A Must-Listen for Women 40+ Discovering their Chapter 2 2019 Lineup Includes Bridgett M. Davis, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, Dante Lee and Roxanne Shante New York, NY — “Upon first listening, […]
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Three Brothers Launch Eco-Friendly Candle and Home Fragrance Products -- Now Available in Macy’s Nationwide!
Nationwide — When three brothers, Collin (13), Ryan (10), and Austin Gill (8), sought out to start a business to make them extra money, giving back to their community and […]
Bernard J. Tyson to Receive the National Minority Quality Forum’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Washington, DC — The National Minority Quality Forum’s (NMQF) Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes achievement in ensuring that members of this country’s marginalized populations receive optimal health care. NMQF is pleased […]
23rd Annual Black Writers on Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business Expo to Be Held Under One Roof
Nationwide — Dr. Rosie Milligan brings the largest Black cultural event for Southern California – the Black Writers On Tour Conference & Southern California Black Business Expo under one roof […]
Zimbabwe Native, Based in Dallas Texas, is the Latest Entrepreneur to Launch a Black-Owned All-Natural Skin Care Line
Nationwide — Zimbabwean born and Dallas-based entrepreneur Sipho Gumbo has created an all-natural skincare line for women of color. Yangu Beauty means ‘my beauty’ in the Shona language of Zimbabwe […]
18-Year Old Black Teen Entrepreneur Signs Major Deal With Target Stores -- Introduces Plant-Based Skincare Giftbox!
Zandra Cunningham brings her award-winning artisan skincare product line to Target Stores nationwide. Her exclusive product with the chain is a “Treat Yo Self” gift box that celebrates Black History […]
Meet the Black Woman Making History as the Founder of an Award-Winning Tech Firm That Custom Designs and Develops Web Sites, Apps, and More
Nationwide — Renee Wilson, founder of Edgy Design Group based in Charlotte, NC, is known for her innovative app development, custom web design, logo design, and business branding services. Despite […]
MUSC Ranks No. 13 on Forbes List of America's Best Employers For Diversity
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) vaults from No. 53 in 2018 to No. 13 in 2019 on list of 500 companies Charleston, SC — The Medical University of […]
Successful Black-Owned Day Trading Firm Shares Tips For Building Generational Wealth in 2019
Have you made a P.L.A.N. for 2019 to work towards building generational wealth? Nationwide — The Profit Room, a Black-owned day trading firm, is sharing some valuable tips for African […]
Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) Supports New House Rules on Diversity and Inclusion
Baltimore, MD — Career Communications Group, Inc. supports the new rules for the 116th Congress released by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), incoming chair of the […]
3 Incredible and Influential Black CEOs in America
Nationwide — When it comes to the business world, Black people have struggled for years to gain the representation that they deserve in the workplace. Check out these three influential […]
New Initiative Helping Black-Owned Businesses Get Access to Funding and Treasury Services
Bridgehampton Strategy Advisors has launched an initiative to assist Black-owned businesses to ensure greater success of obtaining working capital and other commercial banking services. Los Angeles, CA — Historically, Black-owned businesses […]
Top 12 Scholarship Programs For Black/ African American Students in 2019
Nationwide — The new year has settled in, and most students are already back to their normal school routine. Also, many are realizing that the summer is fast approaching and […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who is Showing Other Women How to Step Up Their Sales Superpowers
Erica Stepteau is the Cover Story of Speakers Magazine and Hosting Sales Training Workshops in Three Major Cities in 2019 Cleveland, OH — In order to grow your business, one […]
Black-Owned Publisher Aims to Take Urban Literature in a New Direction
Nationwide — At SoulFire Books, their mission is to elevate and to evolve African-American literature by being fundamentally committed to being at the forefront of a new direction in literary […]
African American Stock Trader Wants to Recreate Black Wall Street By Teaching 1,000 Beginners How to Trade Stocks in 2019
J.R. Fenwick, founder and CEO of FLip That Stock, will be hosting his first free seminars of the year in the Washington DC area on January 12th and 26th Nationwide […]
An Inspiring New Socio-Economic Movement is Welcoming Black Business Owners to Lock Arms With Its Growing Network
Every Black Person Has a Right to Enjoy Unlimited Privileges That Comes With Having a Business & This Inspiring Movement Will Empower Black Business Owners & Entrepreneurs All Across the […]
African American Entrepreneur to Build Billion Dollar Vodka Brand
Nationwide — A true renaissance businessman located in Fort Lauderdale with deep ties to professional sports and entertainment, spirits industry veteran Victor G. Harvey plans to build a 5,000 square […]
Meet the Black Woman Who is Raising $900K to Launch Medical Marijuana Vending Machines
Facial Recognition and Biometric Blockchain Will Allow Regulatory Compliance Columbus, OH — PopCom, a leading Black-owned automated retail technology company specializing in smart vending and kiosk solutions, has announced its […]
The Fifth Annual B.O.S.S. Brunch Celebrates and Educates Women Entrepreneurs in Washington, DC
Women Entrepreneurs Learn from Industry Experts About Media, Marketing & Branding Strategies to Grow Their Businesses in 2019. Washington, DC — With the unstable conditions of the stock market and […]
HBCU Grad Launches 2nd Adult Coloring Book to Help Black Women with Self Care
Raleigh, NC — North Carolina-based entrepreneur Latoya Nicole has launched the coloring book series “Entrepreneurs Color Too” to give Black women a new method to relieve stress on the go. […]
Meet the Entrepreneur Who Wants to Open the Only Black-Owned Book Store in Orlando, Florida
Nationwide — Imagine a place where lovers of African-American literature and culture can come together and have their needs met. Kizzy’s Books & More, founded by entrepreneur Trenessa L. Williams, […]
Black Entrepreneur from Alabama Launches Telecom Company Already Valued at $5.9 Million
Nationwide — Tesix Wireless, a telecommunications company announced its launching in summer 2018. It has since gandered the attention of interested customers and private investors with interest in the startup. […]
Meet the Genius Whose Revolutionary Payroll System Could Prevent Future Government Shutdowns
Retired postal employee, Larry Pinson Sr., sheds light on the complicated, ancient systems the government still practices today. Maywood, IL — The pay system used by the United States Postal Service […]
This Father-and-Son Black-Owned Business Did Over $500 Million in Real Estate Deals in One Year
National Standard Abstract, a title-insurance firm based in New York, is one of the very few Black-owned business enterprises in the area. The company’s CEO, Osei Rubie, and his son, […]
This Mom and Her 3 Children Are All Successful Published Authors
Based in Atlanta, Jennaye Fennell and her three children are all successful published authors. Combined, they have written 7 books in total, and most of their books are based on […]
Start-Up Capital Available For Aspiring Beauty Supply Owners
Nationwide — Beauty Supply Lending Group, an organization recently founded by Professor Devin Robinson, who wrote the best-selling book Taking it Back: How to Become a Successful Black Beauty Supply […]
Black-Owned Leadership Organization Partners With Ohio State University to Offer One-of-a-Kind Career Awareness Program
Nationwide — Dr. Carter D. Womack, President of Leadership At Its Best announces that the Ohio State University, Trio Upward Bound program, Office of Diversity and Inclusion has engaged his […]
Credit Doc Releases Quick Lectures Regarding Holistic Credit Health Repair to Promote an Abundant Lifestyle
Nationwide — Have you ever considered the phrase “Good credit health is the gateway to building wealth”? If you haven’t, you should. In order to truly maximize success in life, […]
Black Woman Certifies 1,000 Life Coaches in 12 Months as the Founder of Atiras International Coaching Academy
Sarita Pittman is the Cover Story of Speakers Magazine and Hosts Success Without Walls Business and Empowerment Summit Atlanta, GA — The coaching industry is an extremely lucrative career for […]
African-American Founder Launches Technology Transportation Startup in Florida
Nationwide — Benjamin Dorsinvil, Founder and CEO of Golden Freight Brokers, has launched the first transportation technology company led by an African-American in Florida. The startup company helps small and […]
1st Annual #BlackTechMatters Influencer Awards Was a Huge Success in Washington, DC
* 150 guests were in attendance celebrating innovation in STEM * 5 awards and 1 Lifetime Award given to top influencers that helped propel tech inclusion Washington, DC — Wealthy […]
National Two-Part Book Series Challenges America’s Wealth Gap with a Transformational Blueprint for African Americans
From Sacramento to Washington, D.C., Dr. Anita R. Johnson and Steven E. LaBroi deliver a powerful, dual-framework approach to reshaping financial behavior and building generational wealth. Nationwide — In a […]
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 […]