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Facebook and Airbnb Add Some Color to Their Board of Directors

Kenneth Chenault

Kenneth Chenault, the outgoing chief executive of American Express, is joining the board of directors at Facebook and Airbnb. Chenault is making history as he is the first black American […]

BlackEconomicsMatter.com Will Create 45 New Black Billionaires Through Collaboration, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions

Black entrepreneurs raising hands

— Black History will be made this February 2018 — Nationwide — There are approximately 500 billionaires in America. There are approximately 5 Black billionaires in America. Blacks represent 10-15% […]

Getting His Cut -- Black Tech Entrepreneur Creates Device That Automatically Gets Your Lawn Mowed

Wilkinson Egwu, founder of Lawntap

Wilkinson Egwu, a Black tech entrepreneur based in Woodstock, Georgia, has created an innovative way to automate professional lawn care! LawnTap, the startup company he co-founded, has developed a device […]

Alicia Boler Davis Selected 2018 Black Engineer of the Year

— General Motors executive will be the sixth woman in the 32-year history of the scientific and technical awards to be named Black Engineer of the Year — Baltimore, MD […]

Reginald F. Lewis, First Black $Billion Dollar Dealmaker -- New Documentary to be Broadcast in February, Black History Month

The late Reginald F. Lewis

* Airs Friday, February 16 at 8pm on WLIW21 * Sunday, February 18 at 7:30pm on THIRTEEN * Saturday, February 24 at 7pm on NJTV Nationwide — WNET has announced […]

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) on Forbes First-Ever List of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

MUSC team members

Charleston, SC — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 53 out of 250 organizations on the Forbes 2018 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. […]

How Rapper 50 Cent Made Millions of Dollars from Bitcoin

50 Cent

The fluctuating and declining rates of bitcoin may be really frustrating for those who just recently invested. But rapper 50 Cent is already reaping the fruits of his early bitcoin […]

Business Building Conference to Inspire and Educate Black Entrepreneurs in Upstate New York

Ultimate Biz Conference in Upstate New York

White Plains, NY — Ultimate Biz Conference (UBC) is coming to Westchester County. UBC is bringing its business building conference to White Plains, New York on Thursday, April 19, 2018 […]

Award-Winning Marketing Expert Velma Trayham Launches Free Mastermind Program to Help Entrepreneurs Overcome Adversity and Propel Them to Success

Velma Trayham

Atlanta, GA — Award-winning business and marketing expert Velma Trayham of groundbreaking faith-based marketing and public relations company ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group, recently launched a free program helping entrepreneurs […]

Former Black Woman Rocket Scientist Comes Forward to Reveal Her Untold Story... and Encourage Others to Pursue a Career in STEM

Jacqueline Mims, former rocket scientist

— Jacqueline Mims, co-author of “Flawed Flesh, Perfect Purpose,” was the first African-American civil servant to be certified as a spacecraft ground controller for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s unmanned […]

Black-Owned Men's Fashion Brand Creates Monthly Subscription Club Offering Coordinated Men's Ties and Accessories

Richard Taylor, founder of Harrison Blake Apparel

Lansing, MI — Dapper men across the country can now maintain their style through a novel subscription box service. Harrison Blake Apparel, the premiere men’s accessories firm, has come out […]

Black-Owned Line of Premium Hair Care Products, Already Available in 600 Beauty Supply Stores, Signs New Deal With Major National Retailer

Pamela Booker, founder of Koils By Nature

— Koils By Nature coming to a Target store near you on January 28th — Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, a hair and skincare brand that blends the essence […]

Women Thriving Fearlessly (WTF) Expo to Debut in Chicago in April 2018

Women Thriving Fearlessly Expo

— Women’s Expo Finally Answers the Cry in the South Suburbs of Chicago — Palos Hills, IL — Though she grew up in the city of Chicago proper, entrepreneur Erika […]

Oklahoma Black Business Expo Aims to Revive a Community Where America's First Black Millionaires Once Thrived

Oklahoma Black Business Expo

* There are more than 13,000 Black-owned businesses in the state of Oklahoma * This event is taking the first steps to empower the statewide Black Wall Street; Now accepting […]

Mike Tyson to Cash in on the Medical Marijuana Industry -- Plans to Build a 40-Acre Resort!

Mike Tyson, founder of Tyson Ranch

Mike Tyson has broken grounds for his new venture, Tyson Ranch, a multi-purpose farm resort in Southern California. But he will not be raising cattle or crops. Rather, he will […]

Shark Tank's Daymond John Invests $150K into Atlanta-Based Gourmet Fish Fry Brand

Daymond John congratulates Joe and Miranda Dowell, founders of Joe's Gourmet Fish Fry

Atlanta, GA — Husband and wife team Joseph “Joe” and Maranda Dowell, founders of Joe’s Gourmet Fish Fry based in Atlanta, recently landed a deal with Daymond John for $150,000 […]

Black-Owned Nursing Academy Offers Nursing Assistant Classes For Students Who Want to Build a Career in Health Care

Students at Excelling Nursing Academy in Farmington Hills, MI

Farmington Hills, MI — Nursing Assistant classes are available in the metro Detroit area. Excelling Nursing Academy offers a two week course, operating Monday through Saturday from 4pm to 10:30pm. […]

Black-Owned Hair Care and Skin Care Brand, Launched By Celebrity Personal Groomer, Creating Opportunities For Young Entrepreneurs and Partners

Curtis Smith, founder of Xotics by Curtis Smith

— Xotics by Curtis Smith Hair and Skin Care Products is Creating Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs and Affiliate Partners. — Middletown, NY — While the Xotics by Curtis Smith collection […]

Top 10 African American Scholarships For January 2018 and Black History Month

African American students

Nationwide — Every year, millions of dollars are given away to help students pay for college tuition, books and more. Many of these programs are specifically for Black and other […]

Entrepreneur Launches Affordable Services to Help Black-Owned Businesses Incorporate, Negotiate Contracts, and More

Angela Majette, founder and owner of Just Write Legal

— Legal research and writing company expands to provide business writing and management for busy entrepreneurs who wear many hats, and small businesses operating without a full-time staff. — Nationwide […]

Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Created the First Ever Ride-Sharing App For People With Health Problems and Disabilities

Ja'Nese Jean, founder of the Safetrip Co ap

Ja’Nese Jean, a known international opera singer, is more than just a beautiful, fascinating voice. Jean, also a tech entrepreneur, recently launched the newest ride-sharing app specifically made for people […]

13-Year Old Entrepreneur Turns Education About African Heritage into an Arts & Crafts Business

Kalimah McKeaver, founder of Dinkra Stylez

Nationwide — Thinking about starting a business as a youth these days reaches farther into the creative realm than a lemonade stand or mowing lawns. Children today are discovering ways […]

Meet Zandra, Teen Beauty Entrepreneur and Girl’s Education Advocate, at the 2018 AmericasMart Atlanta Show

Zandra Cunningham, founder of Zandra Beauty

— Zandra Beauty, an award winning all-American brand of natural teen skin care, is proud to announce its participation and innovative DIY STEM learning at AmericasMart Atlanta, Booth 3 – […]

Corporate Counsel Men of Color Launches Inaugural Men of Color Career|Life and Power Networking Conference on June 15, 2018

Laurie N. Robinson-Hyden, founder of Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC)

— Gathering Will Bring Together Men of Color from Multiple Industries, Including STEM, Law, Finance, Medical, Real Estate, Law Enforcement, and Government, for Progress in Diversity and Career Development — […]

Black Girl Power, Celebrity Speakers, and Empowerment Lead Minority Teen Girls to Apply for At the Well’s Premiere Summer Programs at Princeton University

At the Well Conference 2017 minority teen girl

New York, NY — Comradery, a safe haven to share, celebrity speakers, and black girl empowerment are the reasons why each year hundreds of young minority girls vie for one […]

Young Black Author/ Youth Activist Releases New Book Helping Others to Follow Their Dreams

Tony Shavers, author of Is Your Dream Really Worth It

Oakland, CA — Author, youth activist, and dream go-getter, Tony Shavers III continues to be a defining voice in finding success within identity. His spirit, inspiration, and life experience has […]

Revolutionary Black-Owned Swimming Cap Brand Fits Women With Braids, Locks, and Afros

Nomvuya Trefers, founder of Swimma Caps

Do you have braids, locks, weaves, or an all-natural afro? Have you ever been frustrated finding a swimming cap that would perfectly cover your hair, that is not too tight […]

Debt-Free College Expert, Gwen Richardson, Releases 2018 Edition of Scholarship Book for High School and College Students

Gwen Richardson, author of 101 Scholarship Applications

Houston, TX — Houston author and entrepreneur, Gwen Richardson, has released the 2018 edition of her NAACP Image Award-nominated book, 101 Scholarship Applications: What It Takes to Obtain a Debt-Free […]

Black-Owned Tech Firm Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Patent Infringement

Wireless wearable technology

Nationwide — Better Life Technologies Group, Inc., a small African-American technology company focusing on wireless wearable technologies, has sued Kaiser Permanente for $50 million, claiming the medical giant stole its […]

Luciana Gilmore: Cleveland High School Principal Sets Off on Global Journey to Heal Mothers and Daughters

Luciana Gilmore, founder of Gilmore Girls Greetings

— Heal and Inspire the Girl, to Heal and Inspire and the World — Cleveland, OH — From the principal’s office to home office, entrepreneur, Luciana Gilmore resigned from her […]

Two Black Inventors with Patents for Personal Care Products Working Together to Make Things Happen

Joshua Esnard, Founder/Inventor of The Cut Buddy, and Ceata Lash, Founder/Inventor of PuffCuff LLC

— “Shark Tank” Winner, Cut Buddy, and PuffCuff Collaborate to Cross-Promote Products in Beauty And Personal Care Industry — Nationwide — Ceata Lash, Founder and Inventor of PuffCuff LLC and […]

Deal Re-Establishes ESSENCE as a 100% Black-Owned Independent Company

Essence Festival

Essence Ventures LLC, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community and commerce, has announced its acquisition of multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. ESSENCE […]

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 […]