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New Job Openings at BET -- Now Hiring Project Managers, Research Analysts and Executive Assistants

BET Headquarters

BET’s talented employees bring their skills and dedication to work every day, making them a premier media and entertainment company that connects with audiences and communities across the U.S. and […]

Ghana to Launch Year Long Marketing and Reunification Initiative Marking 400-Year Anniversary

Black Star Square (Independence Square) in Ghana

Washington, DC — Following a successful launch of the inaugural Back2Africa Festival in February 2018 and the Ghana Tourism US East Coast Visit in March 2018 with The Adinkra Group […]

Amazon and HBCU Connect to Host a Hiring Event Targeting African American Tech Professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area

Amazon HBCU Connect Hiring Event

Nationwide — HBCU Connect, in partnership with Amazon’s Consumer Division, will offer an opportunity for African American Tech Professionals in the San Francisco Bay area to network for a chance […]

How This Black Mother-And-Son Turned a Soap Business into an $850 Million Fortune

Mother and son founders of Sundial Brand

In the 1990’s, an African American mother and her son, Mary and Richelieu Dennis, launched a beauty and skincare product company now known as Sundial Brands/ Shea Moisture in their […]

Talented Black Women Needed on the Set for ABC's “Grey's Anatomy” (Pay is $250/Day)

Grey's Anatomy scene on the set

Casting directors are looking for talented African Americans to appear on an upcoming episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. They are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes […]

Black Entrepreneur Invents Water Aerobic Hair Cover That Maintains Your Hairstyle While in the Water

Linda Brown, inventor of the Water Aerobic Hair Cover

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

Strategic Secrets by Randrick Chance

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 Music Festival

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

Jay-Z and Beyonce Scholarship Programs

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

Stephanie Ardrey, CEO of Blu Diamond Group

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 dies

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

My SEO Workbook by Akilah Thompkins-Robinson

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

Angel Rich

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!

Top Selling Black Authors

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.

Model wearing clothing from 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”

Shawn D. Rochester

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

HBCU Pre-Law Summit Group

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

Belinda Baker, CEO of Step1 TV

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

African American couple

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

Yolandra Rodgers, CEO & Founder of Tippy Tot Shoes

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 SheApp

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

Anna Kihagi

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

Attorney Zulu Ali

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

Black women who designed Lebron's 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

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

Lawrence Hardge, inventor of the Knockout 360 Fire Extinguisher

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

Rashidah De Vore, founder of X on Demand

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

Melony Hill

— 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

Viktor Stevenson, founder of Gourmonade

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

Branding Accelerator Program

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!

Jada Cummings, Founder and CEO of Self Glamour

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

Performers and supporters

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 […]

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 […]