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Single Black Mom of 3 With Sickle Cell Anemia Launches Line of Holistic Herbal Teas
Nationwide — Meet Regina Rudolph, a single mother with three children from Richmond, Virginia that is also the founder of Magnolia Wellness – a Black-owned brand of herbal tea products […]
Black Woman Fulfills Her Entrepreneurial Dreams as a Creator, NFT Artist, Author, and More
Nationwide — As someone with an entrepreneurial drive and endless creative passion, Lucenda Starke is the driving power behind numerous innovative businesses. After graduating from University, she began her career […]
Black Entrepreneur Turned Wellness Specialist Launches Program to Help Individuals Reduce Stress
Nationwide — Certified Executive Trainer Denecia Jones is helping entrepreneurs and professionals achieve the ideal work-life balance through her life-changing Balance Within Coaching four-tier coaching program that allows participants to […]
Meet the Black Educator Whose Workbooks Are Being Used in Ghana, Haiti, Mexico and South Korea
Nationwide — Rosa Higgs, an African American educator and the author of Read in 40 Hours or Less workbook series, is celebrating that her books are being used by teachers, […]
Founder of the First Black Woman-Owned Distillery in the U.S. Receives 5 Proclamations From the Government
Nationwide — Vanessa Braxton, the first African American female Master Distiller and Master Blender in the country, has received five proclamations from the New York State government. She received one […]
Female Founder Invests $350K in Funding and Mentorship for 35 Black Women Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Cameka Smith, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of The Boss Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women, has announced the 35 awardees of the 2022 Sage Invest […]
HBCU Grad Launches 1st Ever Financial Family Reunion Summit, Plans to Give Away $10K
Nationwide — Ruby Taylor, founder and CEO of Financial Joy School, is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Financial Family Reunion Summit to be held on September 17th, 2022. Even […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Partners With Walgreens, Reveals How She Secured $100M Investment
Nationwide — Monique Rodriguez launched Mielle Organics back in 2014 and instantly became a leading brand in the haircare and beauty industries. In 2021, she secured $100 million in funding […]
Meet the Founder of the First Black-Owned Brand Approved by the National Eczema Association
Nationwide — Meet Jocelyne Firmin, CEO and founder of Kiyamel, a skincare brand for people who suffer from eczema. Based in Millsboro, Delaware, her company is currently celebrating being the […]
Black Personal Finance Coach, Educator Reveals How to Unlink the Poverty Chain
Nationwide — Ray Williams, a personal finance coach, educator, speaker, and author, is helping underserved families beat poverty through his new book entitled U’s Rules For Financial Success: How To […]
Black-Owned Funeral Home Partners With Genealogist to Preserve Black History By Means of Funeral Programs
Nationwide — Dr. Valarie Richardson, Earl Richardson, Jr., and Alex Richardson, the owners of Richard Funeral Home are working with Dr. Antoinette Harrell, a respected historian and genealogist, to help […]
Ecommerce Expert Who Has Helped Black Business Owners Make $75M Reveals How to "List Build Like a Boss"
Nationwide — Terry Foster, a well-respected entrepreneur and online advertising expert who has helped Black-owned businesses generate more than $75 million in sales in six years, has launched an upcoming […]
Black Dad of 2 Who Left His Corporate Job Now Teaches How to Invest in Digital Currency, the Stock Market, etc
By Arthia Nixon, The Ambassador Agency Nationwide — Jamar James, affectionately known as ‘The Digital Currency Guy’, is a strong advocate for financial freedom and independence. With over 20 years […]
Harvard Law School Grad Launches Newest Black Woman-Owned Film and Content Production Company
Nationwide — Raye Mitchell, a Harvard Law School grad turned entertainment lawyer, has partnered with Cindy Brown, an Olympic Gold Medalist and former WNBA player, to launch Bossology 53 Entertainment, […]
Black Woman Makes History as the Owner of a 5,000 Sq Ft Warehouse, Manufacturing Potent Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Nationwide — Melichsia Boss, the owner and CEO of Potent Jamaican Black Castor Oil, is creating ripples through the hair care industry with her line of unique hair care castor […]
Two HBCU Grads Celebrate $1.5 Billion Valuation of Their Fintech App After Major Deal With Qolo
Angel Rich and Courtney Keen, best friends who met while attending Hampton University, are the founders of the CreditRich app now worth $1.5 billion thanks to a newly signed agreement […]
Black-Owned Publishing Company, HBCU Prep School, is on a Mission to Educate Children of Color
Nationwide — O.W. Gurley, Dora Wells, and Solomon Sir Jones aren’t household names. But Claudia Walker, founder and CEO of an award-winning publishing company based in Oakland, California, called HBCU […]
Black Tech Founder Gives Rec Basketball Players $1.6 Million League
Nationwide — In communities across the country, recreational basketball is more than a way to pass the time while staying in shape; it’s a lifestyle filled with passion for the […]
Founder Launches Virtual School For Young Black Girls to Learn Etiquette, Financial Literacy, and More
Nationwide — Former educator turned entrepreneur Tamika Adams is creating safe spaces for young Black girls, training them in etiquette and equipping them with the necessary skills to be successful […]
Meet the 7-Figure Real Estate Mogul Who Was Once Fired From a Dead End Call Center Job
Nationwide — It’s not every day that you hear of a young Black man getting fired from his dead-end $38,000 a year call center job only to then end up […]
Meet the Pajama Queen Behind the Fastest-Growing Line of 'Jammies' For Black Children
From Breast Cancer Survivor to Pajama Queen, One Atlanta Mom is Changing Bedtime for the Better with Dreams and Jammies Nationwide — Simone Edmonson, a determined fighter who overcame breast […]
Black Woman Publicist Makes History Helping Startups to Raise Capital and Earn Millions in Revenue
Nationwide — Meet Anita S. Lane, founder and CEO of Sensei Communications, a Black-owned PR and digital marketing firm based in Los Angeles, CA, that has helped startups in various […]
Entrepreneur Launches First Ever Black-Owned Social Media Networking App in the Metaverse
High-profile spokespersons for the app include NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Radio Personality Sway Calloway, Actor Kareem Grimes, and 2x USA Olympian Miki Barber. Los Angeles, CA — Meet […]
Mom and Her Two Sons, the Owners of Chicago’s Newest Black-Owned Commercial and Janitorial Cleaning Company
Nationwide — Meet Malanda Griffin and her two sons, 17-year old Isaiah and 15-year old Bryce, the owners and founders of One Step Forward Cleaning, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned […]
Black TV Personality Makes History, Acquires 100% of the Rights to His Local TV Show
Nationwide — Aaron Jordan, Jr., the host of a local TV program called Cafe Conversations with Mr. Know Your Worth, didn’t always own the rights to his show but has […]
Free Virtual Summit to Connect Black Women Entrepreneurs With Investors, Allies, and Other Supporters
Nationwide — The 4th Annual Women Of Color Connecting Summit (WOCCON 2022) is a free virtual event to be held March 8-10, 2022 for Black and brown female founders and […]
Two Cousins Launch Black-Owned Academy and Entrepreneurship Bootcamps to Help 10,000 Minorities Start a Business
Nationwide — Meet Dovév Weaver and his cousin, Elliot Martin, the co-founders of Closer To Our Dreams LLC, a business development and marketing consulting company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, […]
Black Doctor-Owned Vitamin & Wellness Company, 50% of Profits to Help Eradicate Health Disparities in Black Communities
Nationwide — Co-Founders Darian McDaniel and Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel started Problk Health Vitamins for two main reasons – first, to act as a vehicle spotlighting health awareness by encouraging and […]
Formerly Incarcerated Black Entrepreneur Launches New Company Called 2nd Chance Fitness
Nationwide –- Meet Secoy Reeves, a 33-year old ex-marine who was formerly incarcerated, but is now the founder of 2nd Chance Fitness, a personal fitness company that specializes in weight […]
Meet the Former Uber Driver Who Now Owns a Cryptocurrency Business Valued at $8M
Nationwide — Anade Davis, the Founder and Chief Data Scientist for the World Data Science Institute, is also now the inventor of CryptoShare, an app that allows users to pay […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Makeup Line Complements the Natural Beauty of Women of Color
Nationwide — Adodo Délali Robinson, founder and CEO of Délali Robinson Cosmetics, says that she created her brand to complement the rich skin tone that people of color have. Her […]
Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Host Virtual Talk on Raising Money-Confident Kids
Nationwide — Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A […]
Nike Accused of Discrimination Against White Employees, Faces Federal Investigation
Nationwide — Nike is under federal scrutiny after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the company of discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The agency is now asking a […]
Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage
Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students
Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]
Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption
AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]
Meet the 22-Year-Old Harvard Dropout Who Raised $6.6M for Smart Glasses
Nationwide — Caine Ardayfio, a 22-year-old African American tech entrepreneur, dropped out of Harvard to launch Mira, a startup making AI-powered smart glasses. The startup raised $6.6 million and aims to […]
She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women
Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]
HBCU Grad Turned Award-Winning Author Recognized as Global Film Festival Winner for Best Inspirational Short Film
Nationwide — Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, an HBCU graduate and award-winning author of Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free, has been recognized with a Best Inspirational Short Film […]
Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands With New High School Division for Neurodiverse and Non-Traditional Students
Nationwide — Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to found a privately owned, degree-granting college in the state of Alabama, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College, has announced […]
Black Woman Launches Contemporary Fashion Line for Women Sizes Small to 3XL
Nationwide — Erinn Dumas, CEO and Creative Director of e.Laniese, has launched her inaugural contemporary women’s clothing line, where each piece is available in sizes small to 3XL, and the […]
Stock Market Expert and Top Speaker to Teach “How to Create Income Outside of a Job” at Wealth-Building Event in the D.C. Metro Area
Nationwide — With economic uncertainty, layoffs, and rising living costs impacting millions of Americans, a powerful live financial education event is coming to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area to address […]
Black Entrepreneurs Create 10-Inch Kappa Alpha Psi Collectible Figure That Pays Tribute to Black Greek Enthusiasts Worldwide
Nationwide — Just in time for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 115th Founders Day on January 5th, Kappa brothers David Campbell and Kevin Hood are offering Divine Nine supporters $35 […]
This Black Woman-Owned Olive Oil Brand Now Has 4 Locations in Atlanta and Continues to Defy the Odds
Nationwide — At a time when small retailers across the country are fighting to stay afloat, two Atlanta women are quietly building a culinary brand that’s capturing national attention. Malatrice […]
Black Leadership Coach Launches Nonprofit Financial Literacy Movement in Underserved Communities Nationwide
Nationwide — Tonya Fairley, Founder and CEO of MoneyUnmuted Inc., proudly announces its official approval as a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, marking a transformational step toward its mission to empower […]
Keynote Speakers and Early Bird Registration Announced for the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit
Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the sixth annual Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit, presented by Chase Bank. The 2026 event will feature […]
Final Conference to Provide 300,000+ Black Women With Advanced Business Strategy and Skill Development
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]
Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]
Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn Their Books Into Real Money
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking pattern repeat itself. Authors would pour everything into their manuscripts, celebrate their book launch, then sit back waiting for […]
Black-Owned Brand Makes History With Its Signature Hibiscus Mead
Nationwide — Zydeco Meadery, is shining a spotlight this winter season on Carnival Rose, its signature hibiscus mead inspired by the beloved Caribbean and Latin American Christmas drink known as […]
Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom
Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]
Black Entrepreneur Engineers First-Ever Conversational AI System That Transforms Mortgage Lending
Nationwide — Troy Smith, Founder and CEO of The G1 Group, has engineered Carol iE3, the first and only artificial intelligence system in the NonQM mortgage industry that handles complete […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Limited-Edition Luxury Fragrance to Honor Her Late Mom
Nationwide — Nellie Lee Perfume is proud to introduce “SHE,” a limited-edition luxury fragrance created by Rev. Dr. Debra A. Davis to honor the powerful legacy of her late mother, […]
Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows
Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]
Meet the Owners Behind the Largest Black-Owned Tour Company in Ghana
Nationwide — As global interest in Africa reaches historic heights, one company has become a beacon for the diaspora’s journey home. Landtours Ghana, co-led by African American entrepreneur Mona Boyd […]