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First Ever Black Woman-Owned Real Estate Academy Launches Online and On-Site Real Estate Courses

Lanessa Pettigrew, founder of Apex Real Estate Academy

The online courses are happening now, with flexible daytime and evening times. On-site courses will begin in early August. Atlanta, GA — Apex Real Estate Academy, a Black-owned real estate […]

Conference Positions Aspiring Black Authors to Ink Their Next Bestseller

Red Ink Conference for Black Authors

Atlanta, GA — Whether you’re an aspiring author with only a creative idea for a book, or you have 20+ books published and you’re ready to take it to the […]

6-Year Old Author Reaches Major Milestone of Over 10,000 Copies Sold -- Garners National Attention with Debut Book!

Kennedy O'Neal, 6-year old author of Super Kennedy

Following Kennedy O’Neal’s recent appearance on the nation’s most watched morning program, sales of her debut book, “The Adventures of Super Kennedy: Saving and Investing” are soaring. Fredericksburg, VA — […]

Meet the Black Entrepreneur Who Left a Six Figure Career to Start a Mobile Notary Service

Yvonne Sidell were skeptical when she decided to trade in her six-figure salary career in FDA regulatory affairs and start her own mobile business, Mobile Certification Services LLC

San Francisco, CA — Mobile notaries are commonplace in the Bay Area, ready to notarize a variety of documents – anytime, anywhere. That’s why colleagues of Yvonne Sidell were skeptical […]

Black-Owned Daily Room Rental App Makes History as the First to Compete with Airbnb

Cathy Burch, founder of Daily Room Rentals

Nationwide — For the first time in history, a Black-owned portal website and app has been developed to compete in the same space as AirBnB with a unique twist of […]

9-Year Old Co-Founder of Natural Hair Care Brand Challenges Parents to Embrace 90-Days of Healthy Hair Practices to Transform Their Children's Hair

Gigi, 9-year old founder of Natural Brunch Kids

Gigi, the 9-year old co-founder of all natural kids hair care brand Natural Bunch Kids, challenges parents across the nation to partake in a 90-Day Healthy Hair Challenge to unveil […]

Rapper T.I. Invests $3 Million into Revitalizing the Atlanta Neighborhood Where He Grew Up

Rapper T.I.

Rapper T.I. is making moves in hopes of bringing back the Center Hill section of Atlanta, the neighborhood where he grew up, to what it was like before. He has […]

City of Minneapolis Responds to Complaint About Young Black Entrepreneur's Hot Dog Stand By Helping Him Get a Permit

Jaequan Faulkner, owner of Mr. Faulkner's Old Fashioned Hot Dogs

Minneapolis, MN — Jaequan Faulkner, a 13-year-old Black entrepreneur, was reported to the health department of the city of Minneapolis for running a small hot dog stand business without a license. […]

San Francisco Police Called on Man for Doing Business While Black

Viktor Stevenson

San Francisco, CA — Viktor Stevenson, a Black business owner of a high-end lemonade kiosk in San Francisco, had the police called on him after someone mistook him for a […]

Master the Mindset for Sales Success with Wendy Y. Bailey’s New Book, “I Charge for That”

Wendy Y. Bailey

Atlanta, GA — Master Business and Sales Coach Wendy Y. Bailey released her latest title, I Charge for That, on July 10. This business and life-changing book aims to equip […]

Meet the 7-Year Old CEO-In-Training Who Helps Run His Mom’s Multi-Million Dollar Hair Care Empire

Caiden, 7-year old CEO in training at Naturalicious

Detroit, MI – Gwen Jimmere, CEO, is not the only one driving the success of Naturalicious, one of the nation’s fastest growing hair care, beauty, and lifestyle companies. Caiden, her […]

Meet the First Black Female Owner of a Male Professional Basketball League (Not a Team, But a League!)

Evelyn Magley, CEO and owner of The Basketball League

Evelyn Magley is the first African American woman ever to own a professional sports league (of any kind) for men in the United States Indianapolis, IN — The Basketball League […]

Many Black Entrepreneurs Have These 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Business Credit

Cedric Garner, certified business credit specialist

By Cedric Butler, certified business credit specialist Nationwide — Many African Americans are denied business loans when they go to apply at major banks and credit unions, but this doesn’t […]

Meet the Youngest Black Woman to Ever Own a McDonald’s Franchise

Jade Colin, youngest Black woman to own McDonald's Franchise

28-year old Jade Colin from New Orleans has made history as the youngest Black woman to ever become a McDonald’s franchise owner. While in college, she started her career as […]

Orrin Hudson Honored With the "Black, Cool and Brilliant" Award at the PowerNetworking Conference

George Fraser, Orrin Hudson and Dr. Randal Pinkett

Nationwide — FraserNet, Inc. recently awarded Orrin C. Hudson, CEO of Be Someone Inc., (BeSomeone.org) as the recipient of the Black, Cool and Brilliant Award at this year’s 2018 PowerNetworking […]

15 Successful Black CEOs to Speak at Upcoming Conference on How to Go "From Local to Global"

LeTonya Moore and the other international speakers

The dynamic speakers, aged 9 to 50, are all successful Black business owners representing 5 different countries… and will be sharing their valuable knowledge at the 2018 Global Now Conference […]

Acclaimed Author Releases New Book That Addresses Kanye West, Mental Health, Spirituality and Money and Gives Tips on How to Cope with Financial Pressures

Making Sense of Kanye by Ash Cash

Nationwide — International best-selling author Ash Cash will soon release a new book entitled Making Sense of Kanye: A Spiritual Guide to Financial Freedom, Peace, Love, and Happiness. This highly […]

The Official Midwest HBCU Alumni Weekend to Kick Off in Columbus, Ohio August 2-4

Midwest HBCU Alumni Weekend

Registration is now open the 2018 Midwest HBCU Alumni Weekend presented by HBCUConnect.com, First Friday’s Columbus and Distinguished Alumni Nationwide — The Official Midwest HBCU Alumni Weekend promises to provide […]

Black-Owned Health Tech Company, Teledactyl, Empowers Patients & Providers with Blockchain Technology

Alan Bottorff, founder and CEO of Teledactyl

Teledactyl Seeks to Disrupt the Healthcare Market Nationwide — Teledactyl is the first U.S blockchain-based healthcare ecosystem with its own cryptocurrency payment system, and is on a mission to restore […]

Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Behind the Incredible Corn Concealer -- Hide Your Corns in Seconds!

June Smith, founder of Incredible Corn Concealer

Nationwide — TAJJ Cosmetics was founded in 2008 by June Smith and its first product, The Incredible Corn Concealer, was developed from the realization that women all over the world […]

Black Teen CEO, Zandra, Debuts New Plant-Based Skincare Product Line and Production Facility

Zandra Cunningham, founder of Zandra Beauty

Zandra, an award-winning plant-based artisan skincare product range for teens, launches its new ’Zandra 18’ brand product line at the CEO’s graduation, grand opening and community award’s night Nationwide — […]

Black-Owned Bottled Water Brand Makes History as the First to Be Sold in Walmart

Co-founder of Live Alkaline Water, first Black-owned brand in Walmart

For the first time in history, Walmart is selling a Black-owned bottled water brand on its shelves. It’s called Live Alkaline Water, and it is 100% natural alkaline water that […]

America’s Top Magazine Dedicated to Promoting Black Speakers Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Speakers magazine

Speakers Magazine Publisher Pam Perry Launches Podcast and Partners with FraserNet’s Annual Power Networking Conference Nationwide — In a world where everything is digital and social networking is the norm, […]

Father and 2 Daughters, Founders of a Black-Owned Potato Chip Brand, Celebrate 50,000 Bags Sold in Less Than One Year!

Founders of Symphony Chips, Black-owned potato chip company

To celebrate their recent milestone as entrepreneurs, Dondre Anderson and his two daughters will be making an appearance at the upcoming Essence Music Festival to share their story. Atlanta, GA […]

Black-Owned Law Firm Expands Its Practice Overseas to the Netherlands

Attorney Zulu Ali and his staff

The Law Office of Zulu Ali, based in Southern California, has expanded its practice to represent defendants, victims, and persons seeking reparations before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, […]

Rapper Akon is Building the First Ever Black-Owned Futuristic City With Its Own Cryptocurrency Called Akoin

Akon, founder of Akoin Cryptocurrency

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist and philanthropist Akon is building a first of its kind 100% crypto-based city in Senegal, West Africa, and the only form of trade that will be […]

1,200+ Black Entrepreneurs to Convene at FraserNet's Power Networking Conference In Maryland, July 5-7

George Fraser, founder of the Power Networking Conference

George Fraser Assembles Global Black Leaders to Focus on Business Building and Financial Literacy in the Black Community Washington, DC — The FraserNet, Inc. 2018 PowerNetworking Conference (PNC) will be […]

Meet the Only Black Woman in the U.S. Who Owns Her Own Bank

Kiko Davis, only Black woman who owns Black bank in the US

48-year old Kiko Davis is the majority stockholder of Detroit-based First Independence Bank, one of the top 10 largest Black-owned banks in the United States. This makes her the only […]

Books Aim to Strengthen the Business of Black-Owned Barber Shops and Hair Salons

Alan D. Benson, publisher of MHB Publishing

Louisville, KY — Alan D. Benson, president of MHB Publishing and community advocate, has released two books that will position and strengthen barbershop and beauty shop operations. The barbershop book, […]

Black Couple From Ohio Finds Sweet Success With Their "Shrimp Lips" Food Truck Business

Doe and Johnny Carter, founders of Shrimp Lips food truck

Columbus, OH — Doe and Johnny Carter are the founders of one of the most popular and critically acclaimed food trucks in the country. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Shrimp Lips […]

Virginia Non-Profit Hosts Financial Mega Conference

James R. Taylor, president of VHDC

Nationwide — Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC) announced today the launch of CapCon (Capital Conference) – an annual event that challenges, engages and encourages attendees to develop and […]

Cultural Obstacles That Spike Failure For Black Entrepreneurs Revealed By Economics Professor

Professor Devin Robinson

Nationwide — One of the biggest reactions to our nation’s current administration has been a rise in entrepreneurship attempts particularly among African Americans. A 2016 study in Babson College’s Global […]

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 […]