Nationwide — Every year, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers chooses a handful of the nation’s leading attorneys to receive their “Litigator of the Year” award. Attorney Zulu Ali received […]
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Former Heavy Equipment Operator Turned Entrepreneur Develops Patented Back Support Belt
Nationwide — Glenn Gordon has experienced some serious back problems since leaving the military. He was a heavy equipment operator and crane operator/ instructor in the 1970s and 80s during […]
Black-Owned Program Offers Virtual Homeschooling Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nationwide — With more school districts moving to fully virtual learning environments due to the coronavirus pandemic, Limitless Learning offers virtual homeschooling for students to stay on track during unprecedented […]
Black Nurse Turned Entrepreneur Launches ID Badges For Essential Healthcare Workers of Color
The company’s slogan is “Artistically Made, Professionally Displayed.” Houston, TX — Reflections By Zana is launching a unique line of workplace accessories for underrepresented front line health care professionals required […]
Black Apparel Brand Owner Awarded Patent for Innovative Square V Neck T-Shirt Design
Blue Cavalz is now offering trendy unique Square V-neck T-shirt which has earned a USPTO patent for its cutting-edge collar design. Nationwide — Rising Black fashion designer and inventor Melvin […]
Black-Owned Mobile App Brings Financial Advisors to Low & Middle Income Families
Nationwide — Meet Ronda Reid-Mohammed, the founder and CEO of Filance, a new app that connects certified financial service sector professionals directly with low and middle-income individuals and families. The […]
Black Hair Restoration Expert Formulates Products to Restore Extreme Hair Loss
Nationwide — In the USA alone, there are over 53 million people suffering from various versions of extreme hair loss. With those numbers steadily rising the demand for effective hair […]
Partnership Seeks to Create More Lending Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses
JPMorgan Chase and the Heron Foundation Award Multi-Million Dollar Grants to Help Build the Alliance and Launch Three Initial Place-Based Pilot Programs Nationwide — CDC Small Business Finance, the nation’s […]
Women's Empowerment Organization to Open First Black-Owned Supermarket in the Tri-State Area
New York, NY — Think Like a Boss, a women’s empowerment organization founded in New York City, is planning to open the first Black-owned grocery store in the tri-state area. […]
Black Writers Weekend Powered By AAMBC Inc Goes Virtual
Black Writers Weekend 2020 is going virtual due to ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Nationwide — Black Writers Weekend virtual experience will stream online on Thursday, August 27th to Saturday, August 29th. […]
Childhood Friends Launch Black-Owned Media Platform That Caters to Small Business Owners
Nationwide — Gwen’s Business Corner with Deonta B hosts include Dr. Gwennetta Wright alongside Deonta Blount a/k/a Deonta B. The two professionals and women of color have over 30 years […]
Meet the Resume Writer Helping Top Black Professionals Around the World to Transform Their Resumes
Nationwide — Tawana Woods, founder and CEO of Country’s Best Resumes has worked with some of the most sought-after executives in the world. For more than 20 years, she has […]
Innovative Startup CPRWrap Founded by Black Female Inventor Looking to Save Lives
Approximately 356,000 hospital cardiac arrests happen in the U.S. every year with 250,000 of those happening in the home. CPRWrap Founder and CEO Felicia Jackson has created a practical and […]
First Plant-Derived, Anti-Inflammatory Drug Discovery Credited to Black-Owned Company
Tampa, FL — What began hundreds of years ago as a pain remedy on the island of Trinidad has evolved into the United States’ first plant-derived, anti-inflammatory drug discovery credited […]
Black-Owned Fashion Label ‘Pinkxolips’ Sees New Growth After Outfitting Celebrities
Nationwide — Pinkxolips, a Black-owned fashion brand, has amassed over 21,000 followers on Instagram while experiencing exponential sales growth after trend-setting celebrities spotted wearing the company’s fur-slides and apparel on […]
Former Mayor of Flint, Michigan, Dr. Karen Williams Weaver to Co-Host New Talk Show, "Black Money Matters"
Flint, MI — Former Flint Mayor Dr. Karen Williams Weaver has announced that she, along with Flint’s former Chief Recovery Officer, Jameca Patrick have began co-hosting a new talk show […]
Successful Black Lawyers Share Lessons Learned and Provide Mentorship in New Compilation Book
Cambridge, MA — In America, there is widespread acknowledgment of racial injustice and disparities, systemic racism, and anti-Blackness. During this unprecedented time, many are all learning more about hidden American […]
Black Certified Public Accountant Helped Clients Save Over $8M in Taxes
Nationwide — Many small and medium-sized businesses end up overpaying taxes because they often seek help from amateur accountants, tax preparers, and even well-meaning Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who do […]
Black Mom Creates Brand and Children’s Book to Highlight Premature Babies After Having Her Baby 4 Months Early
Nationwide — When Shanel Hudson went in for a routine ultrasound at 24 weeks in 2018, she never imagined that a few days later, she’d be having her baby almost […]
Black Doctor Launches Health Promotional App in the Midst of Coronavirus & Social Justice Crises
Nationwide — Dr. Sean T. Hubbard, a hospital neurologist in New Jersey, became inspired, when he witnessed conversations happening online, particularly on the most popular social media sites. “If we […]
Award-Winning Female Tech Guru and Former Homeless Ex-Offender Partner to Create a Successful Tech Business
Nationwide — An African American man who was in and out of prison, homeless in Michigan and addicted to crack for decades, is now the Chief Operating Officer of Nevada […]
Black-Owned Career Fair Company Holds National Monthly Virtual Career Fairs
Nationwide — Career Center of the Southeast, a national Black woman-owned career fair company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is sponsoring 3 national hiring events set for July, August, and […]
Black Female Eye Surgeon Develops Magnetic Lash Extensions That are Safer for Your Eyes
Dr. Anika Goodwin is giving away thousands of pairs of magnetic eyelashes and liners while supplies last. Nationwide — OpulenceMD Beauty, a Black-owned luxury, eye-specific beauty brand created by an […]
Girl Scout CEO Sisters Sell Over 20,000 Boxes of Cookies in 4 Years
Nationwide — Makayla and Morgan, two sisters from California, have wrapped up their 2020 Girl Scout cookie season by selling over 20,000 boxes of cookies total over the last four […]
Author/ Wealth Coach Teaching Others How to Live Like a Millionaire on Any Budget — Says “Financial Success is Not a Gift; It’s a Habit”
Teacherpreneur. Money Magnet. Speaker. Author. Timolin Langin’s holistic and transformational approach to generational wealth-building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How […]
From Championships to First Crushes — This New Book is a Must-Read For African American Youth
Nationwide — The Yearbook by Jonathan Johnson is a middle-grade fiction book for children aged 10+ with friendships themes and relevance. The book is a must-read for African American boys […]
These 91 Black-Owned Businesses Worked Together to Generate $49M in Sales in One Year
Traffic Sales and Profit (TSP), a powerful network and Facebook group of almost 14,000 purpose-driven African American entrepreneurs, has announced that 91 of the Black business owners in their tribe […]
Black-Owned e-Commerce Marketplace, Bluejestic, Launches to Help Businesses Recover From COVID-19 Economic Stress
2020 has been an unexpected deep challenge for many businesses, with shutdowns, social distancing, and other pandemic-related factors hitting hard. The new e-commerce marketplace Bluejestic is here to help. Orlando, […]
99 Businesses That You Can Start For $99 or Less
Helping those affected by layoffs, downsizing, and current economic challenges Jacksonville, FL — Author, entrepreneur, and business coach Kishia Kimbrough is reaching out to those who are struggling or reassessing […]
Black-Led Non-Profit Developer to Raise $1.5M for Housing Acquisition/ Rehabilitation
Black-Led CDE Seeks Investment Capital Nationwide — Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC), a certified black-led Community Development Entity (CDE), is seeking equity investors for up to $1.5 million […]
Mother & Daughter Duo Launch New Black-Owned Beauty Brand For Women of Color
Nationwide — Ethnicity Cosmetics was founded in 2017 by Christia’n Annice and her mom, Kim Blodgett. The mother and daughter duo have extensive backgrounds in the beauty and business industry […]
Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind the First Black-Owned Company to Publish Books by Prominent HBCU Alumni
Nationwide — Three HBCU graduates of North Carolina A&T State University — Ashley Little, Uche Byrd, and Fred Whit — have founded The HBCU Experience Movement, the first Black-owned company […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community
New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]
Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform
Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]
Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]
Veteran-Owned Black Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation
Black-owned platform continues growing in an industry dominated by billion-dollar technology corporations Nationwide — At a time when a handful of major technology companies dominate online communication, independent social media […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Black Founder Officially Launches Revolutionary Board Game Teaching Financial Literacy Through Black History
Black Blocks empowers African American youth and families with culturally relevant financial education Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder and CEO of Black Blocks LLC, a Black-owned educational company, announces […]
Black Founder Develops App to Help High-Achieving Women With Personal Development
Nationwide — Jasmine P. Green, the founder and viral TikTok creator behind The Neuroscience of Making $1,000,000, is redefining what it means to build wealth — starting with the identity […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 25 Years of Helping People With Disabilities to Access Technology
Nationwide — Willie E. Brake, an African American entrepreneur who was born with a disability, is the Founder of All About Technology, a Detroit-based business that is proudly celebrating 25 […]
Black Founder of the First Natural Hair Care Vending Machine Makes History at George Washington University
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, Founder and CEO of Diva By Cindy, a purpose-driven beauty and wellness brand, proudly announces the installation of her natural hair care vending machine at George […]
Black Twin Brothers Launch Patent-Pending Motion-Activated Yard Sign to Help Homeowners Stop Dog Waste
Nationwide — Keith and Kenneth Evans, African American twin brothers from Camden, New Jersey, are the masterminds behind a new invention called Poop-Alert™ by BarkBack. Their interactive, motion-activated talking yard […]
4 Black Siblings and Their Dad Launch New Patented Window and Patio Door Security Bar to Prevent Break-Ins
Nationwide — Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security. They, with the […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Celebrate 9 Years in Business, Expand Their Beauty Supply Store into Larger Retail Space
Nationwide — Founded by a Black mother-and-daughter duo, KT Beauty Boom has grown from a deeply personal healing journey into a highly recognized Black-owned plant-based beauty supply store in Houston, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Initiative to Close the “Marketing Capital Gap” for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses
New program equips entrepreneurs with access to funding, AI-powered systems, automations, and scalable strategies to compete in today’s digital economy Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise at record […]
Black-Led Education Foundation Enters New Era With Leadership Transition and Expanded Board
Nationwide — The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) has named Constance Berry Newman as its new president, succeeding Alexis M. Herman, the Foundation’s former president and a beloved confidante […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Black Educator Creates Unique AI Tool That Guides Students By Turning Coursework into Real World Skills
The AI College Learning Guide™ is free, requires no subscription, and is the only platform that turns academic coursework into a real-world defense document Nationwide — Wayne Smith, M.A., M.Ed., […]
Black Woman Founder of a Gifting and Logistics Company is Using AI to Highlight Black-Owned Brands
Nationwide — Constance Panton, the Founder and CEO of Bifties Gifts, LLC, an e-commerce gifting and logistics company specializing in curated gift boxes featuring Black-owned brand products, has announced the […]
HBCU Grad Turned Texas Insurance Expert Reveals Hidden Policy Gaps for Families Who Think They're Covered
Nationwide — According to Chris Zeigler, an HBCU graduate of Grambling State University and a respected Texas insurance professional who owns The Zeigler Agency, the real issue isn’t that families […]
Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces
Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]
Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum
Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]
Founder Launches First-Ever Black-Built AI-Powered Execution Platform That Helps You Reach Your Goals in 4 Weeks
Nationwide — In a world filled with planners, productivity hacks, and endless advice, a new platform is redefining what it means to actually finish. 4WEEKQTR, an AI-powered behavioral execution system […]
First Black Woman President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Which Operates 190 Restaurants, Releases New Book About Leadership
Nationwide — Kelia Bazile, is making history as the first Black female president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which operates 190 restaurants in 28 states and internationally in Brazil and Mexico, […]
How One Woman Recovered $6M and Why Black Women Entrepreneurs Need to Hear Her Story
Nationwide — The deals are closing. The work is getting done. The invoices are going out. But for many Black women entrepreneurs, the money is not coming in on time. […]
New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Startup Helps Professionals Track and Leverage Career Growth
Nationwide — Laneisha Roberts, the Founder and CEO of ReviewTailor, has announced the official launch of Career Companion, an AI-powered platform designed to give professionals clarity, structure, and strategy for […]