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Local Black Business Owner Helped Thousands During the Texas Winter Freeze
Nationwide — Early Walker, owner of Chicago-based W&W Towing, was joined by Custom Companies Trucking Firm, 34th Ward Alderman Carrie M. Austin, Bishop Larry Trotter, Bloom Township Democratic Committeewoman Lori […]
Hettie Simmons Love, 1st Black Student to Graduate From World’s Leading Business School, Honored at 98
Students from Philadelphia have written and illustrated a book honoring the first African American to graduate from The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, the world’s leading business school. Nationwide — […]
New Podcast Documents the Legacy of Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr., Legendary Black Businessman
Durham, NC — The Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr. Legacy Project is currently underway to document the legacy and lifetime impact of legendary businessman, hair-care entrepreneur, and humanitarian Joe Louis […]
Beauty Mogul Chooses Haiti as the Home For Producing Her Baby Naps Wigs
The sensational and one-of-kind Baby Naps Wig, created by entrepreneur Mushiya Tshikuka of Runway Curls, saves the day for women seeking instant natural hair transformations and locals in Haiti seeking […]
Two Black Entrepreneurs Are Raising $200M to Purchase a Bank For Underserved Communities
Arlington, VA — Darnell Parker and Derek Taylor, two banking veterans and the owners of Ingenious Financial, have announced plans to raise $200 million Series A funding to purchase an […]
New “Yelp-Like” App Launches for Black and Brown Mothers to Rate and Review Ob/GYNs, Birthing Hospitals and Pediatricians
Now Available on the Apple and Google Play App Stores NYC-based, Black woman-owned, tech non-profit releases new digital platform to address a root cause of the Black maternal and infant […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch New Video Game Company, Bringing More Diversity to the Industry
Black Americans touch many facets of entertainment, but when it comes to video games, they are more often consumers than creators, promoters, or distributors of the products. Nationwide — As […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Launched First African Pride Sneaker Celebrates 5 Years in Business
Tarik Edmonson, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Nagast Footwear, has generated a worldwide buzz with his custom-designed sneakers Atlanta, GA — Nagast Footwear, a Black-owned sneaker company, was launched in […]
9-Year Old Entrepreneur and Recording Artist Uses His Platform to Amplify Social Justice
“On the Clock” Features and Empowers Black Youth to Pursue Goals Beyond Their Dreams Atlanta, GA — Best-selling author, social entrepreneur, and youth influencer, 9-year old Nicholas Buamah has recently […]
Black Female Veteran Finds Inspiration and Success in Online Boutique Featuring Authentic African Waist Beads
Nationwide — When Latrice Harris took a two-week trip to Africa, she expected the visit to be historic and engaging but never imagined it would also be life-changing. During the […]
Multi-Faceted Real Estate Developer, Jessica Myers, to Reinvest in Brunswick, GA Community With "Lovers Oak Cottages"
Atlanta/ Brunswick, GA — CEO of ItsJessicaMyers and Epiq Collective Co-Founder, Jessica Myers, formally announces the purchase of six single-family homes as part of the “Lovers Oak Cottages” project in […]
New Plan to Fund More Non-Profits and For-Profits in Black Communities
Nationwide — They are many great non-profits, making great strides in the Black community in the areas of health, education, equal rights, the arts, and many more. However, many of […]
Black-Owned Fitness Start-Up Aims to Fix Healthcare for African Americans
Los Angeles, CA — Healthcare just got a makeover thanks to JunBugg® Fitness Social Network and Lifestyle Brand. Louis Green, the company’s African American founder and CEO, has recently launched […]
From Losing Love For Her Blackness at School to Owning a Black Doll Company at 6-Years Old
The inspiring story behind Orijin Bees! Nationwide — Rooted in her African culture, prior to starting school, 6-year old Esi Orijin loved everything about herself. To her, being Black was […]
Couple Launches Black-Owned 3D Animation Agency to Fill a Multi-Cultural Void in the Content Creator World
Nationwide — Meet Brian & Darnitra Jackson, a Black husband and wife team with over 20 years of combined experience in graphic design, marketing, photography, and 3D animation. Their company, […]
Black Entrepreneur Teaching Students How to Make Money From Amazon and Ebay to Pay For College
Nationwide — Meet Yassin Hall, an e-commerce mastermind and self-made millionaire who is teaching middle and high schoolers at Genesis Preparatory Academy near Atlanta how to profit from Amazon and […]
Advisor Creates Black America Wealth Strategy to Close Growing Racial Wealth Gap, Ushering in a Model for Self-Reparations
Greenbelt, MD — Kelvin Harris, president and CEO of Kel-Star Consulting, a full-service business solutions and wealth strategy advisory firm, is on a mission to educate the Black community on […]
Meet the Black Filmmaker Who is Releasing Blockbuster Films With No Budget or Support From Major Studios
Nationwide — In a world full of creatives, there are so many ways to express yourself through the lens or a canvas to deliver a beautiful masterpiece. Claiming his fame […]
Black Couple, Owners of Natural Skin Care Brand Open 6,300 Sq Ft Warehouse and Hire 35 Employees
Terran and Quinton Lewis, founders of Herb ‘N Eden, a Black-owned natural skincare retailer based in the Atlanta area, have expanded their operations to help customers stay healthy during the […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Books to Teach Children About Credit
Nationwide — Meet Kishanna Heyward, the author of Credit is King, Kareem and Credit is Queen, Charlene who was inspired to create a credit coloring book series when her 4-year […]
24-Year Old Entrepreneur Gives Away $100K in Scholarships to 10 HBCU Students
Atlanta, GA — Bryce Thompson, a 24-year old entrepreneur from Atlanta, recently surprised 10 HBCU students with $100,000 in scholarships. Bryce, who is the founder of IAMS Foundation, is also […]
Father and Son Launch Program to Educate Disadvantaged Communities About Financial Literacy
Northern Virginia — Meet Kevon and Kamari Chisolm, the father and son founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc, a new nonprofit organization focusing on decreasing the wealth gap between disadvantaged groups […]
12-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Makes History With Homemade Lemonade Brand
Nationwide — Be Brave! Be Bold! Be True! Be You! These are all amazing affirmations from Kinyah Bean, the 12-year old founder and CEO of B Chill Lemonade, Inc. when […]
Couple Opens First Ever Black-Owned RV Resort in Alabama Near NASCAR Speedway
Nationwide — Meet Nathan and Alicia Lawson, the African American couple that owns Time Away RV Resort, which will be the first recreational RV resort within walking distance of the […]
Black CPA Creates Course to Teach Teens and Children How to Stop Generational Poverty
Nationwide — Meet Michael Charles Pridgeon, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) that is the visionary of Break the Cycle, a program that will provide a resource for elementary and teenage […]
Black-Owned Startup Joins Investment Platform With a Market Cap of More Than $26B
A Pan-African marketplace called AfriBlocks has partnered with Techstar, a global platform for investment and innovation. Nationwide — At AfriBlocks, they dare to design the future of work in Africa […]
Black Integrated Nurse Coach Creates Self-Care Box to Help Alleviate Stress, Anxiety and Depression During the Pandemic
Nationwide — Many are feeling hopeless, anxious, and exhausted as a result of the pandemic and other societal issues. Glenda Bundy, integrative nurse coach and founder of Time Mind Life […]
This Black Hollywood Producer is on a Mission to Bring Diversity and Inclusion to the Film Industry
Nationwide — It’s not about who you see in front of the camera anymore, it’s about who’s doing business behind the scenes. This is the mantra at Four Screens, a […]
Black-Owned Credit Card App Launched to Help You Improve and Manage Your Credit Score
Nationwide — Timothy Griggs with 30+ years of experience in the mortgage industry has designed and launched an app called The Good Steward Financial System to help users manage their […]
Black Educators Create a Leadership Development Program Centered around Pop Culture
Jersey City, NJ — Trill or Not Trill, the nation’s top culturally responsive leadership institute, is proud to announce the launch of their new book We Wear Kicks to Work. […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Opens Healing Spa After 10 Years in the Making
Baltimore, MD — Veteran businesswoman Cindy Tawiah is proud to announce the opening of Maryland’s newest Black-owned spa. The Diva Day Spa Healing and Retreat Centre, located in the city […]
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 […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]
Founder of Black-Owned Bakery Celebrated 30 Years in Business as an Approved NFL Super Bowl LX Supplier
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as […]
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 […]