Nationwide — Tiffany Nicole Cartwright, Founder and CEO of G.L.A.M. Body Scrubs is on a mission to retain her company’s position on Target store shelves so she can help others […]
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Owner of Black-Owned Hair Salon in Metro Detroit Releases First Ever Natural Hair Dictionary
Nationwide — Mo Williams, founder of Such a Natural, a Black-owned hair salon in Metro Detroit, has authored and published the world’s first ever Natural Hair Dictionary®, a new book […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Helping to Build a Shopping Center in Rhode Island
Nationwide — As an African American woman in real estate development, Maranda Walker Dowell is elevating the concept of ‘Buy the Block’ to remarkable new heights. She is the co-founder […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Makes History with Her Line of Coffee That Combines the Power of Organic Mushrooms
Nationwide — Jessica Francois, a 35-year-old Haitian American entrepreneur from West Palm Beach, Florida, has become the first Black woman in history to launch a line of mushroom coffee. Her […]
Black Entrepreneur/ Holistic Health Coach Launches 3 New Apps to Help Beat Diabetes Naturally
Pilot Program Offers Coaching For $0 Out of Pocket Utilizing New Revolutionary Apps Nationwide — Meet David Hebb, an African American Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner and the founder of […]
Nation’s Largest Non-Profit Youth Organization Tied to Law Enforcement Appoints New Black CEO and President
Nationwide — The National Association of Police Athletic Activities Leagues ushered in new leadership at its recently concluded annual training conference, celebrating a new era for the nation’s largest non-profit […]
Black Nonprofit Leader to Receive Exemplary Service Luminary Award from the National Bar Association
Toni D. Newman, Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC (National Minority AIDS Council) in Washington DC, is being honored by the National Bar Association’s […]
Founder of Black-Owned Tech Startup Introduces Second 5G Smartphone Release
Nationwide — In a remarkable display of innovation, 29-year-old Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the founder of NSPRE, has introduced her second smartphone, 4 years after the first one. Moncrief, a tech founder […]
Black Trauma Specialist With 20 Years of Experience Working For Fortune 500 Companies to Deliver Groundbreaking Webcast
Nationwide — Tiffany Mensah, Certified Trauma Support Specialist and Executive Director of D.O.V.E.S. Network®, is set to deliver a groundbreaking webcast titled “Trauma-Informed HR: The Key to Unlocking Your Team’s […]
Entrepreneur and His Nephew Open First Black-Owned Textile Factory in the Philippines
Nationwide — Umar Clark, a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to advancing Black empowerment, has partnered with his nephew, Nasiym Blackwell, to launch Clark Textile Trading, the first Black-owned textile enterprise in […]
Founder to Host the First National Black AI Literacy Week Featuring Over 30 AI Industry Leaders
Nationwide — From June 9-15, over 30 AI industry leaders and innovators will converge online to deliver knowledge and insights through free workshops, seminars, and meetings. Spanning from 9am to […]
Black Dad and Son Launch 5th Annual Online Summer Camp Program to Teach Financial Literacy, Investing and More
Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm and his 17-year-old son, Kamari, are the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., a Black-owned non-profit that is very excited to offer online summer camps for young […]
Meet the Self-Taught Black Data Scientist Building Robot AI Smart Homes
Nationwide — Anade Davis is a 37-year-old African American Data Scientist with over 15 years of real estate experience. He started his career in AI working with Robots & Data […]
Meet the Black Designer Whose Vibrant Decor Collection is Now Available at Macy’s, Wayfair, Target, and other Major Retailers
Nationwide — Rochelle Porter Design, a leading Black woman-owned home decor brand, is excited to announce the availability of its new decor collection at major retailers nationwide, just in time […]
Founder Launches New Social Media App Called 'BlackListed' to Empower Black Community Through Networking
Nationwide — Channing Bell, a visionary African American woman with over a decade of experience in product management across the technology and oil and gas sectors, has launched a new […]
Houston Area Black Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Nationwide — Janel Prator is the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert spot in Pearland, Texas, that according to Keith Lee sells the best banana pudding in […]
Black Wellness Expert Known as “The Juice Guy” With 1.2 Million Followers Launches New Book, Five City Tour
Nationwide — Harold Leffall, celebrated author, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, known to his 1.2 million followers as “The Juice Guy,” is thrilled to announce the launch of his latest book, […]
60-Year-Old Black CEO Fed Up With Night Sweats From Menopause Expands Family-Owned Bamboo Sleepwear Line
Nationwide — 60-year-old Donna Taylor and her sister, Deborah, are now helping women address the issues of menopause with their stylish bamboo sleepwear brand, Sleep Sassy. After becoming fed up […]
Entrepreneur Launches Black-Owned Mental Health Insurance Credentialing Business to Address Mental Health Disparities
Nationwide — Meet Frances Latimer, Founder and CEO of Open Door Billing LLC, an MBE-certified, Black-owned company that aims to address the systemic credentialing disparities that disproportionately affect minority mental […]
Black and Hispanic Tech Professionals Gather in New Orleans for The Third Annual Dreamin' In Color Conference, June 19-21, 2024
Focused on Strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts, Dreamin In Color Strives to Cultivate a Thriving Pipeline of Diverse Tech Talent Nationwide — As the tech and corporate sectors grapple […]
Black Woman Founder Shares Insider Tips to Buying Homes Starting at $500 Bucks
Nationwide — Danielle Nicole, the Founder and CEO of Danielle Nicole Consulting, is a real estate professional headed into her 16th consecutive year as a full-time entrepreneur. On Wednesday, May […]
Tech Executive Traci S. Campbell Grows Streaming Network BeSpire TV with Original Programs
Free Ad-Supported Television Service Available on ROKU and Amazon TV Partners with Content Producers Nationwide — Traci S. Campbell, founder and CEO of BeSpire TV, a Free Ad-Supported Television network, […]
Black Founder's Academy Helps Unexperienced Entrepreneurs to Launch Successful Staffing Agencies
Nationwide — Meet Quera Lee, the Founder and CEO of Opulent Life Academy, a Black-owned entrepreneurial education platform that has a new program aimed at guiding individuals with no prior […]
Black Doctor Launches His Own Brand of Vitamin D3 Supplements to Address Deficiency in the Black Community
Nationwide — Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner, an African American physician who earned his doctorate in medicine from Harvard University, is also the founder and CEO of Shield Vitamins, a Black-owned […]
Black Family-Owned Production Studio Launches Historic Partnership With Ebony Magazine to Produce Video Segments
Nationwide — Chris and McKenzy Bowers, the founders of Tivid TV Studios, a Black-owned all-inclusive production enterprise, have embarked on a pivotal partnership with EBONY Magazine, a leading voice in […]
Black-Owned Product Line For Men With ED Celebrates Another Year of Success
Nationwide — JR Scroggins, the founder of Live Natural, a popular Black-owned line of products including an all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), is celebrating another year’s success. […]
Black Family Makes History, Creates Innovative Coloring Book About Financial Literacy
Nationwide — Financial expert Chris “Fish” Fisher, along with his wife and three children, have proudly unveiled their latest endeavor to empower the next generation with financial literacy Coloring the […]
Black Motivational Speaker Uses Martial Arts Principles to Redefine Success in Business and Life
Nationwide — Willie “The Bam” Johnson, a respected African American figure in the martial arts, business, and motivational realms, proudly introduces his high energy and groundbreaking Warrior Mindset motivational speaking […]
Two Brothers Launch New App Allowing Users to Experience Historic Black Chicago From 1920 to 1940
Nationwide — Meet Donald and Philip Jones, the developers of Time Machine Bronzeville, a desktop application that gives users an immersive journey through the rich history of this South Side […]
Meet the Career Coach Helping Black and Brown People Navigate to Employment and Entrepreneurship
Nationwide — Katherine Castro is the owner of Castro Career n’ Cafécito, the fastest-growing career coaching service for Blacks and Latinos. Over the past 11 years, this highly energetic mom […]
Black Author Unveils "The Illmatic Investor" to Commemorate Nas' 30th Anniversary of Illmatic
Nationwide — Renowned financial educator and author Ash Cash is proud to announce the release of his latest book, The Illmatic Investor: From Hip-Hop to High Returns – The Art […]
Black Social Worker and Originator of "Microlocs" Turns Her Passion into Business Funding and Opportunities for Empowerment
Nationwide — Jessyca Marshall, a dedicated mompreneur, licensed social worker, and the innovative mind behind Naturally Beautiful Hair Care and Microloc Mastery, is making waves in the hair and beauty […]
Celebrities Carmelo Anthony, Jim Jones, and Maino Support Black-Owned Jewelry Brand During NYC Fashion Week
Nationwide — New York City Fashion Week is always a hotspot for iconic moments, where high fashion meets culture, and this year, it was no different. In a bold display […]
Black Entrepreneur, Born in Jail and Later Incarcerated Himself at 17, Now Owns a Company Worth $20M
Nationwide — Born in prison because his mother was incarcerated at the time of his birth, Lorenzo Lewis overcame tremendous adversity to achieve success. Despite these early challenges, he grew […]
Wells Fargo Abruptly Closes 12-Year-Old Black CEO’s Bank Account, Freezes Her Assets
Nationwide — In a very sudden and unexpected move, Wells Fargo bank has closed and zeroed out the business accounts of Beautiful Curly Me, a Black-owned company run by 12-year-old […]
Black Entrepreneur, Formerly Incarcerated For 22 Years, is Now an In-Demand Keynote Speaker
Nationwide — Yusef-Andre Wiley was formerly incarcerated for 22 years after being arrested for gang activity in Los Angeles, but he is now a seasoned entrepreneur and keynote speaker with […]
Meet the Black Hair Loss Expert Whose Company Offers Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Solutions
Nationwide — Germaine Leroux, an African American woman who is also the CEO and Founder of Ada Leroux Hair System, understands the emotional impact of hair loss firsthand. After experiencing […]
Meet the Black Couple Revolutionizing Tax Planning and Profitability for 6- and 7-Figure Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Randy and Renee Hughes are the founders of Seven Figure Profits, an award-winning Black-owned tax planning and advisory firm that solves money problems for African Americans and other […]
Entrepreneur/ Lawyer of 20 Years to Host 3-Day Black CEO Summit at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte
Nationwide — Entrepreneurs from around the world will gather at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2024 Millie CEO Summit, an exclusive event designed to […]
Controversial Black Hair Exhibit in NYC Reveals the Truth About White Privilege
The exhibition opens on October 10th at 7pm at Restoration Plaza, in Brooklyn, NY. Nationwide — Would you change your hair for a job? This bold question lies at the […]
Keeana Barber Becomes First Black Woman to Own a Signarama Franchise in Illinois
Nationwide — In a historic moment for both Chicago and the state of Illinois, Keeana Barber, CEO and Founder of WDB Marketing, has become the first Black woman to own […]
Black-Owned Facilities Management and Maintenance Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business, Wins Prestigious Award
Nationwide — On August 22nd, 2024, Jengo Facilities LLC was awarded the 2024 Champion award by the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP DFW). […]
First Black Mom and Daughter Duo to Be Certified Sports Agents For the NFL
Nationwide — Jackson Lawson and her daughter, Samira Jackson, have made history as the first mother-daughter duo certified as sports agents by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Originally from Maryland, […]
Black Mom and Daughter Launch New Holistic, Vegan Hair Care Product Collection
Nationwide — GodXess LLC, a Black-owned hair care brand owned by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Dr. Starr Barrett and Essynce Moore, is proud to announce the launch of their new […]
Founder of Black-Owned Social Media Platform on Track to Soon Have 100,000 Users
Nationwide — Ernest L. Manning, founder and CEO of WeKinFolk, a Black social media platform that began its journey in November 2020, says that he is well on his way […]
Founder of Black-Owned Massage Therapy & Spa Celebrates 13 Years of Wellness for the Community
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Cameron Richards, a licensed massage therapist with over 15 years of experience who is also the Founder of Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa in Floral […]
Black Animated Series, Super CJ, Surpasses 99.4% of YouTube Channels Globally in 6 Months
The Super CJ Animated Series featured on @JustLikeMeTV is Predicted to Surpass 100,000 Views Per Episode on YouTube in the Next Six Weeks. Nationwide — Get ready for a viewing […]
Entrepreneur Makes History After Helping 6,000 Black Authors Get on Podcasts, Stages, and TV
Nationwide — Meet Taurea Vision Avant, the woman on a mission to uplift Black voices and make sure our stories are heard loud and clear. As the founder and CEO […]
Founder of Cash Value Wealth Builders Summit to Empower Black and Brown Entrepreneurs in Atlanta
Nationwide — Black and brown entrepreneurs seeking to take control of their financial futures will gather at the Cash Value Wealth Builders Summit on November 1-2, 2024, at The Starling […]
Black Entrepreneur Exposes Systemic Discrimination in the Tech Industry
Nationwide — In a powerful revelation, George McKinney, CEO of ViQUAL Medical and Better Life Technologies, has shed light on the systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs in the technology […]
Black Pro Female Football Player Launches First Online Marketplace Exclusively for Women Athletes
Nationwide — Santia Deck, the first African American female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, is making history again. This time, she has launched, HerLocker, the […]
Founder of the Largest Network of Black Women Event Planners to Host a 3-Day Online Summit
Nationwide — Kimberly Perrymond, the renowned celebrity event curator and founder of EZPZ Party Planning, is also the founder of the largest organized group of Black women event planners with […]
Black Entrepreneur Who Has Sold $1.5M in Shoes and Cultural Footwear is Embracing a New Era
Nationwide — After making more than $1.5 million crafting shoes that embody the spirit and culture of the African American community, Nagast Footwear, a Black-owned footwear company based in Atlanta […]
Black Dad and Daughter Making History, Helping 1,000 Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — Dante Lee and his daughter, Kiyah, are making history as the first-ever Black father and daughter duo on a mission to help at least 1,000 African American families […]
Black Business Mogul/ Inventor, TJ Loftin, to Appear at Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia
Nationwide — Renowned car builder, inventor, manufacturer, real estate guru, and public speaker TJ Loftin will make a special appearance at this year’s Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Loftin, highly […]
Black-Owned Kids Education Company Launches 9 New Children’s Books for Free
Nationwide — Dahlia & Friends, a Black-owned children’s education company founded by Jacques and Dahcia Bastien, is excited to announce the launch of nine new children’s books, available for free […]
Black Siblings Make History, Launch First Woman-Owned Adult Day Care Franchise
Nationwide — Jessica Wright and Eshonda Blue, two African American sisters who have been running Innovative Senior Solutions for the past 17 years, are proud to announce the official launch […]
Black Fashion Designer to Launch the First Exhibit of Her New Fashion Art Collection at the African Textile Museum in Atlanta
Nationwide — Celebrated fashion designer and textile artist, Therez Fleetwood, and Ahneva Ahneva, the visionary founder of the African Textile Museum, are reuniting after 30 years to present a captivating […]
Mom, Daughter, and Grandma Make History, Open Newest Black-Owned Integrated Health Practice in Chicago
Nationwide — Meet Iris Patterson, the Founder and CEO of Chicago Integrated Health, the newest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois (just 20 minutes from Chicago). Three […]
Black Couple Launches New Gaming Company with Limited-Edition Spades Playing Cards to Support Black Communities
Nationwide — Leroy and Shenna Lasenburg, the Founders of Premium Spades, a leading Black-owned gaming company, are excited to announce the launch of a limited edition set of playing cards, […]
Four Black Entrepreneurs Announce 13,000 Square Foot Event Space and Community Center in Historic Phoenix Building
Nationwide — It’s been a journey of vision, community, and relentless passion. Known for its popular Buy Black Marketplace, local nonprofit Archwood Exchange/ACRES has announced the grand opening of The […]
HBCU Grad, Black Attorney Who Has Never Lost a Trial in 15 Years Launches New Pop-Up Museum
Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons, an HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University, has been a criminal defense litigator and attorney for the past 15 years and has been undefeated […]
Black-Owned Jewelry Company Partners With School District to Teach Students How to Run a Diamond Business
Nationwide — Moijey Fine Jewelry & Diamonds, a Black-owned and US Army Veteran-owned global jewelry brand based in the Washington, DC area, has successfully concluded its 2024 installment of the […]
Founders of Black Woman-Owned Eyewear Brand Named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List for 2024
Nationwide — Tracy Vontelle Green and Nancey Harris, the founders of Vontelle, the fastest-growing Black woman-owned eyewear brand, are proud to announce that to have been named to the prestigious […]