way Empowerment was created to mentor, teach, assist, and empower at-risk youth and young adults. Recently, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based organization reached a major milestone by successfully […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Mississippi Native Dr. Corey Wiggins Named 15th President of Tougaloo College
Nationwide — The Tougaloo College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Wiggins, a Mississippi native and nationally recognized public policy leader, as the 15th president of Tougaloo College, effective […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Black-Owned Construction Company Partners with Boxer Roy Jones Jr and Others to Launch Saving the Kids Initiative
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black family-owned construction company, together with RJJ Saving the Kids and initiative partners Roy Jones Jr., Johnny Damon, Jackie Siegel, and Darrell Choates […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood
Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]
Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day
Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]
Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact
Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]
Black Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Disrespected by Locksmith Who Didn't Believe She Was the Owner
Nationwide — Shelita Jaclyn, an African American franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A in Chesapeake, Virginia, went viral after a locksmith refused to recognize her authority and tried to speak only to […]
Walter Johnson AKA Unc Now Owns the "Tendernism" Trademark Thanks to a Black Attorney's Help
Nationwide — Walter Johnson, the man whose unforgettable phrase “Tendernism” took social media by storm, is now the official owner of the trademark thanks to a remarkable act of help […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians
Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]
Black Serial App Entrepreneur to Debut New Book by Mobilizing 1,000 Women-Led App Businesses in 30 Days
Nationwide — In celebration of the March 10th release of her new book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills, serial app […]
Phoenix to Host First Black Entrepreneur Week in Arizona this August: Building Power, Legacy, and Opportunity
Nationwide — In August 2026, Phoenix, America’s 5th largest city, will host a landmark event dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and investing in Black business leadership across the state. Arizona Black […]
Black Woman Therapist Defeats DoorDash in Federal Trademark Battle — Without a Lawyer
Dr. Ashley Bryant Took on a $70-Billion Tech Giant, Represented Herself, and Won Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Bryant had a simple idea: build a software platform to help therapists grow […]
Black Founder Launches Specialized Educational Consulting Services for Families Living Abroad
Nationwide — Dr. Doresa Jennings, Founder and CEO of Key Destiny Unlimited, a premier provider of educational consulting services, is proud to launch comprehensive packages designed specifically to help families […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Service to Beat Up Men Who Abuse Women
Nationwide — Aleti Crystal, a content creator and entrepreneur from Uganda, runs a vigilante-style business that targets men accused of abusing women. She says her mission is to protect survivors […]
15-Year-Old Black CEO Launches the First Ultra-Soft Disposable Facial Towels for Kids with Sensitive Skin
Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the dermatologist-approved skincare brand co-founded by mother-son duo Patrice Chappelle and Bron Echols, has officially launched MelanVelvet, believed to be the first ultra-soft disposable facial towels […]
HBCU Grad Marks 9-Year Milestone as Owner of a Black-Owned Payroll Company
Nationwide — Bryon Jennings, Founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, is celebrating nine years of sustained growth while expanding his national footprint in the PEO services industry. His company […]
Baltimore Bag Co. Relaunches During Black History Month, Honoring Black Economic Legacy and American Craftsmanship
Turning History into Design and Resilience into Brand Power. Nationwide — This Black History Month, Baltimore Bag Co. (BBC) is launching a renewed brand chapter rooted in history, craftsmanship, and […]
Meet the Black Visionary Healthcare Leader Redefining Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Nationwide — Visionary author, healthcare consultant, and tech innovator Dr. Lanette Woods launches her latest book, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shaping the Future: The New Era of Medical Coding. This pioneering […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
Forbes Magazine Spotlights Black-Owned Law Firm for Defending Marginalized Communities
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine Global Edition has spotlighted Attorney Zulu Ali, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and founder of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, recognizing his leadership […]