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Black Entrepreneur Invents Water Aerobic Hair Cover That Maintains Your Hairstyle While in the Water
Nationwide — Linda Brown, a proud senior citizen with an inventive mind, has invented a unique Water Aerobic Hair Cover that solves a problem that has prevents many African American […]
New Book Reveals How Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Can Achieve True Greatness in Their Life and Career
Without All the Stress and Unnecessary Drama Nationwide — In today’s world of busyness, information overload, social media bombardment, and dysfunctional relationships, professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, educators, and ministry leaders need […]
Well-Paying Job Openings Working For ESSENCE (Which By the Way is Black-Owned Again!)
ESSENCE, which is Black-owned again, is hiring with several lucrative job openings! Known for producing it’s premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women, the NYC-based company also produces […]
$100K Scholarships Available From Beyonce's BeyGOOD Foundation and Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation
While on their OTR II Tour, Beyoncé and Jay-Z (through BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation) announced a new scholarship program to award exceptional senior high school students with financial […]
Workshop to Help LA Area Black Entrepreneurs Establish Business Credit and Other Funding Options
Los Angeles, CA — Stephanie Ardrey, CEO, Blu Diamond Group, Inc., offers her upcoming workshop “Showing You the Money! Capital + Credit for Business” on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from […]
Black Business Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Smikle, Founder of Target Market News
Ken Smikle, founder of Target Market News, a marketing research firm and publication that reported on Black buying power and advertising that targets Black consumers, has sadly passed away. He […]
New Book Aims to Demystify SEO for Black Female Entrepreneurs
New York, NY — Just a month after Google’s latest hard-hitting core algorithm update, My SEO Workbook, a book that simplifies search engine optimization for black female entrepreneurs is available […]
The Only Black Woman Entrepreneur Whose App Has Surpassed 350K Downloads to Teach At Hampton University
31-year old Angel Rich has been featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN, TedX, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, The Washington Post and became the first tech entrepreneur featured on The […]
6 African American Authors That Have Made $100K or More in Book Sales in 2018!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of new books are released and many of them are written by Black authors. Sadly, however, most books flop and don’t sell more than 100-200 […]
Black-Owned Media Company Acquires Online Fashion Retailer African Fabric Co.
Nationwide — Today, BCE Media Inc., parent company of online events calendar BlackCulturalEvents.com and led by CEO Pamela Ashe-Thomas, announced the expansion of its digital media portfolio through the acquisition […]
The Harlem Business Alliance Presents: The Black Economic Empowerment Breakfast With Special Guest Speaker, Shawn D. Rochester, Author of “The Black Tax”
The forum will be held on October 17th, 8:30 to 10am at Mist Harlem (46 West 116th Street) New York, NY — The financial cost of racial discrimination in America […]
National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Provides Game-Changing Opportunities For HBCU Students and Alumni Interested in Becoming Lawyers
The Fifth Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit is the only major national event in the country designed especially to encourage the success of HBCU students and graduates interested in going […]
Media Mogul Belinda Baker Announces New Urban Channel Step1 TV on KTVA 35.10
Hollywood, CA — In response to the high demand for premium content, CEO Belinda Baker has announced the launch of the nation’s newest urban television Step1 TV on KTVA channel […]
New Black-Owned Dating Site RunorStay.com Offers Free 1-Year Memberships
Nationwide — Run or Stay is the hilariously relatable online dating site that is changing the perception of the online dating industry. RunOrStay.com was created for people who realize “perfect […]
Innovative Black Entrepreneur Launches Toddler Walking Shoes With Better Foot Support and Comfort
Nationwide — Most people refer to Yolandra Rodgers as the Baby Shoe Lady, consequently, she is the brains behind the successful baby shoe store at TippyTotShoes.com, You heard it right […]
Black Woman Tech Entrepreneur Ready To Democratize Social Health Empowerment With First Health, Fitness and 360° Well-Being App For Women
Tam Williams, founder of the company, She’s It, says it’s like having up to 10 apps integrated all in one. Philadelphia, PA — West Chester, PA based Lifestyle Technology & […]
City of San Francisco Falsely Accuses Successful African American Real Estate Investor, Anne Kihagi, and Charges Her $2.5 Million
San Francisco, CA — Is cultural lynching still at work in utopic San Francisco? The City of San Francisco has waged a race war against Anna Kihagi, a successful African […]
Attorney Zulu Ali Named Top 10 Immigration Lawyer and Criminal Lawyer by Attorney and Practice Magazine
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer and Immigration Lawyer in the state of […]
Meet the 3 Black Women Who Designed Lebron James’ New Nike Shoes
The first LeBron signature shoe to be reimagined by female designers has been born. Three African American designers – Kimberly Goldson, Felisha Noel, and Undra Celeste Duncan – were selected […]
Personal Transformation Guru, Lisa Nichols, to Speak at Dudley’s Educational & Motivational Symposium
Lisa Nichols will electrify attendees at Dudley’s EMS with her message of empowerment and transformation. She’s the speaker for the event that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 22 at […]
Black Inventor Launches Innovative Fire Extinguisher That Works Without Toxic Chemicals
With the addition of original “Shark” Kevin Harrington to the company’s board of advisors, the new and improved Knockout 360 Fire Extinguisher helps users stop small fires with no toxic […]
Black Entrepreneur Launching New Streaming Platform to Showcase Independent Black Productions
X On Demand Seeks to Change the Game for Black Filmmakers and Content Creators New York, NY — With the ease of access to film and television shows online and streaming […]
This Black Entrepreneur Was Just Voted to Develop the Curriculum For 400,000 National Members of the Freelancers Union
— 12-year freelance entrepreneur, Melony Hill, voted one of four on newly formed National Executive Committee of the Freelancers Union — Baltimore, MD — Just six months ago, Baltimore-based author, […]
Racial Profiling Incident Leads to More Business For Black Entrepreneur Selling $8 Gourmet Lemonade
Gourmonade, a new Black-owned artisanal lemonade stand in San Francisco, has been viral for two unlikely reasons: its relatively high prices ($8 for a 16-ounce bottle) and an alleged racially-charged […]
12 Minority Experts Selected for the Branding Accelerator Program as the First Cohort
11 African Americans and one Filipino American were selected from the 189 applications that were reviewed over two months for the branding and media-focused initiative, which is a new 12-week […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Online Service Selling 100% Human Hair -- A Multibillion Dollar Industry!
Washington, DC — Jada Cummings, founder and CEO of Self-Glamour, is excited to announce her company’s new website at SelfGlamourLLC.com – offering 100% double-stitched human hair, mink lashes, and edge control. […]
The Genius of Black Women and Girls to be Celebrated at the 2018 Empowering Designing Women Annual Event
Without unity, there is no empowerment Atlanta, GA — On The Spot Edutainment Corporation with their sponsors, We Rise Media and Kingdom Women Rock, will host the 2018 Empowering Designing […]
Atlanta's Biggest Gathering For Black Authors Promises to Deliver
African American authors and editors with over 30+ years of experience in the industry to share their writing, editing, and marketing secrets at the upcoming Red Ink Conference in Atlanta. […]
Black Reporter Fired For Sharing Story About White Privilege
Kansas City, MO — Lisa Benson, a reporter who shared a story about white privilege on her personal Facebook account, has been fired after some of her co-workers took offense […]
Job Openings at the Obama Foundation -- Barack and Michelle Obama Are Hiring!
Several paid job positions are available working for the Obama foundation in Chicago, New York City, and Washington, DC in the categories of development, digital, finance, people human assets management, […]
Celebrity Tax Advisor Jayson Thornton Wins Near $1 Million IRS Appeal Case
Black-owned accounting firm, Thornton Tax, specializes in tax preparation and IRS tax debt settlements for the sports and entertainment industries. St. Louis, MO — Celebrity tax advisor Jayson Thornton, founder of […]
Forbes Magazine Spotlights Black-Owned Law Firm for Defending Marginalized Communities
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine Global Edition has spotlighted Attorney Zulu Ali, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and founder of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, recognizing his leadership […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]
Founder of Black-Owned Bakery Celebrated 30 Years in Business as an Approved NFL Super Bowl LX Supplier
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as […]
Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Host Virtual Talk on Raising Money-Confident Kids
Nationwide — Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A […]
Nike Accused of Discrimination Against White Employees, Faces Federal Investigation
Nationwide — Nike is under federal scrutiny after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the company of discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The agency is now asking a […]
Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage
Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students
Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]
Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption
AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]
Meet the 22-Year-Old Harvard Dropout Who Raised $6.6M for Smart Glasses
Nationwide — Caine Ardayfio, a 22-year-old African American tech entrepreneur, dropped out of Harvard to launch Mira, a startup making AI-powered smart glasses. The startup raised $6.6 million and aims to […]
She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women
Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]
HBCU Grad Turned Award-Winning Author Recognized as Global Film Festival Winner for Best Inspirational Short Film
Nationwide — Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, an HBCU graduate and award-winning author of Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free, has been recognized with a Best Inspirational Short Film […]
Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands With New High School Division for Neurodiverse and Non-Traditional Students
Nationwide — Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to found a privately owned, degree-granting college in the state of Alabama, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College, has announced […]
Black Woman Launches Contemporary Fashion Line for Women Sizes Small to 3XL
Nationwide — Erinn Dumas, CEO and Creative Director of e.Laniese, has launched her inaugural contemporary women’s clothing line, where each piece is available in sizes small to 3XL, and the […]
Stock Market Expert and Top Speaker to Teach “How to Create Income Outside of a Job” at Wealth-Building Event in the D.C. Metro Area
Nationwide — With economic uncertainty, layoffs, and rising living costs impacting millions of Americans, a powerful live financial education event is coming to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area to address […]
Black Entrepreneurs Create 10-Inch Kappa Alpha Psi Collectible Figure That Pays Tribute to Black Greek Enthusiasts Worldwide
Nationwide — Just in time for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 115th Founders Day on January 5th, Kappa brothers David Campbell and Kevin Hood are offering Divine Nine supporters $35 […]
This Black Woman-Owned Olive Oil Brand Now Has 4 Locations in Atlanta and Continues to Defy the Odds
Nationwide — At a time when small retailers across the country are fighting to stay afloat, two Atlanta women are quietly building a culinary brand that’s capturing national attention. Malatrice […]
Black Leadership Coach Launches Nonprofit Financial Literacy Movement in Underserved Communities Nationwide
Nationwide — Tonya Fairley, Founder and CEO of MoneyUnmuted Inc., proudly announces its official approval as a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, marking a transformational step toward its mission to empower […]
Keynote Speakers and Early Bird Registration Announced for the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit
Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the sixth annual Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit, presented by Chase Bank. The 2026 event will feature […]
Final Conference to Provide 300,000+ Black Women With Advanced Business Strategy and Skill Development
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]
Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]
Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn Their Books Into Real Money
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking pattern repeat itself. Authors would pour everything into their manuscripts, celebrate their book launch, then sit back waiting for […]
Black-Owned Brand Makes History With Its Signature Hibiscus Mead
Nationwide — Zydeco Meadery, is shining a spotlight this winter season on Carnival Rose, its signature hibiscus mead inspired by the beloved Caribbean and Latin American Christmas drink known as […]
Black-Owned Designer Jewelry Brand, Balacia, is Now Available at Nordstrom
Nationwide — Jasmine Carter, Founder and CEO of Balacia, the Black-owned, designer jewelry brand best known for its signature engagement rings and unisex fine jewelry, has officially launched online at […]
Black Entrepreneur Engineers First-Ever Conversational AI System That Transforms Mortgage Lending
Nationwide — Troy Smith, Founder and CEO of The G1 Group, has engineered Carol iE3, the first and only artificial intelligence system in the NonQM mortgage industry that handles complete […]