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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 […]
2020 Conference For Black Writers and Entrepreneurs to Convene in October Despite Pandemic
Nationwide — Black Writers on Tour and the Southern California Black Business and Tech Expo will partner this year to produce a powerful one-day virtual event. Produced by Dr. Rosie […]
Black Founder of Resume Writing Organization Launches First Virtual Conference for Job Seekers
Kissimmee, FL — The Society of Elite Resume Writers (SERW) is excited to announce its inaugural virtual conference, September 24 and 25, 2020. CareerCon 2020 is SERW’s and the resume […]
Grief Coach Dora Carpenter Offers Advice On What Not to Say to an Employee Who is Grieving
Professional Grief Coach Dora Carpenter reveals how the workplace must support an employee who is grieving. Nationwide — Dora Carpenter, Founder and Program Director of the Institute of Professional Grief […]
African American Finance Guru Equips Entrepreneurs to Survive and Thrive in the New Normal
Winston Salem, NC — Financial consultant and businessman, Linsey Mills, has launched a new book to equip entrepreneurs with the skills to build a sustainable business in a shrinking economy. […]
How this Black Female Tech Entrepreneur Makes Launching a Beauty Brand 10x Easier
There’s a surge in women launching beauty brands online. The market is more competitive every day and the demand for excellence is high. PreMade Babe can help businesses launch in […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Makes History With New Line of Kosher, Non-GMO Cake Mixes
Nationwide — Truly one-of-a-kind, King Preferred is the first Black woman-owned, Kosher certified OUD, Non-GMO, specialty food baking mix company. The business was founded in 2012 by LaTonya King as […]
New Book From Author Cori Williams Says “Code-Switching” is a Deal-Breaker For a More Supportive Corporate America
A new timely book on racial conflict asks, “Is the freedom to be authentic lost to African Americans in the professional world?” Atlanta, GA — Today, globally, African Americans in […]
Black Speakers to Network and Learn How to Profit in the Industry Together
Brian J. Olds, Cover Story of Speakers Magazine, Inspiring Black Speakers To SPEAK UP! Detroit, MI — Brian J. Olds, president and founder of Black Speakers Network, is the cover […]
Founder of Black-Owned SEO Company Announces Partnership with Los Angeles South Chamber of Commerce
The SEO Queen has partnered with the Los Angeles South Chamber to launch a menu of services for companies making less than $250,000 per year. Nationwide — Zhe Scott, founder […]
A Guide to Changing Your Career in Your 30s
Nationwide — If your current role is no longer fulfilling, or you have dedicated many years to an industry and enjoyed little success, you might dream of switching occupations. Once […]
Black-Owned Coffee Brand Gets Certified By the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Houston, TX — Golden Made Kafe Intl, LLC, a business specializing in providing exclusive coffee blends inspired by American, French, and African recipes, is proud to announce national certification as […]
Black Husband, Wife and Son Launch Online Course on Investing in the Stock Market
Nationwide — Kevon Chisolm, Esq. founder and president of Black Wallstreeter Consultation Services, is teaming up with his wife, Kim, and their 13-year old son, Kamari, to launch a weekend […]
Talented Black Filmmaker, Derrick Muhammad, Launches Book Tour
Nationwide — Georgia filmmaker and author Derrick Muhammad has released his long-awaited autobiographical book, Guerilla Film Grind, detailing his experiences in the often very turbulent world of filmmaking.
The Los Angeles Black Business Expo to Premiere Its First Virtual Event
Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles Black Business Expo is a preeminent networking and business event that broke ground years ago will go virtual not only for the LA […]
Journalist and Entrepreneur Franny Crooks Creates Black-Owned Business Directory Called ‘Black Rich Listings’
Black Rich Listings will provide a categorized listing of Black-owned businesses while also providing businesses with grants, business classes, vendor lists, and tutorials. New York, NY — During a time […]
Millennial Property Developers to Open Black-Owned COVID-Safe Office Suites
Majesty and Elize have opened their EVOPIA headquarters in Atlanta for COVID-safe coworking Atlanta, GA — Tired of working from home? Business owners, self-employed freelancers, and creative artists are welcome […]
Award-Winning Black Couple Still Thriving in Business Despite Being Victims of Racial and Lynching Threats
Nationwide — Rufus and Jenny Triplett, an award-winning entrepreneurial couple and best-selling authors, have had to deal with racism, cyberbullying and even a lynching threat from Trump supporters via social […]
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 […]
Black Contractors Not Paid for Work on Obama's Presidential Library, Says President of National Association of African American Contractors
Nationwide — The Obama Presidential Center has opened its doors on Chicago’s South Side, but for some of the contractors who helped build the landmark project, the celebration is being […]
Founders of New Movement Launch What They Call the First Real Black Wall Street
New Platforms Solve the Less-Than-1% Crisis in Black Ownership Nationwide — The Black Financial Independence Movement (BFIM) is issuing a national wake-up call — and unveiling the first complete solution […]
Nurse Boss Summit Returns to Raleigh July 31 – August 1, 2026, Bringing Together Nurses, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Change-Makers from Across the Country
Nationwide — The highly anticipated Nurse Boss Summit 2026 is returning to Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 31 – August 1, 2026, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, bringing […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Black-Owned Workwear Company Invents World's First Homebuilding Sport
Revolutionary, Culturally Appropriate, and Inspiring Adaptation of Edutainment Sports. Now evermore expanding and developing its Membership League Club Model. Nationwide — National Homebuilders League® governs a new sport invented for […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College
Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators
This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close
Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]