Independent publisher’s newest product line proves that representation matters while normalizing and celebrating characters of color in educational products. Nationwide — Social awareness brand Brown Boy Brown Girl, LLC (BBBG) […]
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10 Reasons Why Black People Should Invest and Create Their Own Stimulus Package
Nationwide — Highly motivated by a recent article published by ABC News entitled “Stocks are Soaring, and Most Black People Are Missing Out”, Ernest Gains and Latoya Smith, expert investors […]
USPTO Patent Filed For Dreadlocking Sea Salt Hair Spray Made With Pure Ocean Water
Nationwide — Lavish Ocean LLC, a Black-owned company headquartered in Oceanside, CA, makes all-natural hair spray and hair & body oils. Included in their offerings is a niche hair care […]
Black Woman Millionaire Turned Down by Amazon Prime After 2 Million Streams
Nationwide — The pilot of Dr. Venus Opal Reese’s docuseries, Hot Mess Millionaire, has accumulated over two million streams and counting in less than six months with tons of five-star […]
Celebrity Luxury Interior Designer Nikki N. Klugh Launches “Money Spaces” Challenge Dedicated to Improve Your Success
Custom Work and Home Spaces That Will Enhance Your Overall Productivity Atlanta, GA — Nikki N. Klugh, owner and principal designer of Nikki Klugh Design Group, Inc. is launching the […]
Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Brand Gives Back By Donating a Portion of Sales to Cancer Services
Winston-Salem, NC — New beauty brand OpulenceMD Beauty announces its October Breast Cancer Awareness partnership with Cancer Services. The brand has committed to donating a minimum of $1,000 or 10% […]
Entrepreneur Says This Doll Inspired Her to Launch the First Black Woman-Owned Ecommerce Rug Company
Nationwide — Meet Audrey Bell-Kearney, founder of The Rug Chest, the newest Black woman-owned area rug company in the country. An entrepreneur of 23 years, Audrey says that she was […]
Founders Launch Newest Online Marketplace of Professional Services For Black and Minority Freelancers
Nationwide — Ebuynee is a new online marketplace that seamlessly allows customers to find Black, Latinx, and women freelance services with transparent costs at the tip of your fingers. Launched […]
Entrepreneur Launches $10.7M Venture Capital and Private Equity Firm Called HBCU Seed
Nationwide — While attending Oakwood University as a business major, Terrel Davis became a serial student entrepreneur who recognized three significant problems that HBCU students faced: lack of resources, services, […]
Black Woman-Owned Coloring Book Company Launches First-Ever Inspirational Colored Pencils
Color outside the lines! Nationwide — Latoya Nicole, founder and CEO of the melanin-friendly coloring book brand, Entrepreneurs Color Too, has now added inspirational colored pencils to her line of […]
How Entrepreneurs in the Black Community are Bridging the Gap with Fewer Economic Resources
Nationwide — As more people in America move away from working for corporations and launching their own businesses, black Americans face some pretty unique challenges. Even as it can be […]
Entrepreneur Launches New App to Empower Foodies to Support Black-Owned Eateries
Nationwide — Finding and supporting the best black eateries is now a lot easier thanks to entrepreneur Braxston Richmond’s launch of the new app, Black Foodie Finder.
Black Doctor Launches The Hair Growth Box For Women Experiencing Hair Loss
West Palm Beach, FL — Celebrity Fertility Expert, Emergency Room Physician, Urgent Care Co-owner, Mother and Wife, Best-selling author – are all titles that Dr. Jerisa Berry wears well. Fighting […]
African American Master Guitarist Offers Virtual Lessons to Beginners Using Unique and Fun Teaching Method
Nationwide — Although the guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to learn how to play, there are always alternatives to giving up. Many people try to learn but […]
Largest Black-Owned Carrier, Figgers Wireless, Partners With Black-Owned Streaming Service, kweliTV
The founders of two of the nation’s most innovative Black-owned companies, Figgers Wireless and kweliTV, have joined forces to offer discounts to their customers. Nationwide — Figgers Wireless, the nation’s […]
This Black Woman Has a Company That Mentors Over 1,000 Prisoners
Born with a congenital heart defect, Lynda Monroe is an entrepreneur, podcast personality, and life coach that imparts motivational wisdom to empower prisoners to defy the odds and get a […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Home Décor Business Has Sold Over 26,000 Comforters, Pillows, and Beddings
Instead of waiting for someone to give her an opportunity, Jojo Pierre decided to harness the power of her family and start a family business. Today, Lakay Designs is a […]
Voiceover Veteran, Dane Reid, Offers Profound, Resonant and Real African American Voice Talent to Millions of Listeners
Atlanta, GA — Dane Reid Media is a premier source for outstanding African American voiceovers that reach millions of listeners worldwide. Principal voice act, Dane Reid’s baritone vocals make an […]
Author Troy Gathers Releases His New Book "African World History" to Reflect on the Greatness of Ancient Africa
Nationwide — In these recent months, the country has witnessed an obvious racial divide. Although many factors have led up to the atomic bomb we see on the evening news, […]
Black Power Advocate Dr. Ben Chavis Now Speaking, Broadcasting Truth to Power in Public Television Program
Washington, DC — Civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., former NAACP executive director and current president/CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), will begin hosting a […]
Founder of Black-Owned Academy Urges More STEM Education For Black and Brown Communities
Pleasant Grove, UT — Marlon Lindsay, founder and CEO of 21stCentEd (A virtual STEM and CTE academy), announces the urgency of providing STEM education for all – especially for black, […]
Dontaye Carter, Founder of Black-Owned Multi-Media Firm, Selected to Join the Board of Civil Rights Icon’s Foundation
Atlanta, GA — Dontaye Carter, the founder of the internationally recognized multi-media firm, Carter Media Group, LLC, has been named as the newest board member of The Joan Trumpauer Mulholland […]
Black Virologist Makes Call to Action for Protection Against COVID-19
Tennessee-Based, African-American-Owned Corporation Providing COVID-19 Disaster Response Services for a Safer Return to Work and School Denver, CO — With people of color experiencing a higher death rate from COVID-19 […]
Black IT Professional and Veteran Develops Course That Trains Adults to Succeed in the Ever-Changing Tech Industry
Nationwide — Koach-IT Technology Education is a Black-owned, veteran-owned Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company specializing in advanced IT skill training and educational services for youth and adult workforce development. […]
Two Black Entrepreneurs Who Thought a Good ACT Score and GPA Would Get Them An Instant Home Loan
The story of two African American men who started out very ignorant about credit, but have now launched a successful company as experts on financial literacy and the laws of […]
Black-Owned Virtual Coworking Welcomes Actor Kareem Grimes as Corporate Ambassador
The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative […]
MIT Hacking Racism Challenge Partners with Black Tech Matters to Produce Hacking Racism Listening Summit
Boston, MA — The MIT Hacking Racism Listening Summit in partnership with Black Tech Matters took place during the weekend of September 26 and 27, in advance of the MIT […]
Two Sisters Launch Pop-Up Museum That Puts Women on Display in a Fun and Instagrammable Way
Womanish experience finally opens after a 6-month delay Chicago, IL — Founders Danyelle & Dionna Gray have finally put their finishing touches on their new and improved Womanish pop-up experience […]
Black Couple Known For Their Gullah Geechee Treats Debuts New Online Store Featuring Historic Charleston Chews
Charleston, SC — Michael & Latanya Allen, the founders and owners of Tastee Treats, have launched an online store allowing them to sell their historic Charleston Chews, jams, and jellies […]
Founder of Black-Owned Financial Services Firm Expands Beyond Credit Repair to Offer Loans, Tax Preparation Services
Milwaukee, WI — Charcora Palmer, founder and owner of Total P.O.W.E.R. Financial Services, is expanding her services beyond credit repair to become a one-stop-shop, offering loans from $10,000 to $400,000 […]
Entrepreneur Reveals How to Successfully Build Your Beauty Empire in New Book
Houston, TX — Entrepreneur and Medical Aesthetics Practitioner Lyndsey Brantley announces the release of her first book, Building Your Beauty Empire: The Ultimate Guide to Successfully Launch Your Beautypreneur Journey. […]
Black-Owned Bio-Tech Firm Gears Up For Upcoming Racially Charged Trial Against Kaiser Permanente
Nationwide — ViQUAL Medical Technology LLC, a small Black-owned biotech firm based in San Diego, is gearing up for its upcoming trial against Kaiser Permanente in a trade secret misappropriation […]
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 […]
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 […]