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Successful Black Entrepreneur Files Lawsuit Against St. Paul Police Dept For Violating His Constitutional Rights
Nationwide — In St Paul, Minnesota, an artist, musician and fashion designer who calls himself London tha Arsonist says that he was wrongly arrested and had his legally-owned firearm illegally […]
5 Black-Owned Companies in Asia That You Should Know About
Nationwide — Black entrepreneurs are growing daily and making a significant imprint in world economics. Their businesses can be found, not just all over the United States, but all over […]
Black Entrepreneur Secures Procurement Deal For 1 Million Face Shields
Nationwide — Dante Lee, an African American entrepreneur and media mogul, has finalized a major procurement deal with one of China’s largest and most reliable manufacturers of face shields. Face […]
Black Wealth Building Expert Releases National Economic Plan for African Americans
Nationwide — Dr. Ralph Steele, an extraordinary expert on wealth building, has released a powerful new book entitled A National Economic Plan for Financial Inclusion for African Americans. It is […]
Unemployed African Americans Should Upload Their Resumes to BlackJobs.com
Nationwide — The global COVID-19 pandemic has all Americans feeling financially burdened, but more African Americans are being affected as there are currently more than 20 million unemployment claims across […]
Black Momma Vodka Owner Vanessa Braxton Pivots from Vodka to Hand Sanitizer
* Black Momma Vodka (BMV) Founder and President Vanessa Braxton is the first Black woman to be an owner-operator and manufacturer of a nationally distributed vodka in the U.S. * […]
Black Attorney Launches Online Reality Court TV Show Called "Hood Court" With a Live Jury
Nationwide — Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons has launched a new online reality court TV show called Hood Court that airs on Instagram Live @theplugslawyer Sunday nights at 11pm EST, Mondays 6pm EST, […]
New Adult Coloring Book Collection Empowering Black Women
Chicago, IL — African American women looking for a dose of empowerment now have an exciting resource to help them thanks to the release of a new collection of adult […]
New Organic Black Hair Care Brand Launches With Over 50 Do-It-Yourself Products
Nationwide — A new and fast-growing Black-owned hair care brand called Organic Black Hair Care has just launched an extensive product line of affordable plant-based, paraben-free products for men, women and […]
Founder of Black-Owned Accounting Firm Says His Clients Are Already Getting Stimulus Funds
Nationwide — In March 2020, the U.S. government announced that trillions of dollars would be made available to organizations, small businesses, and individuals in an effort to stimulate the economy. […]
Black-Owned Tech Startup Helps You Send Real Greeting Cards in the Mail Without Leaving the House
In the wake of the Coronavirus, greeting cards can bridge the gap created by social distancing Nationwide — “The world is pretty bleak right now so it is critical that […]
Black Entrepreneur Develops New 911 Alert App Thats Keeps Family Members Informed When There's an Emergency
Nationwide — Steven VanDyke, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, has developed a new app called 911 Alert that connects families together when an emergency occurs. Once downloaded, the app will automatically send […]
Luxury Wigs Company Donates Thousands of Masks and PPE Supplies to NYC Hospitals
New York, NY — RPGSHOW, a leading provider of luxury wigs in partnership with sister company, MyFirstWig, is giving back to the community with a donation of vital PPE materials […]
Mompreneur Launches "How to Start Your Own Vending Business" Online Training Courses
Nationwide — Jasmin Smith, a talented African American mompreneur with two young children, is launching an online series of live trainings on “How to Start and Grow Your Vending Business” […]
Closure of Hair Salons Triples Sales For Black Entrepreneur's Do-It-Yourself Hair Care Products
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, a hair care professional of 38 years, is now an entrepreneur and the founder of D’Serv Professional Hair Care Products for men, women, and children. […]
Entrepreneur Giving Away $1 Million to Those Who Lost Their Jobs Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak
Chicago, IL — Willie Wilson, a philanthropist and entrepreneur from Chicago, has announced that he will donate $1 million to people who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus […]
New Book Encourages Women of Color to Pursue Careers in Technology
“Women of Color in Tech” will be available wherever books and ebooks are sold on April 14th; virtual panel discussion live at 6pm EST on the same day. New York, […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Wins Major Contract to Develop California State Funded Web Project
Nationwide — Meet Zhe Scott, founder of the SEO Queen, who recently won a major contract from the state of California to design, develop and launch the state’s official web […]
New Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Sustain Growth Through a Troubling Economy
Raleigh, NC — Esteemed African American business results strategist H.T. Major, founder of Excellent Presence since 2012, has launched the Marketing Twists Growth Acceleration System: Premium. MTG Premium is a […]
Self-Made Millionaire Gifting Her Most Proven Program to Black Women Entrepreneurs For Hope During Coronavirus Quarantine
Nationwide — Dr. Venus Opal Reese is paying it forward by empowering Black women entrepreneurs to stop living in fear and start using this quarantine time to create a home-based […]
43-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Sadly Dies From Coronavirus
Nationwide — Marlowe Stoudamire, a well-known entrepreneur from Detroit, has reportedly died from complications related to coronavirus at the age of 43. His colleagues and people across the city are […]
Hip-Hop Artist Releases New Music About Black Wealth and Ownership
Philadelphia, PA — The first single from Lou Anthony’s debut studio album SELF: Something Everyone Looks For was released in September, and the music video came early this March. In […]
Meet the Woman Who Just Acquired Elijah Muhammad's Renowned Chicago Mansion
The Wendy L. Muhammad Foundation is building a cultural center to exhibit the business and economic developmental impact of Elijah Muhammad, the Nation of Islam and iconic Black entrepreneurs at […]
25-Year Old Entrepreneur Launches Vegan Hair and Skincare Brand Celebrating Self-Love
Nationwide — Meet Love Atiya, the first 25-year old unschooled Black woman to launch – not one, two or three – but four self-love inspired businesses; with her newest business […]
Black Entrepreneurs File Federal Lawsuit Against U.S. Attorney General For Discrimination in the Cannabis Industry
Seattle, WA — Members of a group called Black Excellence In Cannabis filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Washington State Liquor and […]
Black Family-Owned Business That Launched 40 Products on Amazon Featured in New Commercial
Nationwide — Darlyng & Co., a lifestyle kids brand, has become the first Black-owned family business to be featured in a national advertising campaign launched by Amazon. The national campaign […]
Mom Recruits 13-Year Old Daughter to Be CEO of Their Inspirational Cosmetic Brand
Augusta, GA — Danielle and Miah Pasha are a mother-daughter duo who are taking the cosmetic world by storm with their new company, The Beat House Cosmetics. Teasing customers with […]
Black Inventor Creates 3 New STEM Certified Board Games That Teach Entrepreneurship
Nationwide — Meet Elliott Eddie, an entrepreneur who has created four different STEM certified board games that teach entrepreneurship to both children and adults. His newest board games include a […]
Millennial Couple Launches $100 Million Dollar Affordable Housing Initiative
Atlanta, GA — Majesty and Elize are two career driven individuals who happened to match on a popular dating app. The pair quickly utilized Majesty’s entrepreneurial prowess and Elize’s marketing […]
Al Sharpton and Andre Perry to Speak on The State of Black Culture, July 23
Cincinnati, OH — Vibe Cincinnati, presented by the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, has announced The State […]
Lessons From Black Millionaires Used to Launch Online Network & Mastermind For Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — Brother Bedford, best-selling author and creator of Conversations With Black Millionaires, has launched The Masters Of Business Network & Mastermind as an online community that provides lessons and training […]
Founder of Black-Owned Bakery Celebrated 30 Years in Business as an Approved NFL Super Bowl LX Supplier
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as […]
Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Host Virtual Talk on Raising Money-Confident Kids
Nationwide — Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A […]
Nike Accused of Discrimination Against White Employees, Faces Federal Investigation
Nationwide — Nike is under federal scrutiny after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the company of discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The agency is now asking a […]
Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage
Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students
Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]
Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption
AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]
Meet the 22-Year-Old Harvard Dropout Who Raised $6.6M for Smart Glasses
Nationwide — Caine Ardayfio, a 22-year-old African American tech entrepreneur, dropped out of Harvard to launch Mira, a startup making AI-powered smart glasses. The startup raised $6.6 million and aims to […]
She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women
Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]
HBCU Grad Turned Award-Winning Author Recognized as Global Film Festival Winner for Best Inspirational Short Film
Nationwide — Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, an HBCU graduate and award-winning author of Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free, has been recognized with a Best Inspirational Short Film […]
Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands With New High School Division for Neurodiverse and Non-Traditional Students
Nationwide — Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to found a privately owned, degree-granting college in the state of Alabama, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College, has announced […]
Black Woman Launches Contemporary Fashion Line for Women Sizes Small to 3XL
Nationwide — Erinn Dumas, CEO and Creative Director of e.Laniese, has launched her inaugural contemporary women’s clothing line, where each piece is available in sizes small to 3XL, and the […]
Stock Market Expert and Top Speaker to Teach “How to Create Income Outside of a Job” at Wealth-Building Event in the D.C. Metro Area
Nationwide — With economic uncertainty, layoffs, and rising living costs impacting millions of Americans, a powerful live financial education event is coming to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area to address […]
Black Entrepreneurs Create 10-Inch Kappa Alpha Psi Collectible Figure That Pays Tribute to Black Greek Enthusiasts Worldwide
Nationwide — Just in time for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 115th Founders Day on January 5th, Kappa brothers David Campbell and Kevin Hood are offering Divine Nine supporters $35 […]
This Black Woman-Owned Olive Oil Brand Now Has 4 Locations in Atlanta and Continues to Defy the Odds
Nationwide — At a time when small retailers across the country are fighting to stay afloat, two Atlanta women are quietly building a culinary brand that’s capturing national attention. Malatrice […]
Black Leadership Coach Launches Nonprofit Financial Literacy Movement in Underserved Communities Nationwide
Nationwide — Tonya Fairley, Founder and CEO of MoneyUnmuted Inc., proudly announces its official approval as a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, marking a transformational step toward its mission to empower […]
Keynote Speakers and Early Bird Registration Announced for the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit
Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the sixth annual Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit, presented by Chase Bank. The 2026 event will feature […]
Final Conference to Provide 300,000+ Black Women With Advanced Business Strategy and Skill Development
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]
Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]
Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn Their Books Into Real Money
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking pattern repeat itself. Authors would pour everything into their manuscripts, celebrate their book launch, then sit back waiting for […]
Black-Owned Brand Makes History With Its Signature Hibiscus Mead
Nationwide — Zydeco Meadery, is shining a spotlight this winter season on Carnival Rose, its signature hibiscus mead inspired by the beloved Caribbean and Latin American Christmas drink known as […]
Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom
Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]
Black Entrepreneur Engineers First-Ever Conversational AI System That Transforms Mortgage Lending
Nationwide — Troy Smith, Founder and CEO of The G1 Group, has engineered Carol iE3, the first and only artificial intelligence system in the NonQM mortgage industry that handles complete […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Limited-Edition Luxury Fragrance to Honor Her Late Mom
Nationwide — Nellie Lee Perfume is proud to introduce “SHE,” a limited-edition luxury fragrance created by Rev. Dr. Debra A. Davis to honor the powerful legacy of her late mother, […]
Founder of Black On Demand TV Unveils Fall Premiere Lineup Featuring Season 2 Favorites and Eight New Creator-Led Shows
Nationwide — Swan Simpson, Founder and CEO of Black On Demand TV, a fast-growing, independently Black-owned streaming network, proudly announces the launch of its 2025 Fall Premiere Lineup, including the […]