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7-Year Old Author Introduces New Book Series That Expands Children's Vocabularies

Nicholas Buamah

His debut book signing was on Saturday, December 15th at the Barnes & Noble in Snellville, Georgia. Snellville, GA — Child author Nicholas Buamah made his first public appearance at […]

Meet the Black Barber Making Almost $500K a Year Creating 'Man Weaves'

Wade the Barber Menendez

Wade Menendez, also known as “Wade the Barber,” has been credited for transforming the hair game as a pioneer of creating “man weaves.” Those who have a balding scalp run […]

African American Oil Industry Veterans Open the World of Oil & Gas Using Blockchain Technology

Donald Glover and Harold Thomas

Nationwide — Oil industry veterans, Donald Glover and Harold Thomas, want black people to participate in the behind the scenes world of oil and gas by utilizing the power of […]

Black-Owned Brand, AHOSI, Launches Non-Toxic Hair & Scalp Oils, Revolutionary Wig Sanitizer, and Leave-In Hair Dye With Safe and Natural Ingredients

AHOSI products

Nationwide — AHOSI LLC aka AHOSI Beauty has created new, innovative products, safe, and created with natural ingredients. A recent study revealed that nearly 80 percent of hair products used […]

This Black-Owned Product Made 2018 a Very Active Year for Many Men Who Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction

Alpha RX Plus

Nationwide — The founder of Alpha RX Plus, the popular all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), is celebrating this year’s success with a newly designed website that is […]

Black Entrepreneur Invents Hair Styling Tool For Women With Natural Hair

Michelle Johnson, founder of Amtu Hair and Art Tool

Nationwide — Michelle Johnson (Amtu) is the CEO & Founder of Amtu Hair Art & Tools, a product design company which specializes in hair accessories and styling tools. Their latest […]

These Black-Owned Businesses Killed It on Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

Quinn Conyers, founder of Purse Paparazzi

Billions of dollars in revenue were generated for small and large retailers this past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, making it the most profitable weekend after Thanksgiving ever. And this […]

Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches New Internet Radio Station That Plays All Types of Genres of Music

Black-owned Radio Station

New York, NY — J. Reid, an African American entrepreneur and producer, has launched WGLR-DB Get Live Radio – a brand new Internet radio station intent on bringing nothing but […]

Here's How Steve Harvey Still Made $44 Million This Year Despite Daytime Talk Show Woes

Steve Harvey with new beard

Despite having a few issues with his daytime talk show, Forbes reports that Steve Harvey still earned approximately $44 million and secured the 5th spot in the magazine’s list of […]

5 New & Emerging Black Artists to Watch in 2019

New and Emerging Black Artists

Nationwide — Social media has redefined the art world by making it easier than ever for artists to share and sell their work. However, many new black artists still go […]

6 Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Shop

Black-owned fashion brands

Nationwide — Black-owned fashion brands are an up-and-coming enterprise. With the help of social media, more and more unique clothing lines are popping up on famous individuals. Plenty of stars […]

Did This Black Entrepreneur Really Make $1 Million in 90 Minutes? Yes, She Did!

Reynell Supa Steward

Yes, it’s true. Reynell “Supa” Steward, founder and CEO of The Crayon Case, really did generate $1 million in sales in less than 2 hours on Cyber Monday. In fact, […]

Abandoned at Birth, This Black Entrepreneur Now Owns a $62M Telecommunications Firm

Freddie Figgers

Nationwide — 29-year old Freddie Figgers was abandoned in a dumpster at birth and was adopted when he was just two days old by two loving parents. He is now […]

12-Year Old Black CEO Micro-Franchising Her Company to Help Other Young Girls Start Businesses

Gabrielle Goodwin, founder of Mommy and Me Entrepreneur Academy

Columbia, SC — Award-winning GaBBY Bows CEO Gabrielle Goodwin and her mom Rozalynn are sharing their international brand with other girls and their moms through the Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship […]

J.I.V.E. Juice Becomes First Black-Owned Juice Brand to Be Sold in Whole Foods

Tamala Austin, founder of J.I.V.E. Juice

Houston, TX — Just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year, J.I.V.E. Juice is now available at Whole Foods 365. J.I.V.E Juice (Juice Is Very Essential) is […]

Computer Science Ph.D/ Professor Helps Black Women and Girls Become Unapologetically Dope In Tech

Dr. Nicki Washington, author of Unapologectically Dope

New Book Focuses on the Unwritten Rules for Success in the Field Charlotte, NC — Black women and girls, who are grossly underrepresented in tech degrees and careers, now have […]

Support These 25 Black-Owned Businesses on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black customers support Black-owned business

Black Friday is the most popular sales day of the year in the United States. Small Business Saturday is also a huge sales day, and Cyber Monday is the most […]

First Black-Owned Sneaker Company of Its Kind Gearing Up for the Biggest Shopping Season of the Year

Founders of CustomSneakers.com

Atlanta-based company now offering 35% off Black Friday sale and special Cyber Monday discounts Atlanta, GA — With the holiday shopping season about to go into full swing, consumers and […]

African American Woman Unlocks Key to Real Estate Wealth with New Online Course

Danielle Pierce, The Wealth Strategist

Chicago, IL — For many African Americans, the real estate industry has been a proven path to success. Danielle Pierce is a prime example of the opportunities that exist. She […]

The Black Woman CEO Behind Akon’s $80 Million Dollar Brand... is His Sister!

Khady Thiam Gueye, Akon's sister

Multi-platinum R&B singer Akon has been famous for his music career and unique business projects. According to CelebrityNetworth.com, his brand is worth $80 million. But not many people know about […]

Black-Owned Startup Combines Greeting Cards With Technology and Automation

Culture Greetings

Atlanta, GA — “How many times have you found yourself in this scenario: It’s a friend’s or relative’s birthday and you’re driving to the store at the last minute to […]

First Ever Black Tech Matters Awards to Recognize African American Tech Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Angel Rich, founder of Black Tech Matters

* 100 guests will attend an awards show celebrating innovation in STEM * 5 awards and 1 Lifetime Award being honored to top influencers of the year that helped propel […]

Black Entrepreneur, Founder of Inflownomics & Inflow IQ, is Dedicated to Helping People Achieve Success

Stephen Lee, founder of Inflownomics

Raleigh, NC — Stephen Lee, founder of Inflownomics & Inflow IQ, asks questions and gives new details. His company’s mission is to help individuals quickly and accurately get access to […]

Support Creates Successful Black Female Entrepreneurs

Black Business women

Becoming a successful black entrepreneur isn’t easy, but with support & inspiration, more successful black female entrepreneurs are making their mark every day. Nationwide — Over the years, many entrepreneurs […]

Top 10 Diversity Recruiting Web Sites For African Americans (and Other Minority Job Seekers!)

Diversity job seekers

This article was last updated on April 21, 2022 Nationwide — There are many online tools that help African Americans, Latinos, and Asians find competitive jobs. These same online tools […]

The Only Black Woman-Owned Beef Jerky Manufacturer in the Country is Now a Supplier for NFL and MLB Training Camps

Michelle Timberlake, founder of Majorie's Beef Jerky; and her daughter

Jachin, AL — Marjorie’s Beef Jerky is currently shipping to Major League Baseball teams (including to Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Amir Garrett, who loves the products) and NASCAR. In addition, the […]

The First Black-Owned Day Trading Company of Its Kind is Teaching Courses on How to Profit From the Stock Market!

Latoya and Ernest, founders of The Profit Room

Latoya and Ernest, founders of TheProfitRoom.com, want to help as many African Americans as possible learn how to make $200 a day or more investing in the stock market. Nationwide […]

Support Buy From a Black Woman Awareness Day on November 19th

Buy From a Black Woman Day

The month of November spotlights and supports the efforts of Black women entrepreneurs worldwide, culminating in a Black Friday Online Marketplace. Atlanta, GA — Buy From A Black Woman, Inc. […]

United Negro College Fund STEM Scholars Program to Support 500 Talented Students

United Negro College Fund STEM Scholars

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) STEM Scholars Program is a 10-year initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for a total of 500 talented African American […]

Black-Owned Herbal Product That Defeats Erectile Dysfunction Receives Favorable Reviews After Relaunching

African American couple using Alpha RX Plus

Nationwide — The creators of Alpha RX Plus, the popular all-natural herbal formula to defeat Erectile Dysfunction (ED), recently sent a survey out to their customers who purchased their products […]

Black Business Summit Levels Up Black Entrepreneurs

Fran Harris, founder of the Black Business Summit

FREE Online Conference Reveals How To Start, Grow & Scale A Business Austin, TX — Over 10 million U.S. based African Americans identify themselves as entrepreneurs. Yet research also reveals […]

BlackGuide App Puts Black Businesses & Black Communities at Your Finger Tips

BlackGuide app founder, Leonard J. Young

National Black Guide LLC launches the BlackGuide App, a nationwide city resource app that makes it easier to support the Black community. Nationwide — Black Americans no longer need to […]

National Two-Part Book Series Challenges America’s Wealth Gap with a Transformational Blueprint for African Americans

Financial Erudition of African Americans book series by Anita Johnson and Steven Labroi

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

Dr. Wendy G. Wilson

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

Speakers at PMCx Live

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

BM Hardin, author of A to Z: Our Block, Our Culture ABC book

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

Shay Taylor

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

Ava C. Ivy, Founder of AI Promptly Hired LLC

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

Tina Redmond, Founder of TRACC RADIO

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

Young people participating in the Robinson New Way Empowerment program

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

Nikki K. Lopez, Founder of Caregiver Onecall

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

Tina Knowles, Mama Tina’s Gumbo

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

Dr. Corey Wiggins, 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

BOSS Network with 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

T’yanna Wallace, The Notorious B.I.G.

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

Angela H. Brown, Founder of Deserve Healthy Hair

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

Darrell Choates, Roy Jones Jr, Lara Trump, and Johnny Damon

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

Pinky Cole and financial advisor, Jayson Thornton

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

Andrea Lacy, Founder of Luvs Brownies food truck

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

Tamika Carlton, the host of The Real Connect podcast

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

Lakeisha Jackson, Founder of Octopus AI

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

Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson

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

Tierre Hummons, creator of the Synth City series

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

Rosetta Thurman, founder of Happy Black Woman

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

Brandi Webb

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

Shelita Jaclyn

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

Walter Johnson, the owner of the Tendernism trademark, with Attorney Kenneth Harris

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

Marcus Parker, creator of the Making of Rize Mode video

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

Amanda Spann, author of I Have an App Idea book

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

Black entrepreneurs in Arizona

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, Owner of Lead Dash Marketing

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

Dr. Doresa Jennings

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

Aleti Crystal

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

Bron Echols, Founder of Melanvelvet disposable towels for children 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 […]