* 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 […]
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7-Year Old Author Introduces New Book Series That Expands Children's Vocabularies
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 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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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!
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
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
* 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
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
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!)
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 […]
Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property
Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community
New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]
Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform
Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]
Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]
Veteran-Owned Black Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation
Black-owned platform continues growing in an industry dominated by billion-dollar technology corporations Nationwide — At a time when a handful of major technology companies dominate online communication, independent social media […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Black Founder Officially Launches Revolutionary Board Game Teaching Financial Literacy Through Black History
Black Blocks empowers African American youth and families with culturally relevant financial education Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder and CEO of Black Blocks LLC, a Black-owned educational company, announces […]
Black Founder Develops App to Help High-Achieving Women With Personal Development
Nationwide — Jasmine P. Green, the founder and viral TikTok creator behind The Neuroscience of Making $1,000,000, is redefining what it means to build wealth — starting with the identity […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 25 Years of Helping People With Disabilities to Access Technology
Nationwide — Willie E. Brake, an African American entrepreneur who was born with a disability, is the Founder of All About Technology, a Detroit-based business that is proudly celebrating 25 […]
Black Founder of the First Natural Hair Care Vending Machine Makes History at George Washington University
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, Founder and CEO of Diva By Cindy, a purpose-driven beauty and wellness brand, proudly announces the installation of her natural hair care vending machine at George […]
Black Twin Brothers Launch Patent-Pending Motion-Activated Yard Sign to Help Homeowners Stop Dog Waste
Nationwide — Keith and Kenneth Evans, African American twin brothers from Camden, New Jersey, are the masterminds behind a new invention called Poop-Alert™ by BarkBack. Their interactive, motion-activated talking yard […]
4 Black Siblings and Their Dad Launch New Patented Window and Patio Door Security Bar to Prevent Break-Ins
Nationwide — Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security. They, with the […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Celebrate 9 Years in Business, Expand Their Beauty Supply Store into Larger Retail Space
Nationwide — Founded by a Black mother-and-daughter duo, KT Beauty Boom has grown from a deeply personal healing journey into a highly recognized Black-owned plant-based beauty supply store in Houston, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Initiative to Close the “Marketing Capital Gap” for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses
New program equips entrepreneurs with access to funding, AI-powered systems, automations, and scalable strategies to compete in today’s digital economy Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise at record […]
Black-Led Education Foundation Enters New Era With Leadership Transition and Expanded Board
Nationwide — The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) has named Constance Berry Newman as its new president, succeeding Alexis M. Herman, the Foundation’s former president and a beloved confidante […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]
First Black Woman to Register a Drone Academy in Texas is Now Featured on Daymond John's Next Level CEO
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is making history. As the founder and CEO of TCB Drones, she became the first Black woman in Texas to register a drone academy. That barrier-breaking […]
Black Entrepreneur Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year, to Represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C.
The Pearl, Mississippi-based founder of Strands of Faith, will travel to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to represent the state on a national stage. Nationwide — Ameka Coleman, […]
Black Educator Creates Unique AI Tool That Guides Students By Turning Coursework into Real World Skills
The AI College Learning Guide™ is free, requires no subscription, and is the only platform that turns academic coursework into a real-world defense document Nationwide — Wayne Smith, M.A., M.Ed., […]
Black Woman Founder of a Gifting and Logistics Company is Using AI to Highlight Black-Owned Brands
Nationwide — Constance Panton, the Founder and CEO of Bifties Gifts, LLC, an e-commerce gifting and logistics company specializing in curated gift boxes featuring Black-owned brand products, has announced the […]
HBCU Grad Turned Texas Insurance Expert Reveals Hidden Policy Gaps for Families Who Think They're Covered
Nationwide — According to Chris Zeigler, an HBCU graduate of Grambling State University and a respected Texas insurance professional who owns The Zeigler Agency, the real issue isn’t that families […]
Black Couple Debuts New Gullah Geechee Seasoning Line and Barbecue Sauces
Nationwide — Latanya and Michael Allen are the Founders of Tastee Treats, a Black family-owned business that was founded on the principles of maintaining Gullah Geechee foods and cultural traditions, […]
Meet the Black Mom Redefining Herbal Wellness Nationally While Raising a Child on the Spectrum
Dallas, Texas-based RN Cherie Sanders turns personal adversity into a thriving wellness movement rooted in education, culture, and community healing. Nationwide — In an era where many are seeking natural […]
Founder Launches First-Ever Black-Built AI-Powered Execution Platform That Helps You Reach Your Goals in 4 Weeks
Nationwide — In a world filled with planners, productivity hacks, and endless advice, a new platform is redefining what it means to actually finish. 4WEEKQTR, an AI-powered behavioral execution system […]
First Black Woman President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Which Operates 190 Restaurants, Releases New Book About Leadership
Nationwide — Kelia Bazile, is making history as the first Black female president of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which operates 190 restaurants in 28 states and internationally in Brazil and Mexico, […]
How One Woman Recovered $6M and Why Black Women Entrepreneurs Need to Hear Her Story
Nationwide — The deals are closing. The work is getting done. The invoices are going out. But for many Black women entrepreneurs, the money is not coming in on time. […]
New Financial Literacy Board Game Called “Black Blocks” Combines Wealth-Building Strategy Gameplay with Black History
Nationwide — Serial entrepreneur David E. Rogers will open pre-orders for Black Blocks on May 15, 2026. His innovative board game is designed for players ages 12 and up, and […]