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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 […]
BlackGuide App Puts Black Businesses & Black Communities at Your Finger Tips
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 […]
Free National Pre-Law Conference Offers Aspiring Black Lawyers Unprecedented Opportunity to Gain Information, Resources and Connections
Boston, MA — The 14th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2018, sponsored by AccessLex Institute, is the nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black […]
Greenlight’s Dr. Terrence Cash Awarded PNC 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year
Orlando, FL — The nation’s #1 Business, Money & Wealth Coach, Dr. Terrence Cash, received the 2018 Entrepreneur of The Year Award at this year’s Power Networking Conference (PNC) July […]
This Sassy Mother, Mentor and Empowerment Coach is Changing Women’s Lives With 6 Months of Unlimited Coaching
Women’s empowerment coach Kim Trosper is an expert at helping women become more successful, live more abundantly, and be happier through her wide-range of tools from Sassy Women Coaching. Nationwide […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Vintage Dolls with a Modern Twist!
Stephanie Dean, founder of StepStitches, is a kid at heart that creates keepsakes for a new generation Atlanta, GA — StepStitches announces the launch of a book and a family […]
This Healthcare IT Company is Looking to Hire Black and Other Minority Professionals in the DC Area
Nationwide — HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Cerner Corporation, will offer an opportunity for HBCU students, graduates and diverse tech professionals in the DC/ Maryland/ Virginia area, to network with Cerner […]
Harvard University Selects Author and Consultant Allison V. Manswell to Address Race in the Workplace
Ellicott City, MD — As part of their Diversity Dialogue Series, Harvard University has selected Allison V. Manswell to speak on Race in the Workplace. Allison is the author of […]
Award Winning Couple & Best Selling Authors Launch Positive Affirmation Apparel to Help Returning Citizens from Incarceration
Atlanta, GA — An affirmation or words of positivity have been the daily go to for millions of people to get through the monotony of disappointments that weighs us down. […]
Black Entrepreneur Rebrands Her Event Planning Company to Specialize in Boutique Weddings
Plainfield, IL — Southwest suburban-native Qiana Turner has re-launched her business – formerly named Propose This Event Planning – as Madison Elyse Events (M.E. Events) in 2016 with a new […]
Black Entrepreneur’s Real Estate Investment Guide Becomes Number One Amazon Bestseller on the Day of Release
Accomplished real estate broker, serial entrepreneur, and seasoned investor Kito Johnson is now making heads turn as an author. His recently launched book titled “Real Estate Wealth” recently made it […]
We Buy Black Convention Helps Black Consumers "Make The Switch"
The inaugural event aims to simplify “buying black” and galvanize support for a growing national movement. Atlanta, GA — Get ready to replace your weekly Target run with a more […]
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Providing $2,500 Need-Based Scholarships
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation’s National Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four year post secondary […]
Black-Owned Subscription Service Gives Patients 24/7 Access to Consult With a Doctor From Their Smartphone or Tablet
Entrepreneur Bill Wilson has launched an innovative service that helps people (insured or uninsured) meet with a doctor within minutes, instead of having to wait hours in an emergency room! […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneurs Who Are Planning to Launch an Affordable Cargo Airline in South Africa
Durban, South Africa — Businesses all over the world utilize cargo airlines to ship their products out to customers. However, the costs of that transport can add up significantly over […]
Introducing the First Ever Online Platform For Black and Minority Freelancers
Incluzion.co launches to help entrepreneurs find and hire diverse US-based freelancers Nationwide — Incluzion.co is a new online platform that easily allows entrepreneurs to find and hire Black, Latinx and […]
Meet the First African American Entrepreneur to Develop His Own 4G LTE Smart Phone
Freddie Figgers, CEO and founder of Figgers Communications, owns the first and only Black-owned telecommunications firm competing head-on with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. He is an inventor, computer programmer, software […]
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program -- Awards of Up to $30K (Over Four Years)!
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Once chosen from a national, selective application process, […]
The First Nationwide Black Business Crawl Is Heading to These Cities
Nationwide — Official Black Wall Street is making an even bigger effort to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. The tech startup, known as one of the largest apps and […]
Award-Winning Black Business Owner Releases New Book Revealing the Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurship
Nationwide — “Everybody has what it takes to become a success in business.” That’s the message from Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of family-run company Nitram Industries LLC, as he […]
Once Homeless, This Black Entrepreneur Now Owns a $20 Million Trucking Company
34-year old Amari Ruff had a rough start growing up. As a teenager, he had to balance studies and work to help his mother make ends meet while moving between […]
Black-Owned Workwear Company Invents World's First Homebuilding Sport
Revolutionary, Culturally Appropriate, and Inspiring Adaptation of Edutainment Sports. Now evermore expanding and developing its Membership League Club Model. Nationwide — National Homebuilders League® governs a new sport invented for […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College
Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators
This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close
Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]
Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong
Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]
24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation
Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]
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, […]