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 […]
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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 Psychotherapist Makes History, Opens New Therapy and Wellness Practice in Montgomery, Alabama
Nationwide — Meet Candyce “Ce” Anderson, LPC, the founder and CEO of Revita Therapy & Wellness, a Black-owned therapy practice in Montgomery, Alabama. She is also the only African American […]
Meet the Black Designer Driving Social Impact One Handbag at a Time
Nationwide — After spending a decade working on the business and tech side of the fashion industry, founder Stephanie Evans took a leap of faith and launched a handbag brand […]
Woman Makes History, Launches First Black-Owned Coffee Brand in Elkridge, Maryland
Nationwide — Teresa Meade, the founder and CEO of Jacq & Joe’s Coffee, was not always the owner of a coffee brand. As a veteran who currently resides in Howard […]
HBCU Grad Whose Program Teaches Black and Brown Youth How to Invest Receives $250K in Funding
Nationwide — Ruby “Sunshine” Taylor, a graduate of Howard University and the founder of Financial Joy School based in Baltimore, Maryland is proud to introduce Project 10,000, an initiative geared […]
Black Founder Says Husband’s Sleep Issues Inspired Her to Create Line of Eco-Friendly Sleepwear
Nationwide — Meet Angela Hawkins, founder and CEO of Bamblu®, a Black-owned line of allergy-friendly linen and sleepwear products that are made from organic and mechanically processed bamboo textiles. She […]
Natural Hair Educator and Salon Owner Teaches Going Natural in Her New Book
Certified cosmetic chemist and founder of Classic Natural Hair Salon Systems, Crystle Jones-Bond, publishes her first book titled “I Want to Go Natural… Now What?” Nationwide — Crystle Jones-Bond, a […]
Founder of Sisters Inspire Sisters Network Seeks to Recruit More Black Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals
Nationwide — Monique Denton, a Life Transformation Coach for Black women entrepreneurs and business professionals who is known as the founder of Embrace Your Cake, announces the success of her […]
Dad Teams Up With 11-Year Old Son to Convert School Bus into Mobile Learning Center
Nationwide — Sean Harris, and his 11-year old son, Caden, from Atlanta, Georgia, have teamed up to raise $30,000 to complete a mobile financial learning center bus project. They are […]
Founder Uses His 30 Years of Experience to Launch Black-Owned Security Guard Services Company
Nationwide — Meet Mr. Harrington Barrow, the founder and CEO of America Force One LLC, a Black-owned security operations company. With over 30 years of experience in C.C.T.V. Monitoring, Executive […]
Leading Black-Owned Tour Company in New Orleans Upgrades Its Experience
Nationwide — Mikhala Iversen Afropean, founder of All Bout Dat Tours which produces the five-star rated ‘Black Heritage & Jazz Tours’ in New Orleans, says that her company is now […]
History-Making 1st Black Woman to Own a Natural Hair Care Patent Reveals How to Have the Hair You Want
Nationwide — In her new book, Everything You Know About Hair Is Wrong, Gwen Jimmere, the founder and CEO of Naturalicious, delivers a mini masterclass on natural hair. Known as […]
BOSS Network Offers $500K in Funding and Free Coaching for Black Women Entrepreneurs
The deadline to apply is February 25th Chicago, IL — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and […]
This Entrepreneur Paid His All-Black Team of Employees $2.5M in Payroll and $1M in Commissions in 2021
Wealth strategist, Marcus Barney, is using his “Recession Proof” program to teach financial literacy, personal and business funding, investment strategies, coaching, and more. Nationwide — Flipping the script for individuals […]
Black Hairstylist Reveals How She Built a 6-Figure Salon Using Her 100K Instagram Followers
Nationwide — Gabrielle Allen, a New Orleans-based hairstylist and studio owner, has turned her salon into a six-figure hair empire by leveraging the power of social media. Even more, she […]
Founder of Tech Firm Named Top Black-Owned App Developer in the U.S.
Will G. Manuel, Founder and President of Core Mobile Apps based in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized for its diversity and excellence in app development. Nationwide — Clutch, a popular […]
Manufacturing for the First-Ever Black-Owned Fleet of Self-Driving Pods Has Officially Begun
Nationwide — JéGO Technologies Inc., a Black-owned innovative tech firm based in Miami, Florida, is celebrating that they have officially begun the manufacturing process for their self-driving vehicles called JéGO […]
Meet the Founder of the 1st Black Woman-Owned Self-Sustainable Container Home Manufacturing Facility
Giving investors the opportunity to invest in a company dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and environmentally sustainable luxury container homes. Nationwide — Meet Tamika Shari Bond, founder and CEO of […]
Black Real Estate Agent From Maryland Makes History With Feature on the Cover of Top Agent Magazine
Nationwide — William Francis of Realty ONE Group Performance was recently featured on the cover of Top Agent Magazine, a premier real estate publication that features the best real estate […]
Meet the Black Neuroscientist Who is on a Mission to Change the World
Nationwide — Shonté Jovan-Taylor is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and success strategist who is on a mission to change the world through the power of neuroscience so that more people can […]
HBCU Grad Turned Marketing Genius Makes Promise to Help 1,000 Black Entrepreneurs Go Viral in 2022
Nationwide — Dante Lee, an alumnus of Bowie State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in PG County, Maryland, is on a mission to help at least 1,000 […]
Woman Makes History, Launches 1st Black-Owned Accredited School That Teaches How to Start a Holistic Practice
Nationwide — Meet Renee Hughes, the founder and CEO of Holistic Champions, the first-ever Black-owned internationally accredited school of Aromatherapy that virtually teaches entrepreneurial-minded students how to start their very […]
Dr. Mautra Jones Makes History as the 1st Black Female President of Oklahoma City Community College
Nationwide — Dr. Mautra Jones makes history as the first Black woman to become president of Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). She is also the first woman ever to lead […]
Founder of Black-Owned Custom Dessert Company Expands to Luxury Wedding Cake Designs
Nationwide — Meet Delores Morris, founder and CEO of The One by Dee, a custom cake and dessert company based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Formerly called Dee’s Delightful Desserts, the […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Who Created Arkansas’ First Platform for Black-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — Local businessman, Kevin Williams, has launched Arkansas Black Businesses (ABB), the state’s top directory listing platform spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
Black Dentist Launches Mobile Dental Services For Children in the Underserved Mississippi Delta
Nationwide — Children who live in the Mississippi Delta can now experience state-of-the-art mobile dentistry provided by Dr. LaMonica Davis Taylor, a pediatric dentist with a private practice called Smiles […]
Introducing the Newest Black-Owned Day Spa in Baltimore County, Maryland
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, former Registered Nurse and creator of the Diva By Cindy hair care brand, has done it again. She has now opened Diva Day Spa and Healing […]
Entrepreneur Turned Artist Launches Empowering Black-Owned Greeting Card Collection
Nationwide — A world-renowned speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, Tera Carissa Hodges has been building an empowerment empire since 2006. Since initially launching her empowerment endeavors, she has coached over 10,000 […]
History-Making Young Black Hotel Owner, Jessica Myers, Says She’s ‘The Dealmaker’ Who Can Help You Realize Your Financial Dreams
Nationwide — Jessica Myers wears a lot of hats. Entrepreneur. House flipper. Real estate investor. Even history-making hotel owner is an accurate distinction. But the 34-year-old, says she prefers to […]
Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith’s Nonprofit Partners With Prudential Financial to Help HBCU Students
Via the partnership, Prudential is providing $1.8 million in microgrants to HBCU students in an effort to accelerate economic mobility and close the financial divide. Nationwide — According to the […]
Black Accountant Who Has Saved Business Owners $30M Reveals Predatory Tax Season Practices
Nationwide — As tax season approaches, the influx of misinformation begins to circulate on social and popup tax preparers who promise unrealistic tax refunds run rampant. These preparers often target […]
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 […]