A group headed by 14-time MLB All-Star Derek Jeter and Florida businessman Bruce Sherman has completed its purchase of the Miami Marlins, a Major League Baseball team. Jeter, now a […]
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HBCU Tech Summit at Morehouse Inspires African-American Millennials to Pursue Entrepreneurship and High-Tech Careers
— Students from over 70 HBCUs to attend Tech Summit at Morehouse alongside innovators, start-ups, and Silicon Valley’s finest. — Atlanta, GA — In just two weeks, innovators, silicon valley […]
Forget 401k! These New Strategies Help African American Millennials Build an Endless Source of Self-Funding and Capital
— Millennial Banking Concept develops new strategies for a new generation via their trademark process Human Equity Line of Credit™ strategy! — Washington, DC — Having access to the education […]
National Black Business Owners Association Launches in Charlotte, NC
Announces Three Programs Focusing on Access to Funding – Pathways to Funding, the NBBOA Loan Prep Academy, and NBBOA Loan Connections Charlotte, NC — The National Black Business Owners Association […]
Black Family-Owned Potato Chip Brand Expands to 41 States -- Plans to Launch New Smoked Barbecue Flavor!
Nationwide — Symphony Potato Chips, a Black-owned family business based in Atlanta, GA is quickly becoming a household name. Harmonious and flavorful are words that are used everyday, but try saying […]
Black Views Matter! First Internet Radio Network Focusing On Causes and Issues Relevant to People of Color Launches
— The CWR Network, the first Internet talk radio network focusing on key issues and major causes affecting people of color, will launch on Monday, October 16th. The network will […]
How She Overcame Her Husband's Tragic Death and Launched a $3 Million Staffing Company
Constance Moonzwe was devastated when her husband tragically died in 2014, leaving her to raise their 7-month old baby alone. She, however, decided to keep herself busy and start a […]
Black-Owned Event Planning Firm Recognized as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the Washington, DC Area
— CRMSDC names Events USA as one of the best in the region — Lanham, MD — The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) has named Carolyn E. Howell, […]
Landlords Hate This Young Black Entrepreneur's App (But Renters Love it!)
23-year old Ofo Ezeugwu is the CEO and co-founder of Whose Your Landlord (WYL), a free service that provides renters with landlord reviews so that they can be better informed […]
Join the Celebration -- October 30th is National Dashiki Day!
Nationwide — Oct. 30 is National Dashiki Day, a day of cultural celebration to the colorful garment that was adopted by African-Americans in the 1960’s and 1970’s as a symbol […]
Black Millionaire's New Book Reveals How to Conquer Real Estate and 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, […]
Percy Miller aka Master P -- From The Projects to Forbes
New Orleans, LA — Percy Miller also known as Master P is a money, power and business tycoon. Regarding his success, he comments, “I couldn’t just be a street guy. […]
Woman Entrepreneur Makes History After Raising $1 Million For Her Legal Tech Startup
Kristina Jones has worked hard to overcome enormous odds to became the 14th African American female founder to ever raise $1 million for her tech startup. Her San Francisco-based company, […]
Last Black-Owned Bank in Chicago Gets $20 Million Deposit From the City
Illinois Service Federal Savings & Loan Association (IsfBank) is the last Black-owned bank in Chicago, and the city wants it to stay afloat. That’s why the city of Chicago has […]
Black Teen CEO/ Philanthropist Wins $15K Competition; Launches Summit To Empower Girls In New York
— 17-year old Zandra Cunningham just won a national business plan competition, and now she is planning her 5th annual entrepreneurship summit for teen girls in Buffalo, NY. — New […]
Black Business Directory's Launch Primed To Rival Yelp.com
— Black-owned businesses will now get needed exposure with the help of an online business directory called BlackBusinessPal.com — Louisville, KY — BlackBusinessPal has announced their plans to launch an […]
Franchising Can Expand and Deepen Opportunity in Minority Communities
By Rep. Bobby Rush (IL) and Howard James Nationwide — Good news just in from the U.S. Census Bureau – minority incomes are up. In fact, African-American and Hispanic households […]
After Waiting 8 Years, Black-Owned Company Finally Wins $700 Million Contract to Redevelop South Central LA Community
A $700 million project to redevelop a neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles has been approved by The Los Angeles Planning Commission. The proposal was made by Black-owned Capri Investment […]
One of LA's Most Influential African Americans to be Honored
Los Angeles, CA — Attorney Zulu Ali has been selected as one of the 2017 Most Influential African Americans by the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Action Network founded […]
Award-Winning Marketing Expert, Author & Speaker Velma Trayham to be Honored by Houston Black Heritage Festival
— Velma, the CEO and Founder of ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group, will be honored in Houston, TX on Saturday, Sept 30, 2017 — Houston, TX — The Black Heritage […]
Black-Owned Telecommunications Firm Donates Free Phones and SIM Cards to Help Families in Puerto Rico
— Freddie Figgers owns one of the nation’s largest African-American owned cell phone companies and providers. — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Freddie Figgers, owner of one of the nation’s largest […]
In New Book, “The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America,” Financial Expert Quantifies the Cost of Anti-Black Discrimination in America
Southbury, CT — While Black Americans have long felt the devastating effects of anti-black discrimination, they have often had great difficulty articulating and substantiating both the existence and impact of […]
Woman Entrepreneur Launches Her Own Line of Luxury Shoes and Accesories
Kamica Hampton embodies the passion and drive of the successful modern woman. Hailing from Houston, Texas, she is a trendsetting designer and the founder of Kamica Hampton shoes – her […]
Talented Black Artists Cashing in on #TakeaKnee NFL/ Donald Trump Controversy
Many Black artists are using the controversial NFL protest and President Trump’s recent verbal attack on NFL players, not only to bring attention to their work, but to bring revenue […]
Attorney Turned Entrepreneur Transforms Struggling Cake Shop into a $1 Million Empire
It seems unlikely that a lawyer would end up as an entrepreneur in the bakery business, but that is exactly what happened to April Richardson from Washington, D.C. Not only […]
New Web Site, BlackExcellenceDirectory.com, to Empower Black Business Owners and Connect Them With Black Consumers
Denver, CO — Denver-based company, Lynn Nicole Management LLC, will soon be launching a new website, BlackExcellenceDirectory, aimed at funneling more dollars to the nation’s Black-owned businesses. With the main […]
A Group of African-American Investors Create Business and Social Network, BlackConnect.com
— A group of African-American investors create business and social network — New York, NY — Today, a group of investors announced the launch of BlackConnect.com, a web-based business and […]
This 17-Year Old Black Entrepreneur's Beauty Brand is Worth Almost $500K -- And She Has More Than 40 Different Products!
Zandra Cunningham, the founder and CEO of Zandra’s Beauty, an all-natural skincare line, started her company when she was just 9-years old. Now, at age 17, her Buffalo, New York-based […]
Beyonce Releases a $300 Coffee Table Book and Box Set -- And Its Selling Out Everywhere!
Beyonce has once again proven herself to be an innovative artist and entrepreneur with the recent release of a box set that compliments her Lemonade album which sold 2.5 million […]
Meet the First Black Teen Author to Write 3 Books Being Used By School Districts Across the Country
Nationwide — 15-year-old Essynce Moore is the only African American teen author who has written three books that are mandatory readings for several school district curriculums including Hillside, NJ School […]
Black-Owned Handbag Company Kicks Off National Black College Tour to Promote Their HBCU themed Custom Clutch Purses
— Husband and wife team, Quinn Conyers and Isa Abdul-Raheem, are going on a 6-city HBCU tour to promote their unique handbags to female students and alumni. — Baltimore, MD […]
Venus Williams is Investing Millions into This Startup to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Venus Williams, a world-renowned tennis champion, is one of many investors investing millions of dollars into a unique woman-owned company called Ellevest – a digital investing platform and app that […]
National Two-Part Book Series Challenges America’s Wealth Gap with a Transformational Blueprint for African Americans
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 […]