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Black Entrepreneur Reinvents Retail For Black Hair & Beauty Products
White Plains, NY -– 4th Ave Market has exploded onto the scene as a new Black-owned online retail platform tackling economic inequality in the Black hair care and beauty supply […]
Black Women Founders Bring COVID-19 Screening Stations to Schools, Offices, Prisons and More
Two entrepreneurs — Lynda M. Dorman, CEO and Carolyn E. Howell, President of Orange Wall Enterprises — have made history as the first Black women to sign a distribution and […]
Black-Owned Natural Hair Care Brand Offers Franchise Opportunities to Women
Nationwide — In 2017, Diva By Cindy hair care products opened the first natural hair care kiosk in the Baltimore/Washington International airport. In 2019, they revolutionized the industry by launching […]
Black Student Accepted into Harvard, Yale, and Princeton Launches Company to End Gun Violence
Nationwide — RuQuan “Ru” Brown, a 17-year old high school senior from Seattle who has excelled in his classes and sports, has been recently accepted into 24 colleges including Harvard, […]
Best-Selling Author, Noreen Henry, to Host Virtual Conference Featuring African American Experts
Nationwide — Noreen Henry, founder and CEO of Victorious Living Culture, will present “Unleash Your Greatest Potential & Live Your Best Life Now!” taking place virtually on June 27th featuring […]
New Black-Owned Apparel Line Launched to Help Legalize Being Black
Nationwide — A new Black-owned apparel line called TheRarestShirts.com has launched to help create more awareness about the constant racism, discrimination, and police brutality that African Americans continue to experience […]
Two Bestselling Authors, Industry Moguls to Host a 6-Day Virtual Live Writers' Retreat
The retreat, hosted by industry experts Dawn James and Tenita Johnson, will take place online from August 17-22, 2020. Only 12 participants will be accepted. Nationwide — While many may […]
Black Entrepreneur Creates Unique Journal to Help Loved Ones Manage Finances in the Event of an Emergency
Nationwide — Meet Brandee Harrington, a real estate broker and entrepreneur from Jackson, Mississippi, who has released a 100-page, spiral-bound book called the COINZ Journal that is designed to help […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Hair and Beauty Supply Store in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH — Regal Beauty is Central Ohio’s newest Black-owned hair and beauty supply store. Formally located at 973 E Main Street in Columbus, the store opened in February 2019 […]
Top Financial Educator Launches First Hip-Hop Inspired Daily Finance Show
“Ash Cash is like the Hip-Hop version of Dave Ramsey mixed with Les Brown, Oprah, a Sprinkle of Ilyana Fix My Life, and a Dash of Jay-Z.” — Rashad Bilal […]
Black Chocolatier Tired of Being Fired Created His Own Chocolate Company & Hired Himself
Nationwide — Getting laid off from a job can be stressful and discouraging, especially when you are a Black man in America dealing with systematic racism. Some people decide to […]
Owner of Black-Owned BBQ Joint Killed By Louisville Officers Who Had Body Cameras Turned Off
Nationwide — David McAtee, a 53-year old African American entrepreneur who owned a BBQ restaurant in Louisville, KY, and reportedly often fed the police for free, was shot and killed […]
100 Black Women Lawyers Go Live, Making History With Zoom Video Conference Call About Injustice
Attorney and entrepreneur LeTonya F. Moore says she created the Order in the Court Forum understanding that perceptions of Black female lawyers have resulted in negative stereotypes and economic disenfranchisement. […]
Program Seeking to Create More Black Travel Entrepreneurs is Now Open to Women (and Men!)
Nationwide — Launched just two weeks ago, a program that began as a movement for African American women entrepreneurs who enjoy working from home in the travel and lifestyle industry […]
New Black-Owned Financial Literacy Board Game That Sold Out in Days is Now Available to Pre-Order
Nationwide — Sense 2 Cents, a financial literacy company for children and young adults, has produced an immersive financial literacy board game to develop children’s financial management and decision-making skills […]
How to Protect Your Small Business Investment
Nationwide — Even if the scale of your business is small, you must think about providing it with adequate protection to keep it profiting into the future. You don’t have […]
Entrepreneurs Launch Online Platform to Help African Americans Get Started In Real Estate Investing
Houston, TX — Real estate entrepreneurs Lena Claybon and Kayela Ceron are looking to create a path to financial independence for more African Americans via their new website, RockTheRealEstate.com, which […]
This Black Entrepreneur is a Court-Approved Mediator That Helps Settle Disputes Out of Court
Luling, TX — While working online is new to many professions, it is the norm for Quornesha S. Lemon, owner of SaQred Dispute Resolutions. She is an online court-approved mediator […]
Real Estate Mogul Launches Housing Assistance Fundraisers for Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic
Fort Myers, FL — Tamairo Moutry, a successful real estate broker and the first Black woman to own four real estate companies in four different states, has launched two fundraisers […]
New #SaveTheSalon Fund to Raise $2 Million for Black Hairstylists
In partnership with Ben & Felicia Horowitz, Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall (the chief executive of Twitter and Square) Libra/The Pritzker Family, and The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Mayvenn is […]
Black Woman CEO to Teach Webinar on How to Cash Out in the Medical Cannabis Industry
The event, hosted by Cannabis financial planner Cimone Casson, will focus on Black and Brown communities in the growing cannabis sector, and overcoming hurdles in investing, finance, branding, licensing and […]
Black Mother and Daughter Graduate Together From Medical School, Both Become Doctors
New Orleans, LA — Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently shared a very special moment when they became the first mother-daughter duo ever to graduate from […]
Entrepreneur of 35 Years Releases New Book, “Black Financial Literacy & Wealth Building Bible”
Sacramento, CA — David Fontaine, who has worked for 35 years as an entrepreneur and real estate investor, has released a new book entitled The Black Financial Literacy & Wealth […]
Hundreds of Black Women Responding to Home Business Opportunity in the Travel Industry
Nationwide — A new program has been launched that is targeting African American female entrepreneurs who want to work from home in the travel and lifestyle industry. Despite the global […]
Meet the Founder of Ghana's Newest University For Leadership and Technology
Nationwide — Chief Nana Obokese Ampah, founder and CEO of a Year of Return Legacy Project and The Asebu Pan African Village Project, announces the launch of a new institution […]
The Detroit Business Hub Group Launches Online Business Starter Course
Nationwide — The Detroit Business Hub Group (DBHG), LLC, has launched its first online business starter course. Several business professionals assist small business owners in the 14-module course including Kapstone […]
Trucking Entrepreneur Debuts New Book During Global Pandemic to Uplift and Encourage Others
Life-altering tale of hope, love, perseverance and unconditional friendship Washington, DC — Inspirational visionary and budding author Joseph S. McGill officially launches My Little Miracle: Pursuing The Dream as the […]
Magazine For Black CEOs, Speakers, and Authors Releases 3 Free "Lockdown" Issues
Speakers Magazine’s latest issues, available for free download, help professional Black speakers who are pivoting during the pandemic! Nationwide — The three latest issues of Speakers Magazine are available to […]
Woman Founder Launches New App to Create Revenue For Small Black Business Owners
Nationwide — In less than two years, Melanin Enterprise (aka “ME”) – The Black Professional Social Network has gained national notoriety for being one of the best mobile apps in […]
Powerhouse Networking Entrepreneur Rises Through Ranks Like a Phoenix
Nationwide — A master profit strategist, business coach, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Sharon Steele is the founder of Business Girlfriends – a game changing brand that helps empower women financially and […]
Local Black-Owned Plumbing Company Expands to Dallas and Now Offers 24/7 Service
Founded by Dajadt Azakytu, DAZ Plumbing & Locating has expanded their service area to now include the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The company, based in Waxahachie, Texas, is a Black […]
Meet the Financial Literacy Coach Helping Black and Brown Families Transform Their Money Mindset
Nationwide — Dr. Wendy G. Wilson, a Texas-based educator, businesswoman, and licensed financial professional, is working to help families start financial conversations earlier. As a Money Mindset & Accountability Coach […]
Black Leaders, Executives, and Innovators to Gather in Atlanta for Leadership Conference
Nationwide — PMCx Live 2026 will bring together project leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the country on April 23–24, 2026, at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) […]
Bestselling Author Releases New ABC Book for Black Children That Celebrates Culture, Community and Confidence
A new book by author B.M. Hardin invites young black readers to learn their letters while seeing their world, their culture, and their brilliance reflected on every page. Nationwide — […]
Black Woman Becomes a Doctor at the Hospital Where She Worked for Years as a Janitor
Nationwide — Shay Taylor, a 32-year-old African American woman from New Haven, Connecticut, once cleaned floors at Yale New Haven Hospital. Now, after years of schooling and hard work, she’s […]
Black Woman-Owned AI Workforce Platform Makes History, Selected for NVIDIA Inception Program
Nationwide — Ava C. Ivy, an African American technology entrepreneur, author, and workforce strategist, is rapidly emerging as a leading voice shaping the future of work in the age of […]
Black Woman Entertainer and Entrepreneur Celebrates Women's History Month with Launch of TRACC RADIO.TV STUDIOS
Nationwide — DJ, broadcaster, actress, producer, and media entrepreneur Tina Redmond, formerly known as DJ Chic Chick and now professionally recognized as TRACC THE DJ (TRACC) – Tina Redmond Always […]
Ohio Program Celebrates Helping 91 At-Risk Youth Find Jobs and Avoid Trouble
Nationwide — Robinson New Way Empowerment was created to mentor, teach, assist, and empower at-risk youth and young adults. Recently, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based organization reached a major milestone by successfully […]
Bay Area Founder Launches 24/7 Caregiver Support Line to Address Care Gap for Black Families
Nationwide — In Black families, caregiving is not a choice. It is a calling, a cultural expectation passed down through generations, and one of the most underserved responsibilities in America. […]
Mama Tina’s Gumbo Reopens at Houston Rodeo After Brief Shutdown by Health Dept
Nationwide — Mama Tina’s Gumbo was temporarily shut down at the Houston Rodeo, but it quickly reopened after passing a health inspection. Fans quickly returned, eager to try the Creole […]
Mississippi Native Dr. Corey Wiggins Named 15th President of Tougaloo College
Nationwide — The Tougaloo College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Corey Wiggins, a Mississippi native and nationally recognized public policy leader, as the 15th president of Tougaloo College, effective […]
Black Woman-Owned Network Awards $25K to Pitch Competition Winner from Sage Foundation
Nationwide — The BOSS Network, in partnership with Sage, has announced that Kaylenne Brown, founder of Plant-Based Eatz LLC, has been named the winner of the Pathways to Success Pitch […]
Notorious B.I.G.’s Daughter Launches Big Poppa's Steakhouse in Her Dad's Honor
Nationwide — T’yanna Wallace, the daughter of The Notorious B.I.G., is turning her father’s dream into reality with Big Poppa’s Steakhouse. She recently hosted a private tasting in Manhattan, celebrating […]
Entrepreneur Launches Free Hotline for Black Women Experiencing Hair Loss or Scalp Issues
Nationwide — Angela H. Brown, an African American hairstylist, entrepreneur, and veteran hair loss specialist with over 40 years of experience, has launched a free hotline for women struggling with […]
Black-Owned Construction Company Partners with Boxer Roy Jones Jr and Others to Launch Saving the Kids Initiative
Nationwide — Choates Family of Companies, a Black family-owned construction company, together with RJJ Saving the Kids and initiative partners Roy Jones Jr., Johnny Damon, Jackie Siegel, and Darrell Choates […]
Financial Advisor Breaks Down the Bankruptcy of Pinky Cole, Founder of Slutty Vegan
Nationwide — Jayson Thornton, CFP®, an award-winning Financial Advisor specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning, is also the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Pocket Watching with JT,” […]
Black Owner of Dessert Food Truck Celebrates Women’s History Month and 30 Years in Business
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating Women’s History Month with major milestones that highlight […]
How a Black Female Podcast Host Broke into the Top 1% Globally — No Ads, No PR, Just Real Conversations
The show’s rapid rise reflects a shift toward realness in an era driven by optics and algorithms. Nationwide — In a digital world driven by optics and algorithms, authenticity is […]
Black Tech Founder Launches AI Platform to Help Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable, Scalable Businesses
Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise across the United States, many founders are building successful businesses without the systems needed to sustain long-term growth. Black tech founder Lakeisha […]
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson to Produce Original Films for Lifetime
Nationwide — Lifetime has announced new partnerships with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson, along with the network’s first microdrama project executive-produced by Taye Diggs. These moves expand Lifetime’s lineup […]
22-Year-Old Black Creator Launches AI-Powered Animated Series from His Laptop — Without Hollywood
Nationwide — While major studios debate how artificial intelligence will reshape Hollywood, 22-year-old Tierre Hummons has already built his own cinematic animated series called Synth City, which delivers studio-level quality […]
Founder to Host Free Workshop in Atlanta for Black Women in Honor of International Women’s Day
Her “Create Your Ideal Life” workshop will help Black women get unstuck, gain clarity, and build a roadmap for their next chapter Nationwide — In celebration of International Women’s Day, […]
Black Filmmaker Relaunches Her Production Company With a Bold Focus on Social Impact
Her company provides short-form video production for nonprofits, advocacy initiatives, and purpose-driven brands, combining cinematic storytelling with transparent pricing and collaborative production support for clients in New York City, Atlanta, […]
Black Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Disrespected by Locksmith Who Didn't Believe She Was the Owner
Nationwide — Shelita Jaclyn, an African American franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A in Chesapeake, Virginia, went viral after a locksmith refused to recognize her authority and tried to speak only to […]
Walter Johnson AKA Unc Now Owns the "Tendernism" Trademark Thanks to a Black Attorney's Help
Nationwide — Walter Johnson, the man whose unforgettable phrase “Tendernism” took social media by storm, is now the official owner of the trademark thanks to a remarkable act of help […]
Black Entrepreneur Releases New Video Showing Others How He Created AI-Powered Musicians
Nationwide — Marcus Parker, an African American entrepreneur and motivator, has launched a new video, The Making of Rize Mode – Motivation Built, on how he transformed two decades of […]
Black Serial App Entrepreneur to Debut New Book by Mobilizing 1,000 Women-Led App Businesses in 30 Days
Nationwide — In celebration of the March 10th release of her new book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills, serial app […]
Phoenix to Host First Black Entrepreneur Week in Arizona this August: Building Power, Legacy, and Opportunity
Nationwide — In August 2026, Phoenix, America’s 5th largest city, will host a landmark event dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and investing in Black business leadership across the state. Arizona Black […]
Black Woman Therapist Defeats DoorDash in Federal Trademark Battle — Without a Lawyer
Dr. Ashley Bryant Took on a $70-Billion Tech Giant, Represented Herself, and Won Nationwide — Dr. Ashley Bryant had a simple idea: build a software platform to help therapists grow […]
Black Founder Launches Specialized Educational Consulting Services for Families Living Abroad
Nationwide — Dr. Doresa Jennings, Founder and CEO of Key Destiny Unlimited, a premier provider of educational consulting services, is proud to launch comprehensive packages designed specifically to help families […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches Service to Beat Up Men Who Abuse Women
Nationwide — Aleti Crystal, a content creator and entrepreneur from Uganda, runs a vigilante-style business that targets men accused of abusing women. She says her mission is to protect survivors […]
15-Year-Old Black CEO Launches the First Ultra-Soft Disposable Facial Towels for Kids with Sensitive Skin
Nationwide — MelanBrand Skin, the dermatologist-approved skincare brand co-founded by mother-son duo Patrice Chappelle and Bron Echols, has officially launched MelanVelvet, believed to be the first ultra-soft disposable facial towels […]
HBCU Grad Marks 9-Year Milestone as Owner of a Black-Owned Payroll Company
Nationwide — Bryon Jennings, Founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, is celebrating nine years of sustained growth while expanding his national footprint in the PEO services industry. His company […]