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 […]
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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 […]
Award-Winning Black-Owned Bakery Launches First Ever Dessert Truck
Luv’s Brownies Launches Mobile Sweet Shoppe in Santa Clara County, California Nationwide — The award-winning online bakery, Luv’s Brownies®, home of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is bringing its sweet treats […]
Black Inventor Creates Unique Device That Makes Comb-Twists and Other Unique Hair Styles
Nationwide — After complaining about spending hours in the hairdresser’s chair on Crenshaw Blvd in South Central Los Angeles, former English teacher and inventor David “DC” Holland was challenged by […]
Black Mom Creates Organic, Plant-Based Bath & Body Products Named After Her 3 Daughters
San Leandro, CA — Formulating natural body butters and candles is Ayanna Jackson’s absolute passion. For years, her friends and family were treated to her homemade creations before she decided […]
New Finance Book Empowers Black Americans to Reset Cultural Mindsets and Expand Net Worth
Nationwide — With Black History Month upon us, African Americans looking to level up their finances in 2021 while reflecting on our cultural financial history now have a fresh resource […]
Black-Owned Streaming Service Partners With California Newsreel to Stream Robust African Content
Nationwide — kweliTV, a Black-owned streaming service, has entered a distribution partnership with California Newsreel to stream the organization’s robust African content. Through the collaboration, California Newsreel will be releasing […]
The Brown Beauty Co-op Brings Together Retailers Carrying Over 100 Black-Owned Brands
The Brand & The Beautiful Retail Workshop to Help Entrepreneurs Build Brands and Get to Market Washington, DC — In the wake of corporations committing to invest in Black-owned brands, […]
Black Entrepreneur Gifts New Vehicle to Single Mom of 4 After Her Car Was Stolen
Lashiskala Sims from Chicago had been forced to spend over $400 a month on ride-sharing trips to and from work and even had a miscarriage because of all the stress […]
Black Father-Daughter Legal Duo Recognized For Leading One of California's Largest Black-Owned Law Firms
Nationwide — Attorney Whitney Ali has been inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who registry of notable professionals for her role as a management level partner in the Law Offices […]
New App Empowers Users With Access to 45 Black-Owned, Community-Based Radio Stations
Nationwide — A new unapologetic platform for empowerment through media, podcasts, and radio stations has been launched on Google Play and the App Store. It’s called Umoja Radio App, and […]
Black Women Finally Cashing In, Buying and Reselling Weaves
Nationwide — More ambitious African American women than ever before are finally finding their way as entrepreneurs in the multi-billion dollar human hair market. Many are buying wholesale high-quality wigs, […]
Black Marketing Executive Creates Tech Company to Help Solve Global Clean Energy Crisis
Austin, TX — From President Joe Biden’s Administration platform to organizations such as B Corporation to global enterprises; many have focused their attention on Clean Energy. Studies have already proven […]
Houston Boutique Owner Designs and Sells Hoodies That Heal and Help the Homeless
Nationwide — RoseMary Tucker, founder of Blessties USA and the Hoodies4Healing Foundation, is hosting a Blanket Drive for the homeless for the month of January.
Meet the Woman Whose Podcast Builds Bridges, Not Walls, Between Black People Worldwide
Atlanta, GA — Launched in the midst of a global pandemic, and high tensions of division, the first-ever Black cultural unity podcast called Bridge to U unites Black people worldwide. […]
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 […]