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 […]
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This Entrepreneur is Raising $10 Million to Fund Black-Owned Tech Companies
Marceau Michel, a goal-oriented African-American entrepreneur, is raising funds not only for his own company but also for other Black-owned start-up companies. Through his company that promotes the hashtag #BlackFoundersMatter, […]
Black Entrepreneur Wins $10K Grant to Offer "One Stop Shop" Small Business Services
Pontiac, MI — Entrepreneur Zee Ali has launched Express Business Solutions LLC, a business development solutions company that has recently opened its first physical location in downtown Pontiac, Michigan, just […]
3 Black-Owned Brands of Deodorant That You Should Roll With!
Everybody uses deodorant. It’s a very common household product that most people can’t live without, and billions of dollars worth of it are sold every year by major retailers like […]
Workshops to Teach Black Entrepreneurs How to Get Massive Media Exposure... and Raise Capital and Credit!
Los Angeles, CA — Two powerful workshops will be hosted in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Crown Plaza LAX Hotel. The first one will be held […]
Black Women Entrepreneurs in Alabama Developing New App to Realign the Procurement Process and Empower Economic Growth
Civil rights icon, Vivian Malone Jones, still opening doors to help African American entrepreneurs access community support and resources with Vivian’s Door App. Mobile, AL — The Vivian’s Door Initiative, […]
Security Guards at Target Force 20-Year Old Black Woman to Expose Herself to Prove She Didn't Steal a Bikini
Detroit, MI — Ashanae Davis, a 20-year old Black woman from Michigan, is filing a lawsuit against Target after being a victim of racial profiling when she was falsely accused of […]
The Oldest Black-Owned Restaurant in the U.S. -- In Business For More Than 100 Years!
Jones Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna, Arkansas is believed to be the oldest Black-owned restaurant in the country. Currently owned by James Jones and his wife Betty, the diner has been […]
African American Stock Trader to Host 4 Seminars in the Washington, DC Metro Area in June to Teach Beginners How to Trade Stocks
J.R. Fenwick, founder and CEO of FLip That Stock, will be in the Washington, D.C. area doing seminars on Tuesday June 5th, Saturday June 9th, Saturday June 23th and Saturday […]
Black-Owned Startup Launches Virtual Reality Ticketing Platform to Help Event Planners Market Their Events
Michael Purnell, an African American entrepreneur from Sacramento, California, established a startup after discovering that there are a lot of good, beneficial events in every area but people aren’t even […]
Black Military Veteran, Jay Jackson, Leads "Purpose, Power & Profits" Tour to Inspire Entrepreneurs
The 4-city tour will go to Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas… but will start in Washington DC on July 7th from 9am to 3pm at BAU International University. Nationwide — Just […]
Finally, a Book That Teaches African Americans an Easy-to-Learn, Easy-to-Do Personal Money Management Plan
“The Give and Save 365 Easy Money Management Guide” by Laurick Ingram Miami, FL — Laurick Ingram started thinking about long-term financial security while working his way through college at […]
Meet the Only African American Female Stockbroker on the New York Stock Exchange
Lauren Simmons is the only woman that is a full-time employee at the New York Stock Exchange. And what’s more, she’s an African American! There are very few women who […]
Black-Owned Travel Company Partners with South African Tourism Board to Launch 12 Luxury Tours From the U.S. to Johannesburg
A 2015 study showed that the increase in international Black travel would continue to increase. Washington DC — The rise in African American travel over the past 6 years due […]
Oprah Mentored This Group of Kids, and Now They Run a Successful Business Flipping Homes
In 2017, six elementary school kids from the Washington, DC area grew tired of playing video games and watching TV. So after an inspirational chance meeting with Oprah Winfrey along […]
This Black-Owned Luxury Boutique Hotel is Still Going Strong 18 Years Later
Meryanne Loum-Martin, a Black woman, has proven that she doesn’t need to be in her territory to excel. She owns Jnane Tamsna, a boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, that is […]
The BlackCEO Kansas City Chapter to Host 1-Year Anniversary Conference With PitchFEST and Kid/ YouthPreneur Summit
Kansas City, MO — The BlackCEO Kansas City Chapter is celebrating 1 year anniversary of Chapter Development with the recognition of the First Chapter of the BlackCEO Movement in Kansas […]
Former Homeless, Self-Made Millionaire Dr. Venus Opal Reese Comes to LA for National Speaking Tour Stop & Book Signing Event
Her Mission: Teach Black Women How to “Defy Impossible” Through Their Finances Nationwide — From living on the streets of Baltimore in her youth to obtaining a Stanford PhD to […]
Meet the Black Woman Who Created VOIP -- The Technology Behind Skype, MagicJack and More!
Most people have no idea that Marian Croak, an African American woman, has been credited with initiating and furthering the development of VOIP, also known as Voice Over Internet Protocol.
Empowerment Evangelist, Harold Leffall, Launches “You Are Enough Now” National Self-Esteem Movement
Benicia, CA — Harold Leffall, author of I AM ENOUGH, empowerment evangelist, businessman, entrepreneur, and public speaker with a passion for lifting others up, has officially announced countrywide tour dates […]
Denver-Based Black Newspaper Celebrates 31 Years in Business in a Fun, Unique Way!
Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, the Wobble and Now the Spectrum Strut Denver, CO (BlackNews.com) – In April, Denver Urban Spectrum (DUS), Denver’s premiere publication for communities of color, celebrated 31 […]
Black-Owned Travel Agency to Host Historic 10-Day Luxury Tour to Ghana, West Africa
A historic return of the African Diaspora will take place August 5-14, 2019 In August 2019, exactly 400 years after the arrival of the first recorded landing of a slave […]
Meet the Genius Black Inventor Who Created the Super Soaker Back in 1990 -- And Holds More Than 80 Patents on Other Popular Products!
Lonnie Johnson, from Mobile, Alabama, was working as an engineer for NASA when he accidentally created what led to the invention of the Super Soaker water gun. It was the […]
3 Black Super Heroes Descended on Festival de Cannes and Walked Away With the Hot Topic Spotlight While Entertaining, Educating & Elevating!
Cannes was an Explosion of Film, Music, Fashion, History, Art, & Influencers from across the Globe. The focus was 3 Black Men: 1. TITAN Reginald F. Lewis FILM HONORS (European […]
Against the Odds, Black Entrepreneur Signs Major Deal with Sam’s Club to Take Her Family Tea Recipe Nationwide
Nailah Ellis-Brown, maker of Ellis Island Tea, is the only female African American beverage maker in the United States with her own manufacturing plant. Her family recipe for Jamaican Sweet […]
Black-Owned All-Natural Mouthwash and Tooth Powder Brand For Children Uses the Power of Oxygen to Promote Healthy Oral Care
All-natural, fluoride-free kid’s mouthwash and tooth powder are the newest products offered by African American entrepreneur Philip Garner’s company, Garner’s Garden. Parents absolutely love the product line for their children […]
Meet the 11-Year Old Entrepreneur Who Trades on the Stock Market
Barely standing 5 feet tall, 11-year old day trader, Christon “The Truth” Jones is on a mission to help 1,000 people become successful. And he does it one stock at […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Whose Platform Makes Online Shopping 10 Times More Enjoyable (And Cheaper!)
By Shantell Robinson Nationwide — So you love online shopping right? Well it just got a whole lot better! Founder John Cornelius McCaskill has created a Black-owned company based in […]
12 Modern-Day Black Women Who Became the First to Do What They Did!
African American women have always made history in science, technology, business, politics and even sports. Some of them are well-known, and others have gone unnoticed. Their accomplishments have dated back […]
Los Angeles Area Black Entrepreneurs and Professionals to be Inspired and Educated by Master Networker Dr. George Fraser
Los Angeles, CA — The Master Networking Guru, Dr. George C. Fraser is coming to Los Angeles. Dr. Fraser is the CEO of Fraser Net, Inc., a company he founded […]
Oprah Winfrey Had Long Been a Millionaire, But This is What Made Her a Multi-Billionaire!
Oprah Winfrey became a millionare back in the 90’s when she was hosting The Oprah Winfrey Show talk show. The show began in 1986, but by 1992, it was the […]
Ayesha Curry is More Than Just the Wife of NBA Champion Steph Curry -- She’s a Business Woman With Her Own Restaurants and More!
Most people know Ayesha Curry for being the wife of Steph Curry, an NBA superstar. But many people don’t have an idea that she is a very successful business woman. […]
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 […]