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 […]
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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 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 […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College
Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators
This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close
Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]
Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong
Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]
24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation
Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]
Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property
Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community
New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]
Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform
Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]
Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]
Veteran-Owned Black Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation
Black-owned platform continues growing in an industry dominated by billion-dollar technology corporations Nationwide — At a time when a handful of major technology companies dominate online communication, independent social media […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Black Founder Officially Launches Revolutionary Board Game Teaching Financial Literacy Through Black History
Black Blocks empowers African American youth and families with culturally relevant financial education Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder and CEO of Black Blocks LLC, a Black-owned educational company, announces […]
Black Founder Develops App to Help High-Achieving Women With Personal Development
Nationwide — Jasmine P. Green, the founder and viral TikTok creator behind The Neuroscience of Making $1,000,000, is redefining what it means to build wealth — starting with the identity […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 25 Years of Helping People With Disabilities to Access Technology
Nationwide — Willie E. Brake, an African American entrepreneur who was born with a disability, is the Founder of All About Technology, a Detroit-based business that is proudly celebrating 25 […]
Black Founder of the First Natural Hair Care Vending Machine Makes History at George Washington University
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, Founder and CEO of Diva By Cindy, a purpose-driven beauty and wellness brand, proudly announces the installation of her natural hair care vending machine at George […]
Black Twin Brothers Launch Patent-Pending Motion-Activated Yard Sign to Help Homeowners Stop Dog Waste
Nationwide — Keith and Kenneth Evans, African American twin brothers from Camden, New Jersey, are the masterminds behind a new invention called Poop-Alert™ by BarkBack. Their interactive, motion-activated talking yard […]
4 Black Siblings and Their Dad Launch New Patented Window and Patio Door Security Bar to Prevent Break-Ins
Nationwide — Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security. They, with the […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Celebrate 9 Years in Business, Expand Their Beauty Supply Store into Larger Retail Space
Nationwide — Founded by a Black mother-and-daughter duo, KT Beauty Boom has grown from a deeply personal healing journey into a highly recognized Black-owned plant-based beauty supply store in Houston, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Initiative to Close the “Marketing Capital Gap” for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses
New program equips entrepreneurs with access to funding, AI-powered systems, automations, and scalable strategies to compete in today’s digital economy Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise at record […]
Black-Led Education Foundation Enters New Era With Leadership Transition and Expanded Board
Nationwide — The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) has named Constance Berry Newman as its new president, succeeding Alexis M. Herman, the Foundation’s former president and a beloved confidante […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]