Nationwide — Ayanna Henderson, CEO and founder of Mademoiselle Ayanna and Ayanna Beauty, (www.ayannabeauty.com) is one of the first African American entrepreneurs to launch a line of cruelty-free beauty products. The […]
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Atlanta’s First Black Owned LGBT “Blogazine” Launches Kickstarter Campaign, Seeks to Raise $10K
Nationwide — Gaye Magazine is the first Black-owned LGBT publication in Atlanta, GA to structure their business model as a blogazine, which is a unique fusion of a blog and […]
Black-Owned Consulting Firm in Houston Celebrates 10 Years of Sparking Small Business Success
Nicole Michelle, Managing Principal of Madison Brothers Consulting, has helped more than 250 women achieve six-figure incomes. Houston, TX — With its focus on financial freedom and offering tax and […]
African American Online Marketer Reveals How to Host Successful, Profitable Events
Born Logic Allah, a successful entrepreneur and respected marketing expert, has launched a Masterclass on how to host and monetize events using Eventbrite. San Antonio, TX — Have you ever […]
First Black Woman-Owned Non-Emergency Transportation Company in New York Gives Back
Nationwide — MedSafe Transport, Inc. is kicking off the holiday season with their second annual Thanksgiving charity feast, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at noon. Taking place in Copiague, New York, […]
Shop Black Week Is Projected to Set Historical Numbers for Black-Owned Businesses
Nationwide — What started out as a campaign by several dozens determined organizations asking every American to support Black-owned businesses for a week has morphed into a world-wide movement.
Kidz Biz Book Series Plants Seed of Entrepreneurship in the Next Generation
Houston, TX — Kidz Biz is a children’s book series created by Houston-based author and entrepreneur, Gwen Richardson. The objective of the series is to plant the seed of entrepreneurship […]
Black Women Entrepreneurs to Purchase Fashion Fair Beauty Line From Johnson Publishing For $1.85 Million
By Taylor A. Sylvain, New Orleans Agenda New Orleans, LA — According to published reports, New Orleans native Desirée Glapion Rogers and her business partner, Cheryl Mayberry McKissack will purchase […]
Black-Owned Law Firm Named Among Top 10 Law Firms by Attorney & Practice Magazine
Nationwide — The Law Office of Zulu Ali, a Black-owned law firm, has been named one of the Top 10 Law Firms in California in the areas of Criminal Defense […]
Founders of Black-Owned Fitness Company Acquire Popular Marketplace App
Nationwide — Gadsden, Alabama-based Fitinuss LLC has finalized an agreement to acquire the iOS app SWAP club from Atlanta-based startup ReKindness LLC. The company plans to expand beyond iOS functionality […]
From the Smithsonian to the Kitchen: African American Art is Transforming the Home Decor Business
Carson, CA — Just a few decades ago, Black art was hard to come by in mainstream markets. Artists were largely only viewed at African American museums and at niche […]
Black-Owned CBD Startup Academy Celebrates First 100 Students Enrolled in It’s Program
St. Louis, MO — As Cannabidiol (CBD) use becomes more mainstream, demand for these products continues to grow. With a projected value of $20 billion by 2024 in the U.S. […]
Black-Owned Watch Brand Backed By Richard Branson Launches New Line of Modular-Interchangeable Fashion Watches
Nationwide — Vitae London watches, founded by Black entrepreneur Will Adoasi, is launching a new line of modular-interchangeable fashion watches on Kickstarter. The brand is backed by Richard Branson and Virgin […]
First Annual Millionaire Mastermind Entrepreneur Summit to Empower Black Business Women
Summit to Honor Leading Entrepreneurs and Highlight Innovative Approaches and Best Practices for Aspiring Business Owners on December 16th Atlanta, GA — The Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit […]
Black Entrepreneur Creates First Ever Social Networking App to Bridge Wealth Gap
New Orleans, LA — BEAN Now, the social networking app designed to foster relationships and connect members of the African American community, has launched its free app for iOS and […]
“Shop Black Week” Campaign to Boost Support For Black-Owned Businesses Will Be From November 22-29
Nationwide — As consumers across the U.S. gear up for holiday deals on sales merchandise, this Black Friday, a coalition urges buyers to make it a Shop Black Week. More […]
Award-Winning Black Speaker, Author and Trainer Teaches Others How to Create a Successful Speaking Business
Nationwide — Speaking and training is a multi-billion dollar industry. More and more schools, companies and organizations are seeking and paying qualified speakers big dollars to come in and solve […]
Manager Fired After Two Black Men Arrested in Starbucks Has Filed a Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Philadelphia, PA — Shannon Phillips, a former regional manager at Starbucks, has filed a lawsuit for racial discrimination claiming that the coffee giant fired her after the highly-publicized arrest of […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch New Healthguv App, Giving Users Access to the Latest Healthcare Issues
The Healthguv App allows members to stay updated about the latest medical issues and concerns. Toms River, NJ — Medical social networking just got even easier with the newly launched […]
Once Homeless Herself, Entrepreneur Launches Credit Repair Program That Has Helped 600+ Families Become Homeowners
Nationwide — 8 years ago, Princess Butler was homeless and struggling with debt, but now she is the CEO & founder of Financial Advantage Solutions which has helped more than […]
2nd Annual Photography Conference Exclusively Celebrates Black Photographers
Tomayia Colvin, a Texas woman on a mission to empower and celebrate Black photographers recently hosted the second one-of-its-kind photography conference. It was met with resounding success. Houston, TX — […]
A New Directory Has Been Launched to Profile Black-Owned Businesses Nationwide
Nationwide — The new Directory of Black Owned Businesses and Organization (DOBOBO) is a national consumer driven web-based advertising and marketing business. Many times, consumers who will not do business with […]
How to Improve Your Nursing Career Through Specialization
Nationwide — To help you pass the boards, attend Valley Anesthesia so that you may better prepare for the exam and improve studying.
A Rewarding Occupation: The Best Careers for Helping Others
Nationwide — If you want a job that provides a great sense of satisfaction every working day, you might be best suited to a career helping others. Thankfully, there are […]
4 Reasons Why Black Entrepreneurs are Starting Storage and Warehousing Businesses
Nationwide — As the population continues to rise exponentially, so does the need for personal and corporate storage. People will always need a place to store their belongings, and companies […]
New Debt Relief Program For Women Launches
Nationwide — A new program has been launched to assist women in the United States who are overwhelmed with debt. The program, Debt Help 4 Women, aims to help millions […]
Meet the Father and His 3 Sons Who've Created the First Ever Virtual Video Business Card Service
Nationwide — Gregory Cherry, an African American father and his three sons — Greg Jr, Isaac, and Isaiah — are the inventors of new technology that allows business owners to […]
Free Program Teaching African Americans How to Invest in Gold and Medical Marijuana Stocks
Nationwide — Hundreds of thousands of Americans generate wealth each year from investing in the stock market and other commodities, but many African Americans continue to miss out on such […]
African American Couple Creates New Social Media Platform For Students Worldwide
Nationwide — Dwight & Angelique Morrison, are the co-founders of PS Remember, a new social media platform that connects students in over 100 countries. Through it’s unique and powerful search […]
Top African American Speakers and Communication Industry Professionals to be Honored at SpeakerCon
Event Visionary Cheryl Wood is featured on the cover of this month’s issue of Speakers Magazine Detroit, MI — The October issue of SPEAKERS Magazine is online and the printed […]
Award-Winning Black Entrepreneur to Be Honored With a Doctorate Degree
Velma Trayham, founder and CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group, is being honored with a Doctorate Degree from Higher Place Christian University Alpharetta, GA — Velma Trayham, founder and CEO of […]
2nd Annual Gold Women’s Wellness Business Breakfast at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Light of Gold PR Hosts the Upcoming 2nd Annual Gold Women’s Wellness Business Breakfast at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Panel of Experts […]
The Decision That Changed Everything: How One College Student Chose Taco Bell Over Law School-and Became President of Carrabba's Italian Grill
Nationwide — In the summer of 1986, Kelia R. Bazile stood at one of the biggest crossroads of her life. After graduating from high school, what began as a summer […]
Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids
Her innovative educational comfort system combines a patented voice-recordable pillow plush, children’s books, and interactive learning products designed to support literacy, emotional wellness, and family connection. Nationwide — After hearing […]
Black Army Veteran Who Taught Himself How to Code Selected as National Speaker at 126th National Business League Conference
Nationwide — Darren L. Buckner didn’t come from money and didn’t come from connections. He came from North St. Louis, and he came correct. Buckner, a U.S. Army veteran, spent […]
Ronnie’s House Strengthens Black and Brown Justice-Impacted Leaders to Level Up and Build Safer & Stronger Communities
Level Up in 90 helps lived-experience leaders build stronger nonprofits Nationwide — After losing her husband, Ronnie Senegal, a 43-year-old African American man, to gun violence, Shirin Senegal has turned […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Open a Kids' Skating Rink in Lancaster, California
Nationwide — After more than 40 years of working with children, entrepreneur Duana Garrett is making history in Lancaster, California, as the first Black woman to open a children’s skating […]
14-Year-Old Black CEO Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and $10K Pitch Competition
Nationwide — Zoe Oli launched Beautiful Curly Me, her award-winning toy company, at age 7 and grew it from the living room to retail shelves nationwide. Now 14, she’s helping […]
Man Allegedly Stole 438 Tires Worth Nearly $90K From a Tire Shop Where He Worked
Nationwide — Darren Manson, a man from Atlanta, Georgia, is accused of stealing hundreds of tires from the Mavis Tires and Brakes store where he worked. Authorities say he and store […]
Meet the Innovative Black Woman Childcare Provider Revolutionizing Early Childhood Education
Introducing the first parent engagement platform built exclusively for childcare centers — now offering live parent-to-classroom video calls, real-time updates, and emergency broadcasting to strengthen the connection between families and […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
The Richest Black Man in the World, Aliko Dangote, to Donate 33% of His Wealth
Nationwide — Aliko Dangote, one of the wealthiest people in the world, plans to donate 33% of his fortune to charity after his death as part of his goal to create […]
Black Entrepreneur Reinvents Recycling While Bringing Jobs and Green Innovation to Urban and Rural Communities
Nationwide — Lester Brazzel, the Founder and CEO of Cubia Recycling, a pioneering force in sustainable waste management, has announced the expansion of its innovative decentralized recycling infrastructure designed to […]
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 […]