Nationwide — The skincare industry has created a space for more diverse products. Yet, despite the thousands of skincare products on the market, representation and advocacy for women of color […]
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Creator of Limited Edition “Beyond Black Wall Street” Flashcards Celebrates Black Genius Accomplishments
Chicago, IL — Freddie E. Taylor, founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, has launched the first in a limited release series of Beyond Black Wall Street flashcards that are designed […]
First Time Author Honors Murdered Son, Sells Out of Her Books in a Few Days
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, also known as The Tax Doctor, is the CEO and founder of Royal Financial Services and Royal Tax Box. She decided to write her […]
HBCU Grad Launches Fastest-Growing Online Marketplace for Black-Owned Food Brands
Brooklyn, NY — Meet Keisha Spivey, the founder and CEO of SB Market, Inc. who has created a specialty marketplace called ShoptheBlackFoodMarket.com – the fastest growing online platform that sells […]
This Black, Multi-Millionaire Couple Single-Handedly Fed Over 300 Families During the Pandemic
Nationwide — Meet Antario and Derricka Harwell, a self-made, multi-millionaire couple with very humble beginnings. In fact, most people would define the Harwells as a true rag to riches story. […]
Meet the Couple Whose App Helps Track Racial Incidents and Find Missing Black People
Washington, DC — An app that can help track racial incidents and missing Black people could help parents and community members feel comfortable asking campus security, local police, and administration […]
October Issue of Speakers Magazine Features Expert Who Has Mentored Over 500 Speakers
Detroit, MI — SPEAKERS Magazine for October is the Dr. Delatorro McNeal “takeover” issue, and all of the featured speakers are graduates of his award-winning speaker training program called “Crush […]
Largest Virtual Black-Owned Hair and Beauty Expo Launches November 12-14
Worldwide — The team at Pearls Management led by the forward-thinking Dr. Robyn S. Joppy has announced plans for the upcoming International Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Wellness, and Business Trade Show, […]
Former NFL Player Creates Platform For Black Community to Invest in $79 Billion Sneaker Culture, Plans to Launch IPO
Rising America Fund II Invests in Sneaker Platform to Help Black and Brown Communities Benefit from Sneakerhead Culture New York, NY — Gerome Sapp, a former NFL player for the […]
Black Women's Magazine Honors 26th Anniversary of the Million Man March
Nationwide — There is a lot of talk of high-value men in social media, but the largest gathering of Black men and “men of value” occurred at the Million Man […]
Black Woman-Owned Courier Company Expands Services to More Cities, Including Los Angeles & San Antonio
Nationwide — Express Errands & Courier is one of the fastest-growing female lead companies in 2021, and their growth is not slowing down. The company currently has 11 locations and […]
Target Inks Deal with Black Doll Company, Orijin Bees, Founded by a 7-Year Old and Her Mother
The Black doll company, founded by a 7-year old girl and her mother, recently launched their Baby Bee collection on Target.com. Nationwide — Multicultural toy company, Orijin Bees, announced today […]
Founder of Black-Owned Marketing Firm Helps Brands Create Intentional DEI Programs and Events
Houston, TX — The Culture Equity is a new full-service marketing agency for purpose-driven brands seeking to connect with consumers in culturally relevant ways. Founded and led by former Octagon […]
Three Friends to Launch 4th Annual DMV Black Restaurant Week, November 7-14
Washington, DC — The 4th Annual DMV Black Restaurant Week will be held from Sunday, November 7, to Sunday, November 14, 2021. Curated by co-founders, Dr. Erinn Tucker, Furard “Chef […]
Black Woman Who Owns Fleet of Trucks Launches Event Series to Inspire Female Business Owners
Nationwide — On November 12-14, Global Power Tour will return to Houston, Texas to provide the ultimate business and luxe weekend for Black women business owners. Founded by Kristi Jackson-Muhammad, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches African-Themed Jewelry Line, Goes From $5K in Sales to $50K a Month
Meet Penny Clarke, founder of Millie’s International Creations, an online fashion boutique that sells high-end, handcrafted African-themed jewelry, handbags, and home fashion. She started the company six years ago when […]
Married Couple Launch Black Home Shopping Channel on Amazon, Roku and Apple TV
Nationwide — Chris & Roberta Holmes, the founders of The Black Home Shopping Channel streaming on Exposure Network TV, have announced that they are producing a new channel on the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Crypto & Clean Energy Startup Helping African Americans Break Out into the Renewable Energy Market
Black Americans disrupting the energy space? Yes, indeed. Nationwide — Holy Oil Partnerships, a Black-owned E&P with energy assets in Louisiana, has crafted a plan to involve Black communities in […]
This Couple Spent 60 Years Developing Animated Content For Black Children Around the World
Nationwide — Meet legendary Hollywood producer, director, and animator Leo Sullivan and his wife Ethelyn O. Stewart Sullivan who have been working together for 60 years to uplift and inform […]
Nadula Introduces New Line of 100% Human Hair for Black Women of all Ages and Complexions
Nationwide — Nadula, a direct-to-consumer leading innovator in the manufacturer of 100% human hair products, has released new collections for women of color of all complexions. Along with new hairstyles […]
Focusing on Black Male Leadership, Rodney C. Burris Graces the Cover of Speakers Magazine
Nationwide — The September issue of Speakers Magazine is proud to feature a speaker from Baltimore, Maryland who is driven to share his skills, talents, and wisdom. When Rodney C. […]
Founder of Black-Owned Firm Celebrates $10 Million in Growth Financing to Scale Cybersecurity Training Across America
Nationwide — Ida Byrd-Hill, founder and CEO of Detroit-based Automation Workz, has landed $10 million in growth financing to drive the expansion of her company’s cybersecurity certification training across America. […]
Black Founder, Who Has Secured $17M in Funds, Offers Free Grant Writing Training to Organizations in Need
Willoughby Hills, OH — Linda Peavy, the owner of LiPav Consulting, LLC, is offering virtual free grant writing training for organizations needing to increase their fund development. She launched her […]
Bay Area Author and Entrepreneur to Host Three-Day Life-Changing Virtual Summit
Paméla Michelle Tate’s Live the Life You Deserve Summit to deliver powerful strategies for creating and living a life you want and deserve. Oakland, CA — For Bay Area advocate […]
Black Female Lawyer Launches Legal Fund to Support Black-Owned Businesses Raising Capital
Chicago, IL — Meet Elizabeth L. Carter, Esq., founder and owner of a Black woman-owned securities law firm that has launched a legal fund to support Black businesses that plan […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Shoe Company That Caters to Sororities and Fraternities in the Divine 9
Birmingham, AL — Meet Kam Ballard, founder of b.c.e Shoes, an online company that customizes shoes for the sororities and fraternities in the Divine 9. She says that she started […]
New Program Helping Black and Latino Entrepreneurs Gain Access to Business Credit
Detroit, MI — BIPOC is an acronym for Black, Indigenous, People of Color. LatinX is an umbrella term for people of Latin American origin or descent. In the United States, […]
Black Chef's New Line of Soul Food Starter Kits Available in 1,000+ Grocery Stores Nationwide
CEO Claude Booker Leveraged His Culinary Background and Business Experience to Launch Booker’s Soul Food Starters Nationwide — Meet culinary expert and business leader Claude Booker, the CEO and founder […]
Black Woman Takes on Male-Dominated Women's Online Fashion Industry
Shop Style Shark, a fast-growing, Black woman-owned online retailer is taking on the largely male-dominated online fashion industry. Nationwide — Dionne Middlebrooks, founder of online fashion retailer Shop Style Shark, […]
Black Founder Launches Free Webinar to Teach Franchise Ownership Options for Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Since 2020, new businesses are emerging at an unprecedented rate and as more accessible paths to entrepreneurship arise, franchising has become a viable, more attainable option to consider, […]
Nation’s Largest Black-Owned Mortgage Company Expands to Increase Black Homeownership
Legacy Home Loans has opened three new branch locations in the cities of Baltimore, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina, and St. Louis, Missouri. Nationwide — The founders of Legacy Home Loans, […]
Houston Author Releases New Children’s Book Featuring African-American Businesswomen
Houston, TX — Long-time entrepreneur and author, Gwen Richardson, has just released her new children’s book, Boss Women: Seven African-American Women Who Built Their Businesses From the Ground Up. The […]
The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill
Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Black Army Veteran Who Taught Himself How to Code Selected as National Speaker at 126th National Business League Conference
Nationwide — Darren L. Buckner didn’t come from money and didn’t come from connections. He came from North St. Louis, and he came correct. Buckner, a U.S. Army veteran, spent […]
Ronnie’s House Strengthens Black and Brown Justice-Impacted Leaders to Level Up and Build Safer & Stronger Communities
Level Up in 90 helps lived-experience leaders build stronger nonprofits Nationwide — After losing her husband, Ronnie Senegal, a 43-year-old African American man, to gun violence, Shirin Senegal has turned […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition
Nationwide — Zoe Oli launched Beautiful Curly Me, her award-winning toy company, at age 7 and grew it from the living room to retail shelves nationwide. Now 14, she’s helping […]
Man Allegedly Stole 438 Tires Worth Nearly $90K From a Tire Shop Where He Worked
Nationwide — Darren Manson, a man from Atlanta, Georgia, is accused of stealing hundreds of tires from the Mavis Tires and Brakes store where he worked. Authorities say he and store […]
Meet the Innovative Black Woman Childcare Provider Revolutionizing Early Childhood Education
Introducing the first parent engagement platform built exclusively for childcare centers — now offering live parent-to-classroom video calls, real-time updates, and emergency broadcasting to strengthen the connection between families and […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
The Richest Black Man in the World, Aliko Dangote, to Donate 33% of His Wealth
Nationwide — Aliko Dangote, one of the wealthiest people in the world, plans to donate 33% of his fortune to charity after his death as part of his goal to create […]
Black Entrepreneur Reinvents Recycling While Bringing Jobs and Green Innovation to Urban and Rural Communities
Nationwide — Lester Brazzel, the Founder and CEO of Cubia Recycling, a pioneering force in sustainable waste management, has announced the expansion of its innovative decentralized recycling infrastructure designed to […]
Black Woman Founder Launches First Reading Platform Built Exclusively for Black-Authored Romance Readers
Noir Pages debuts with 100 Black authors, 270 books, and a platform that puts black romance and fantasy stories first. Nationwide — Victoria Harrell, an African American Senior Product Marketing […]
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 […]