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Meet the ‘Doctor’ Who Helps Black Entrepreneurs Go Viral
Nationwide — Dante Lee is not a medical doctor, but he is known and well-respected as a Revenue Doctor™. That’s because he is a marketing genius and PR mastermind that helps […]
HBCU Grad Returns with First Ever Adult Coloring Book Celebrating Black Colleges
The perfect graduation gift for her! Nationwide — Latoya Nicole, bestselling author and owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too, is back with the release of her newest edition Alma Mater and […]
8th Annual Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Network Experience Challenges Women to Stop Accepting Mediocrity
“I Declare War” to Inspire Women to Eliminate Excuses, Silence Their “Inner Critic” and Achieve Success, May 4 in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ — Valley women will “declare war” on negative […]
Over 500 Black Authors Attended This Conference Last Year -- And Are Now Selling Twice As Many Books!
This year’s Red Ink Conference will be held in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, June 1st. Charlotte, NC — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed […]
Founder of Black-Owned Hair Color Brand Says Royal Purple is the New Trend For Summer 2019
Nationwide — Hair stylist and fashion influencer Electra S. Davis says that Royal Purple will be the trending hair color for summer 2019. As the founder of a chemical free […]
How a Postage Stamp Saved a Postal Worker From Committing Suicide Which Ultimately Led Her to Meet Oprah Winfrey
Sacramento, CA — In 2008, Meiko S. Patton lost her mother to colon and liver cancer. Her mom, Bernice Patton was just 59-years old. After the death of her mom, […]
$2 Million in Funding Given to Black-Owned Businesses -- Thanks to the Founders of This Organization!
The UP Community Fund is looking to help even more African American entrepreneurs get funded in 2019. Nationwide — Invest in an entrepreneur of color and the rest of the […]
2019 Small Business ‘FeverPitch’ Competition Now Open For Black Entrepreneurs
Black Connect Announces National Call for Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Business Ideas for a Chance to Win Cash Prizes Tampa Bay, FL — Today, 3rd […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch Exclusively@9 -- An Innovative Sales Channel That Has Led to Two Multi-Billion-Dollar Partnerships
From the initial investors, to partners and employees, Exclusively@9 is focused on providing investment and ownership opportunities in the Black community. Nationwide — Eric Wynne and Michael Reid have 50 […]
Black News Channel Announces Results of Re-Branding Efforts
Tallahassee, FL — Black News Channel (BNC), the nation’s only African American news network, has revealed its new brand identity and logo after months of consumer research. With the efforts […]
Family of Black Authors to Soon Launch New Animated Series Based on Their Books
Newark, DE — Jennaye Fennell and her 3 children are all successful published authors, and are planning to soon launch a family-friendly animated series based on their books. They have […]
Former Daycare Owner Turns Children’s Project into Popular Sweet Treats and Incubator Space for Culinary Artisans
Natasha’s Just Brittle has been added to a 2019 Visit Baltimore crowdfunding campaign launched to keep doors open Baltimore, MD — Natasha Wainwright is a Baltimore-based entrepreneur who previously founded […]
Black Female Entrepreneur/ Therapist Launches New App to Improve Mental Health Through 1-on-1 Connections
Charlotte, NC — Alicia Tetteh, founder of a mental health and therapy organization, Building Endurance PLLC, has announced the launch of the company’s first mental-health focused all-mobile experience app, ATTUNE. […]
Businesses and Influencers Consider Black-Owned Platform as a Social Media Alternative
Instagram, Facebook and YouTube platform failures position underdog CJC Live for takeoff Los Angeles, CA — The contemporaneous malfunctioning of three social media giants on March 13, 2019 left business […]
Light of Gold PR Hosts First Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference in Brooklyn to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Gold Women’s Business Connect Conference sheds light on power, politics and business covering topics like sales, crisis management, financial wellness, and activism in today’s market. New York, NY — Women […]
Black Woman Influencer Mobilizes and Motivates Women for the 9th Year in Newark
Event host, Dee C. Marshall, is the cover story for March SPEAKERS Magazine Detroit, MI — The March issue of SPEAKERS Magazine is online and the printed copies will be […]
African American Master Guitarist Teaching Beginners to Play Guitar With His Unique and Fun Teaching Method
Nationwide — The #1 musical instrument that most people say they would like to be able to play is the guitar. However, the guitar is one of the most difficult […]
Entrepreneur and His Son Launch Black WallStreeter Consultation Services to Help Others Increase Wealth
Gainesville, VA — Virginia esquire, Kevon L. Chisolm and his son, Kamari “Junior WallStreeter” Chisolm, are pleased to announce the launch of their investment club consulting services, which aid others […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches the Most Diverse and Inclusive Luxury Skintone Line of Women's Shoes
The ultimate nude pumps are now available in 13 true to hue shades. Dallas, TX — Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear, LLC has officially launched its line of 13 true to […]
The Freedom School Demonstration Farm: Breathing New Life into Black Farming
Nationwide — Reverend Floyd D. Harris, leader of the New Light for New Life Church of God in Fresno, founded a year-round vegetable farm and agricultural development program for at-risk […]
Black-Owned Miller Wireless is Launching New Wireless and Home Services that Builds Credit in Alabama & Georgia
Nationwide — It is estimated that a whopping 95% of all Americans now own a cell phone of some form. Studies also reveal that an astounding number of cell phone […]
When in Dakar, Senegal to Visit the Museum of Black Civilization, Also Check Out a Black-Owned Book Store Called Chez Alpha Books
Nationwide — Tourists planning to visit the new Museum of Black Civilization in Dakar, Senegal should also take a moment to check out Chez Alpha Books, an English bookstore committed […]
Black Inventor/ Entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to Soon Release the First Ever 5G Smartphone in America
Nationwide — Black history should be celebrated 365 days a year, and inventor Freddie Figgers is proving why as he is slated to become the first African American techpreneur to […]
Young Black Entrepreneur From Maryland Helping Women Look and Feel Their Best Through Her Custom Wigs and Extensions
Nationwide — Millions of women suffer from thinning hair and balding, or want their hair to be fuller, longer or just want to give their hair a break from styling […]
African American Marketing Expert Velma Trayham Launches Small Business Program with a Mission to End Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
Step-by-step curriculum teaches the critical steps for getting a new business off the ground Atlanta, GA — As last month’s government shutdown left over 800,000 workers in the lurch, influencer […]
24-Year Old Entrepreneur Who Launched $5 Million Startup Opens Office in Downtown Montgomery, Alabama
Nationwide — There’s a new mobile service in town and they call Alabama home. Tesix Wireless, which launched just December 2018, hopes to attract millennial customers nationwide who are looking […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches the Nation's First Cloud-Based Credit Repair Software For Consumers
Quintel Sumrall, founder and CEO of Credit Dispute Cloud, is on a mission to empower African Americans to repair their credit and raise their scores… with no middlemen or hefty […]
Meet One of the First Black Women to Make History as an Air Traffic Controller
Atlanta, GA — Veteran Air Traffic Controller Priscilla Russell’s shocking and thought-provoking story will bring a new narrative to Black women’s fictional literature. Her book, In Control: On a Wing […]
Women Elevating Women Marks One-Year Anniversary on March 6th
Event Will Spotlight Crystal Khalil, the Highest Ranking Female Executive at Porsche Cars North America, in Recognition of International Women’s Day Hyattsville, MD — Recognizing the challenges women often face […]
16-Year Old Mogul Launches New Line of Chemical-Free Girls' Perfume -- With 100% Natural Ingredients!
Author, fashion designer, actress and now a perfume ambassador, teenage mogul Essynce Moore has now released her line of fragrances for girls (Generation Z). Formulated with 100% natural ingredients, the […]
Ford Fund Announces Inaugural HBC-You Mobility Challenge $25,000 Grant Opportunity
• The Ford HBC-You Mobility Challenge invites Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to submit innovative proposals on smart mobility • The winning proposal will receive a one-time grant of […]
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 […]
Founder of Black-Owned Law Firm Launches Podcast About Economic and Community Development
Calvin Souder, an attorney and the managing partner of Souder Law Group, is expanding the conversation on growth from the ground up. In the first episode of his new podcast, […]
Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College
Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch National Initiative to Prepare Student-Athletes for the New Sports Economy
Founders Cimone Casson and Dr. Philip Hickman unite education, sports, financial leadership, and former professional athletes to help young people build careers beyond the game. Nationwide — While billions of […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Meet the Founder Showing Black Entrepreneurs How to Build a Profitable Business in Just One Day
Nationwide — Dante Lee, a successful entrepreneur of more than 27 years, has launched a new initiative called Build Black Wealth, as an opportunity for aspiring Black entrepreneurs to build […]
America's First and Only Black-Owned Iron Door Store, Meet the Entrepreneur Who Owns It
Nationwide — Meet Johnny Gray III, founder of D&J Builders Surplus, America’s first and only Black-owned iron door store, serving customers nationwide with luxury iron doors, pivot doors, interior doors, […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Turns Personal Hair Struggle into Luxury Botanical Brand Redefining Scalp Care
Nationwide — For years, Aurora Dixon wore her locs and ponytails pulled tight. It wasn’t the locs themselves that caused the damage — locs, when properly maintained, can be a […]
SWAAGTV Announces Summer 2026 Program Lineup for Chicago's Only 24/7, FCC-Licensed, Live, Local Black Broadcast and Streaming TV Station
New Schedule Features The Smart Money Woman, Jacob’s Cross, Black Tax, Finest Homes, Dream Cars, Kasi Car Culture and Music Revolution Beginning Week of July 13, 2026 Nationwide — SWAAGTV, […]