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 […]
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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 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 […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Footwear Collection for Cancer Survivors and Supporters
Nationwide — Kam Edwards, founder of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, is transforming a dream created for her family into a purpose-driven movement. The launch of the b.c.e. Vincere Phoenix™ Collection introduces […]
Black Woman-Owned Academy Launches AI Bootcamp Equipping Black Women to Turn Career Experience into Entrepreneurship
Marlene Trimuel’s Resume to Revenue™ Gift Discovery App and Six-Week Bootcamp Help Corporate Women Turn Decades of Experience Into Purpose-Driven Businesses Nationwide — ReBrand HER Academy™ has opened enrollment for […]
Black-Owned Brand, Jam Vino Wine-Infused Jam, Nominated in QVC’s 2026 Customer Choice Food Awards for New “Best Pantry Brand” Category
The gourmet, wine-infused jam brand joins an elite group of QVC food favorites competing for consumer votes now through August 12. Nationwide — Jam Vino, the first-of-its-kind wine-infused gourmet jam […]
Nurse Boss Summit 2026 Returns to Raleigh with National Speakers, Celebrity Guests, CEUs, and Business-Building Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Nationwide — Healthcare professionals from across the country will gather in Raleigh next week for the 2026 Nurse Boss Summit, a two-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower nurses […]
Best-Selling Black Author Celebrates "Educator of the Year" Honor With Groundbreaking New Sales Book
Nationwide — Award-winning sales trainer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Donald E. Archey has released what many business leaders are calling one of the most practical sales leadership books in decades. […]
Black Entrepreneurs, Founders of Ten to One Rum & Lost Borough Ice Cream, Partner to Bring More Flavor to National Business Month
Award-winning and global rum company presents first collaborative infused ice cream with NYC-based rising ice cream brand Nationwide — As we count down to National Black Business Month, Lost Borough […]
Award-Winning Entrepreneur Reveals How to Create Black Generational Wealth in Newly Revised Book
Nationwide — Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur, is challenging conventional thinking about wealth creation in America. His book, Get Rich While Black… Without Being an Athlete, Entertainer or […]
Black Executive Leaves Spotify to Launch His Own Marketing Agency
Nationwide — Justin “Jay” Norman, the Detroit-based creative strategist, music producer, and Ad Age Creator 100 honoree who most recently served as Global Director of Creative Strategy and Global Head […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Launches TapBlk, An All-In-One, AI-Powered Networking App Built for the Culture
TapBlk brings everything Black entrepreneurs need to network and follow up into one powerful mobile app. Nationwide — Kyle D. Amaker, the Founder and CEO of Go Black Own, LLC, […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Making History With Factory-Built Homes to Address America's Affordable Housing Problem
Nationwide — For years, conversations about America’s housing crisis have centered on rising prices, shrinking inventory, and the growing distance between working families and homeownership. Far less attention has been […]
Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Skateboard Company Launches New Designs With Limited-Edition Collections
Nationwide — Latosha Stone-Keagy, the founder and CEO of Proper Gnar, the first Black woman-owned skateboard company, is marking a new chapter defined by intentional design, creative independence, and a […]
Meet the 23-Year-Old Black Woman Empowering Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Through Her New Shipping Company
Nationwide — Tech entrepreneur Tiffany Geddis is officially shaking up the logistics industry with the launch of Ship Fairy, a shipping platform designed to dismantle the financial barriers facing minority-owned […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
Black Female Founder Who Has Helped 100,000+ Women Investors Launches Rich Auntie Wealth Initiative
Nationwide — After spending years helping thousands of women gain confidence in the stock market, Cassandra Cummings, founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, has launched the Rich Auntie Wealth […]
Only Black-Owned AI Software and Commercial Robotics Company in North Carolina Celebrates One Year in Business
Self-funded technology company completes first year after launching enterprise AI software, commercial robotics, and AI music divisions while releasing research documenting a unique position within North Carolina’s technology sector. Nationwide […]
It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark
The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]
Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina
Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]
Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia
Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]
Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays
Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]
Entrepreneur Speaks Out on Protecting Black Workers from Exploitation in California’s Temporary Staffing Industry
The following is commentary by Herb Bennett, CEO of Baran Agency, about ongoing issues regarding Black workers who are hired by temporary staffing agencies in California: Nationwide — In communities […]
Founder of Black-Owned Law Firm Launches Podcast About Economic and Community Development
Calvin Souder, an attorney and the managing partner of Souder Law Group, is expanding the conversation on growth from the ground up. In the first episode of his new podcast, […]
Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College
Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch National Initiative to Prepare Student-Athletes for the New Sports Economy
Founders Cimone Casson and Dr. Philip Hickman unite education, sports, financial leadership, and former professional athletes to help young people build careers beyond the game. Nationwide — While billions of […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Meet the Founder Showing Black Entrepreneurs How to Build a Profitable Business in Just One Day
Nationwide — Dante Lee, a successful entrepreneur of more than 27 years, has launched a new initiative called Build Black Wealth, as an opportunity for aspiring Black entrepreneurs to build […]
America's First and Only Black-Owned Iron Door Store, Meet the Entrepreneur Who Owns It
Nationwide — Meet Johnny Gray III, founder of D&J Builders Surplus, America’s first and only Black-owned iron door store, serving customers nationwide with luxury iron doors, pivot doors, interior doors, […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Turns Personal Hair Struggle into Luxury Botanical Brand Redefining Scalp Care
Nationwide — For years, Aurora Dixon wore her locs and ponytails pulled tight. It wasn’t the locs themselves that caused the damage — locs, when properly maintained, can be a […]
SWAAGTV Announces Summer 2026 Program Lineup for Chicago's Only 24/7, FCC-Licensed, Live, Local Black Broadcast and Streaming TV Station
New Schedule Features The Smart Money Woman, Jacob’s Cross, Black Tax, Finest Homes, Dream Cars, Kasi Car Culture and Music Revolution Beginning Week of July 13, 2026 Nationwide — SWAAGTV, […]
Black Couple Expands Opportunities for Black Creatives Through Their Growing Independent Film and TV Production Hub
Their Award-Winning Series “Sundays After Church” Streams Globally as the Company Invests in Local Talent, Economic Growth, and Community-Based Storytelling Nationwide — At a time when opportunities for Black creatives […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Independent Streaming Platform, Expands TV Franchise Across Africa, and Signs Content Partnerships with African Filmmakers
Creator of the Preachers’ Exes Franchise Announces Expansion into Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa Through Wild Horse TV Nationwide — Entrepreneur, producer, author, and media executive Cheron K. Griffin has […]
Black Woman Curator Launches New Guide That Celebrates Black-Owned Luxury Beauty and Fragrance Brands
Her annual hardcover coffee table guide and companion directory are redefining how consumers discover and support Black-owned luxury beauty and fragrance Nationwide — Curator, author, and beauty industry tastemaker Karrin […]
Black Contractors Not Paid for Work on Obama's Presidential Library, Says President of National Association of African American Contractors
Nationwide — The Obama Presidential Center has opened its doors on Chicago’s South Side, but for some of the contractors who helped build the landmark project, the celebration is being […]