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 […]
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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. […]
In New Book, African American Entrepreneur Shares His Secrets on How to Generate Passive Income Online
Brandywine, MD — Passive Income Generating Methods: How to Make Money While You Are Sleeping by Black author and entrepreneur Brandon Gates was recently released on Amazon as an e-book, […]
Meet the First Black Woman Owner and Operator of a Nationally Distributed Vodka
Vanessa Braxton is the owner and CEO of Black Momma Vodka, a company that offers various unique flavors of handcrafted, gluten-free vodka. As the first African-American woman to own a […]
Black Millionaire Author, Ella M. Coney, Offers Free Books on How to Never Be Broke Again
Denver, CO — Ella’s Golden Eggs: How to Conquer Real Estate and Never Be Broke Again is real estate expert Ella M. Coney’s latest release. “No matter where you start, […]
Once Homeless, This Entrepreneur Just Launched a $36 Million Fund to Invest in Black Women Founders
Arlan Hamilton was once broke and homeless, but now she’s the founder of Backstage Capital – a venture capital firm that promotes underrepresented founders such as people of color, women, […]
This Black-Owned Company Makes a Fortune Turning Trash into Treasure
Waste management is one of today’s largest environmental problems, especially in poverty-stricken areas. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, a Nigerian social entrepreneur, found a favorable solution and launched WeCyclers which offers waste collection […]
African American Stock Trader to Teach 1,000 Beginners How to Trade Stocks in 2018
Nationwide — Everyday people hear about the stock market, however, few people really understand how it works and how to “actively” buy and sell stocks and make money. African Americans, […]
Women Elevating Women to Host Powerhouse Keynote Speakers, Phyllis W. Newhouse and Maya Penn, for One Day Symposium in Atlanta
Event designed to connect and elevate multicultural businesswomen to be held in Atlanta on May 23, 2018 Atlanta, GA — The Women Elevating Women Symposium (WEW) will host a one-day […]
PowerNetworking Conference, the Largest Continuous Held Event For Black Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, to Be Held July 5-7
The 17th annual event will launch Winds financial education centers and provide expert training and coaching, designed to tackle financial illiteracy, grow businesses and teach the 4 pillars for the inter-generational […]
This Black-Owned Vegan Company Produces Plant-Based Protein Powders and Shakes Now Available at Walmart and Wholefoods
Many would agree that a plant-based diet helps in keeping us away from diseases. To make more people, especially those that are underserved, aware of its benefits, Claude Tellis and […]
Black Women Take Center Stage to Help Innovate Breastfeeding at MIT Hackathon
Community Teams from Detroit, Tupelo, Mississippi, Boston and Albuquerque, New Mexico to Join Technologists and Designers on April 27-29th Nationwide — For the first time, the Make the Breast Pump […]
LeBron James Plans to Raise $5 Billion for New Basketball League to Compete With NBA
Nationwide — NBA icon LeBron James is reportedly involved in plans to create a global basketball league that could compete with the NBA. The proposed league would feature teams from around […]
The Richest Black Man in the World, Aliko Dangote, to Donate 33% of His Wealth
Nationwide — Aliko Dangote, one of the wealthiest people in the world, plans to donate 33% of his fortune to charity after his death as part of his goal to create […]
Black Entrepreneur Reinvents Recycling While Bringing Jobs and Green Innovation to Urban and Rural Communities
Nationwide — Lester Brazzel, the Founder and CEO of Cubia Recycling, a pioneering force in sustainable waste management, has announced the expansion of its innovative decentralized recycling infrastructure designed to […]
Black Woman Founder Launches First Reading Platform Built Exclusively for Black-Authored Romance Readers
Noir Pages debuts with 100 Black authors, 270 books, and a platform that puts black romance and fantasy stories first. Nationwide — Victoria Harrell, an African American Senior Product Marketing […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Footwear Collection for Cancer Survivors and Supporters
Nationwide — Kam Edwards, founder of b.c.e. Custom Shoes, is transforming a dream created for her family into a purpose-driven movement. The launch of the b.c.e. Vincere Phoenix™ Collection introduces […]
Black Woman-Owned Academy Launches AI Bootcamp Equipping Black Women to Turn Career Experience into Entrepreneurship
Marlene Trimuel’s Resume to Revenue™ Gift Discovery App and Six-Week Bootcamp Help Corporate Women Turn Decades of Experience Into Purpose-Driven Businesses Nationwide — ReBrand HER Academy™ has opened enrollment for […]
Black-Owned Brand, Jam Vino Wine-Infused Jam, Nominated in QVC’s 2026 Customer Choice Food Awards for New “Best Pantry Brand” Category
The gourmet, wine-infused jam brand joins an elite group of QVC food favorites competing for consumer votes now through August 12. Nationwide — Jam Vino, the first-of-its-kind wine-infused gourmet jam […]
Nurse Boss Summit 2026 Returns to Raleigh with National Speakers, Celebrity Guests, CEUs, and Business-Building Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Nationwide — Healthcare professionals from across the country will gather in Raleigh next week for the 2026 Nurse Boss Summit, a two-day event designed to inspire, educate, and empower nurses […]
Best-Selling Black Author Celebrates "Educator of the Year" Honor With Groundbreaking New Sales Book
Nationwide — Award-winning sales trainer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Donald E. Archey has released what many business leaders are calling one of the most practical sales leadership books in decades. […]
Black Entrepreneurs, Founders of Ten to One Rum & Lost Borough Ice Cream, Partner to Bring More Flavor to National Business Month
Award-winning and global rum company presents first collaborative infused ice cream with NYC-based rising ice cream brand Nationwide — As we count down to National Black Business Month, Lost Borough […]
Award-Winning Entrepreneur Reveals How to Create Black Generational Wealth in Newly Revised Book
Nationwide — Chuck Starks, an Inc. 500 award-winning entrepreneur, is challenging conventional thinking about wealth creation in America. His book, Get Rich While Black… Without Being an Athlete, Entertainer or […]
Black Executive Leaves Spotify to Launch His Own Marketing Agency
Nationwide — Justin “Jay” Norman, the Detroit-based creative strategist, music producer, and Ad Age Creator 100 honoree who most recently served as Global Director of Creative Strategy and Global Head […]
Black-Owned Tech Company Launches TapBlk, An All-In-One, AI-Powered Networking App Built for the Culture
TapBlk brings everything Black entrepreneurs need to network and follow up into one powerful mobile app. Nationwide — Kyle D. Amaker, the Founder and CEO of Go Black Own, LLC, […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Making History With Factory-Built Homes to Address America's Affordable Housing Problem
Nationwide — For years, conversations about America’s housing crisis have centered on rising prices, shrinking inventory, and the growing distance between working families and homeownership. Far less attention has been […]
Founder of First Black Woman-Owned Skateboard Company Launches New Designs With Limited-Edition Collections
Nationwide — Latosha Stone-Keagy, the founder and CEO of Proper Gnar, the first Black woman-owned skateboard company, is marking a new chapter defined by intentional design, creative independence, and a […]
Meet the 23-Year-Old Black Woman Empowering Small and Minority-Owned Businesses Through Her New Shipping Company
Nationwide — Tech entrepreneur Tiffany Geddis is officially shaking up the logistics industry with the launch of Ship Fairy, a shipping platform designed to dismantle the financial barriers facing minority-owned […]
Air Force Veteran Turns Technology and Vision into a Growing Black-Owned Gift Brand
African American Gift Guides Celebrates Culture, Heritage, and Faith With a Growing Collection of Over 5,000 Culturally Inspired Gifts, Home Décor, and Greeting Cards — Shipping Worldwide Nationwide — African […]
Black Female Founder Who Has Helped 100,000+ Women Investors Launches Rich Auntie Wealth Initiative
Nationwide — After spending years helping thousands of women gain confidence in the stock market, Cassandra Cummings, founder of The Stocks & Stilettos Society, has launched the Rich Auntie Wealth […]
Only Black-Owned AI Software and Commercial Robotics Company in North Carolina Celebrates One Year in Business
Self-funded technology company completes first year after launching enterprise AI software, commercial robotics, and AI music divisions while releasing research documenting a unique position within North Carolina’s technology sector. Nationwide […]
It's Official. Black Woman Therapist Who Beat DoorDash Without a Lawyer Now Holds Federal Trademark
The USPTO has issued LeadDash its federal trademark registration, sealing Dr. Ashley Bryant’s pro se victory over the $70 billion tech giant Nationwide — On April 28, 2026, the United […]
Two Black Woman-Led Organizations Recognized With Prestigious Honors in South Carolina
Nationwide — Excellence in business and service has been recognized once again across two organizations founded by Dr. Tina J. Ramsay, a former behavior specialist and award-winning educator with more than […]
Female Founders Awarded $2.4M Contract to Boost Tourism and Hospitality in College Park, Georgia
Nationwide — Carolyn E. Howell and Amber Batchelor, founders of Destination Must Visit® Tourism Alliance, Inc., have reached a major milestone after their Black woman-led 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization was awarded […]
Houston's Only Black Woman-Owned Hotel Celebrates 3 Years By Giving Away Free Night Stays
Nationwide — Three years after opening the doors to Wanderstay Boutique Hotel, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis continues to break barriers in an industry where Black women remain dramatically underrepresented. As the […]
Entrepreneur Speaks Out on Protecting Black Workers from Exploitation in California’s Temporary Staffing Industry
The following is commentary by Herb Bennett, CEO of Baran Agency, about ongoing issues regarding Black workers who are hired by temporary staffing agencies in California: Nationwide — In communities […]
Founder of Black-Owned Law Firm Launches Podcast About Economic and Community Development
Calvin Souder, an attorney and the managing partner of Souder Law Group, is expanding the conversation on growth from the ground up. In the first episode of his new podcast, […]
Black Mom of 3 Launches Free New Scholarship Program to Help 25,000 Black Families Send Their Kids to College
Nationwide — After relocating from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, entrepreneur, insurance professional, and legacy advocate India Brown has launched the Legacy Leaders Scholarship Program, a free initiative designed to help […]
Black Entrepreneurs Launch National Initiative to Prepare Student-Athletes for the New Sports Economy
Founders Cimone Casson and Dr. Philip Hickman unite education, sports, financial leadership, and former professional athletes to help young people build careers beyond the game. Nationwide — While billions of […]
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens the Newest Black-Owned Medical Staffing Agency in Maryland
Nationwide — Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh, a clinician, CEO, community advocate, and visionary leader, is also now the Founder of Orion Medical Network LLC, the newest Black-owned medical staffing agency in […]
Meet the Founder Showing Black Entrepreneurs How to Build a Profitable Business in Just One Day
Nationwide — Dante Lee, a successful entrepreneur of more than 27 years, has launched a new initiative called Build Black Wealth, as an opportunity for aspiring Black entrepreneurs to build […]
America's First and Only Black-Owned Iron Door Store, Meet the Entrepreneur Who Owns It
Nationwide — Meet Johnny Gray III, founder of D&J Builders Surplus, America’s first and only Black-owned iron door store, serving customers nationwide with luxury iron doors, pivot doors, interior doors, […]
Black Woman Entrepreneur Turns Personal Hair Struggle into Luxury Botanical Brand Redefining Scalp Care
Nationwide — For years, Aurora Dixon wore her locs and ponytails pulled tight. It wasn’t the locs themselves that caused the damage — locs, when properly maintained, can be a […]
SWAAGTV Announces Summer 2026 Program Lineup for Chicago's Only 24/7, FCC-Licensed, Live, Local Black Broadcast and Streaming TV Station
New Schedule Features The Smart Money Woman, Jacob’s Cross, Black Tax, Finest Homes, Dream Cars, Kasi Car Culture and Music Revolution Beginning Week of July 13, 2026 Nationwide — SWAAGTV, […]