Kyleigh McGee, a 7-year old African American girl from Little Rock, Arkansas is running and operating her very own food truck. The second grader told ABC News that she started […]
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Black Family-Owned Restaurant Finds Success Serving Up Super Delicious BBQ Favorites
Who doesn’t love a good barbecue? The next time you’re in Baltimore, Maryland, be sure to check out this new Black-owned family restaurant. It’s called The BBQ and they serve […]
Woman Opens First Ever Black-Owned Grocery Store in Compton
36-year old Kia Patterson is the owner of the first ever Black-owned grocery story in Compton, California. She is an independent owner of a Grocery Outlet franchise, and the whole […]
Her First Novel Sold 8 Million Copies and is Available in 42 Languages -- How She Did It
Arundhati Roy is a political activist, human rights advocate, and a best-selling author. In 1997, she published a book entitled, The God of Small Things. Within months, it had sold […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Online Service to Help Car Buyers Find the Best Deals
CarMarshal.com brokers optimal car deals, and gives customers up to $3,000 in discounts Dallas, TX — Car buyers can expect the best value for their money when they use CarMarshal.com. […]
Meet the Mompreneur Revolutionizing the Baby Industry With Her Teething Mitten Invention
Brooklyn, NY — Mom inventor and co-founder of Darlyng & Co, Tara Darnley is still in celebratory mode after landing multiple deals nationwide with Babies “R” Us and several other international […]
African American Entrepreneur Creates Heart Detection Bracelet to Stave Off Heart Attack
Jemiah Battle, On A Mission To Raise Money For a Life Saving Heart Bracelet, Scores ‘Provisional Patent’ — Nearly 50% of African Americans Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Disease — Greenville, SC […]
These 2 Programs Help Low Income Mothers Triple Their Income With a Career in Technology
Low income mothers need all the help they can get when it comes to emerging themselves to high-wage careers in technology. Fortunately, there are non-profit programs that are reaching out […]
This Black-Owned Resort in Barbados Will Absolutely Blow Your Mind
It took six years for African American husband and wife entrepreneurs Michelle and Guy Jenkins to open their luxury resort in the Caribbean. Located on the west coast of Barbados, […]
Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Bestselling Author, Endorses the New Book, "Just Do Your Dream! A 7-Step Guide to Help You Do What You Always Wanted"
— Book Launch Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Merwin’s Wharf in Cleveland, Ohio — Cleveland, OH — Dr. Dennis Kimbro, best-selling author, has offered his endorsement of the new book […]
African-American Business Birthing Coach, Visionary & Entrepreneur, Launches ‘Bold’ - A Thought Leader Private Coaching Program™
— ‘Bold’ Aims to Get Professionals on Their Life Mission, Packaging and Monetizing Their Expertise, and Bringing Original Bodies of Work to Life — Nationwide — Business Birthing Coach, Visionary, […]
This Black Family-Owned Enterprise Owns 16 Fast Food Restaurants in Southern California
67-year old Reginald Webb started his career at McDonalds in 1973 and was manager and then regional vice-president for 12 years when the company offered him an opportunity to own […]
27-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Raises $7.2 Million in Just 3 Days
Atlanta-based Patientory, the company behind an advanced healthcare app, has raised $7.2 million in a very successful online crowdfunding campaign. The tech startup, founded by CEO and black entrepreneur, 27-year-old […]
Revolutionary Black News and Entertainment Portal Gives Black Business Owners a Free New Platform to Increase Their Online Visibility
Tallahassee, FL — The world of news and entertainment is about to witness another revolutionary channel as Newstoter comes on stream. The focus of this medium is to connect with […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Healthguv - A Global Social Media Platform For People Who Share the Same Health-Related Interests and Concerns
— Just a click away – Healthguv brings a diverse range of health related subjects and entities at a globally accessible platform that allows quick and efficient flow of information. […]
New Black-Owned Employment Portal Launches
Nationwide — CareerWebPages, LLC has announced the launch of its employment portal website that will allow the public to search for jobs.
Anthony Anderson Among Celebrities and Business Executives Becoming Huge Fans of Tucci Polo, A Global Luxury Shoe Retailer
Bridgeport, CT — Anthony Anderson, star of the hit TV show Black-ish, is among the growing number of celebrities and business executives, who have become huge fans of TucciPolo, a […]
Black Millionaires of Tomorrow Course Launched by America's Top Financial Scholar
Philadelphia, PA — The Black Millionaires of Tomorrow, a set of online financial literary courses especially for children, has launched as a part of the Black Business School. The Black […]
9-Year Old Queen Running Her Own Home-Based Line of Bath Products
Jelani Jones from Fredericksburg, Virginia is only 9-years old, but she runs her business… like a queen! In addition to making and selling her own line of bath products, Lani […]
Yale-Educated African American Attorney Shares the Truth About Being Black in the Corporate World
“Invisible Ink: Navigating Racism in Corporate America” Author Stephen M. Graham sums up bias in corporate America: “If you are white, your outstanding performance is applauded. If you are black, […]
Be Part of the Growth in African-American Business Ownership With a 7-Eleven Franchise
Nationwide — African-American owned businesses are on the rise in the US, and 7-Eleven continues to be a leader in supporting that trend. The world’s largest convenience retailer is growing […]
Is This Government Program Failing Black and Other Minority-Owned Businesses?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) runs a program designed to help minority businesses – that is, businesses owned by African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and/or disabled veterans.
Two African American Super Real Estate Agents and Trailblazers to Release New Investment Book For Teens and Millennials
— This book by Lisa Puerto and Anthony Lee is one-of-a-kind, and has already created a major buzz in the young generation of investors across the U.S. — Philadelphia, PA […]
12-Year Old Boss Launches Gourmet Vegan Popcorn Company
12-year old Jayden Hammond from Chicago, IL is the founder of J-Rock’s Pop Gourmet Vegan Popcorn, which sells organic popcorn with premium, organic ingredients and uses organic coconut oil. The […]
Black-Owned Company Behind Woody Wipes, Personal Hygiene Wipes For Men, Launches Father's Day Marketing Campaign
Atlanta, GA — Entrepreneur Derrick Collins, founder of Woody Wipes, has announced that they are offering specially formulated wipes for the personal hygiene of men. These wipes are not only […]
10-Year Old Black CEO Gets Distribution for Her Popular Invention in Once Upon a Child Stores Across the Country
Nationwide — Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin is now selling her hair accessory invention GaBBY Bows in 50 Once Upon a Child stores in 16 states across the US. With the […]
African American Business Owners Excited About New Affordable Co-Working Office Space In Downtown Detroit
— Mayor Duggan, business owners invited to grand opening of downtown co-working space — WHO: SpaceLab Detroit, the newest co-working facility for professional business owners WHAT: A grand opening and […]
Conference Helps Black Entrepreneurs Learn Multiple Industries
Nationwide — Urban Business Institute, a training and consulting organization founded by former business & economics professor and business incubator, Professor Devin Robinson, is hosting its 1st Annual How-To Conference […]
Black Entrepreneur Making Millions From Dried Fish Skin
Newton Owino from Kenya has a very unusual business. He lives in Kisumu, the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, where he makes bags, shoes […]
Founders of DC-Based Mambo Sauce Company Win the Black Enterprise Family Business of the Year Award
Washington, DC — The owners of a company that successfully commercialized Mambo sauce — the original wing sauce in the DMV – were honored recently with the Family Business Award […]
How This Black Woman Entrepreneur Came to be the Queen of Event Planning -- Hosting More Than 2,400 Corporate Events
Carolyn Howell, the founder of Events USA, is a brilliant entrepreneur, a visionary, and also the queen of event planning. Over the past two decades, her Washington, DC area-based company […]
Black-Owned Vegan Restaurant Challenges the Fast Food Industry With Healthy Food Alternatives
The Grub Factory, based in Baltimore, Maryland at 1210 North Charles Street, is a Black-owned vegan restaurant. Founded by three entrepreneurs, Hurani Ame, Heru Mertief, and Imhotep Fatiu, the restaurant […]
Owner of Black-Owned Dessert Food Truck Launches 2026 Scholarship Program
Celebrating Five Years of Empowering Students Through Perseverance and Purpose Nationwide — As Andrea Lacy, the Founder and CEO of Luv’s Brownies approaches its 30th anniversary, the beloved Bay Area […]
Young Founders of Black-Owned School of Nails and Cosmetology to Host Community Event
Nationwide — Aaliyah Alicia Thompson, owner of the Aaliyah Alicia Thompson School of Nails and Cosmetology, along with sisters Aniah and Anijah Byrd, invites the community to a special event […]
Meet the Financial Therapist Helping Black Families Overcome Financial Trauma
Nationwide — In a striking convergence of life and work, award-winning financial therapist and Forbes columnist Rahkim Sabree announces the release of his new book, Overcoming Financial Trauma: How to […]
Meet the HBCU Grad Turned Nurse Empowering Frontline Healthcare Professionals to Thrive in Leadership
Nationwide — Kristen Pennamon, a proud Florida A&M University graduate, nurse, entrepreneur, and visionary, is leading a movement to help nurses, physical therapists, and varied healthcare professionals thrive beyond burnout. […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Human-Centered AI Platform to Help Nigerians and the Global African Community
Nationwide — Clement Joshua, a Nigerian entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of 6Clement Joshua, the parent company of 6IXAI, has announced the public launch of 6AI inside 6ixapp.com, […]
Black Financial Expert Urges Americans Facing SNAP Benefit Cuts to Take Control
Nationwide — As millions of Americans face uncertainty over potential cuts to SNAP food benefits, Jayson Thornton, CFP, founder of Thornton Financial and host of the popular podcast Pocket Watching […]
11-Year-Old CEO's Black-Owned Doll Brand Makes Amazon's Toy Book for 5th Year in a Row
Nationwide — Orijin Bees, the award-winning brand co-founded by 11-year-old Esi Orijin, continues its streak of inclusion and representation with a feature in Amazon’s Toy Book for the Fifth Year […]
First Black Woman to Launch a Drone Academy in Texas Gives $1K Scholarship to Future Pilots
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers, founder of TCB Drones Academy, made history as the first Black woman to register a drone academy in the state of Texas. Now, she’s paying it […]
HBCU Grad With 2 Degrees in Psychology Creates Dolls to Build Confidence in Black Girls
Nationwide — Shaneisha Dodson, an African American entrepreneur from Los Angeles, California, and an HBCU graduate with two degrees in Psychology, is also the founder of The Brilliant Girl Doll […]
Black Tax Industry Leader Launches Trainings to Help Tax Professionals Save Thousands in IRS Fines and Build Compliant Businesses
After Two Decades and Eight Audits Without Penalties, She’s Redefining What True Due Diligence Looks Like For Tax Pros. Nationwide — With 21 years in the tax industry and a […]
Meet the Black American Entrepreneur Who Owns a Luxury 4-Star Hotel in Ghana Near the "Door of No Return"
Nationwide — Mona Boyd, an African American woman who has called Ghana home for more than 30 years, is the owner of AnoMansa Beach Resort, located just 6 minutes from […]
Attorney Zulu Ali Recognized by Leading Legal Publication for Carrying the Spirit of Iconic Black Legal Pioneers
Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali has been recognized by The Lawyer Herald as carrying the spirit of Iconic Black Legal Pioneers like Thurgood Marshall and Johnnie Cochran. The Lawyer Herald […]
Black Psychologist and Entrepreneur Overcomes Two-Time Battle with Breast Cancer
Nationwide — Dr. April T. Berry, a licensed psychologist, professor, and entrepreneur, was diagnosed in January 2023 with Stage II Breast Cancer. Most of 2023 was spent undergoing 6 rounds […]
Successful Black Entrepreneur and Stock Market Expert Teaching People How to Generate Income Outside of a Job
Nationwide — J.R. Fenwick, a successful African American entrepreneur, stock market expert, and CEO of FLip That Stock, is teaching everyday people how to generate income outside of a job […]
Black Cubicle Worker Able to Leave His Job after Learning To Trade Options, Now Teaching Others How To Trade and Change Their Financial Future
Nationwide — Eric Johnson, like millions of other people, was working a regular 9 to 5 job in a cubicle. Tired of the daily grind, he started looking for other […]
Newly Revised Book Asks Black Families, “What Could You Do With A Million Dollars?”
Nationwide — Get Rich While Black… without Being an Athlete, Entertainer or Drug Dealer (Revised Edition) by Chuck Starks, a newly revised book, is a must-read for anyone who aspires […]
Entrepreneur Empowers Black-Owned Businesses With New All-in-One Business Operating System
Nationwide — Kyle Amaker, Founder and CEO of Go Black Own, LLC, proudly announces the launch of GoBlackly OS, a groundbreaking business operating system designed to help Black-owned businesses grow, […]
Entrepreneur Launches Black-Owned Affordable Luxury Brand of Handbags and Jewelry
Her brand already known for its iconic handbags now introduces its first demi-fine jewelry piece, blending timeless design, accessibility, and empowerment for modern women. Nationwide — Meet Seneca Berniard Connor, […]
Woman Makes History as First Black Person to Lead Alabama Optometric Association in 120 Years
Nationwide — Dr. Valencia Robertson Wells has made history as the first Black President of the Alabama Optometric Association in its 120-year history — a groundbreaking achievement that cements her […]
First Trans Woman of Color Receives Honorary Doctorate in International Law and Legal Studies
Nationwide — Toni Newman, renowned author, human rights advocate, and social justice leader, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Azteca University for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of […]
Meet the Founder Helping Black Women Navigate Job Loss, Layoffs, and DEI Retraction
New online community offers support, strategy, and sisterhood for Black women navigating career transitions amid a rising unemployment rate and an increasingly unstable job market Nationwide — Career Love LLC […]
Meet the Black Woman Leading America's Largest Adult Wellness Movement to End Loneliness and Depression
Nationwide — In a society battling rising rates of loneliness, suicide, burnout, and racial inequity, one woman is leading a grassroots movement that’s reimagining wellness as a path to personal […]
New Collection of Black Wearable Art Pays Tribute to Black Culture, Tradition, and Fashion
Limited-edition designs arrive in velvet keepsake bags, blending heritage, artistry, and community connection. Nationwide — Heritage Pin Co., a Black-owned lifestyle brand, is bringing culture to life in a whole […]
From Homeless to Forbes: Black Entrepreneur Creates $200K Executive Transformation Program
Asa Leveaux’s Industry Icon Program Delivers Tangible Done-For-You Assets Including Bestselling Books, Trademarked Methodologies, and $4,500+ Speaking Fees—Not Just “Thought Leader Access” Nationwide — The grocery store parking lot was […]
Black Female Private Investigator Lands New Netflix Series, Celebrates 15 Years as the Owner of a Detective Agency
Nationwide — Breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industry and redefining what it means to be a private investigator, Brianne Joseph, owner of the six-figure detective agency Sly Fox Investigations, is […]
Black Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Sells His Company to the Nation’s Largest Towing Firm
Nationwide — Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Early Walker, best known for his success and community-driven leadership, has officially sold his company to the largest towing and vehicle management firm in […]
Black Founder Launches 2-Day Summit Fueling the Future of Black Indie Film and Immersive Storytelling
Nationwide — DeShuna Spencer, Founder and CEO of kweliTV and her 501(c)(3) partner, the Black Indie Creatives Coalition (BICC), have announced Black.Indie.Ignite., a two-day gathering on October 3-4, 2025, in […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who is Mastering the Art of Building Networks and Social Media
Nationwide — Dr. Jacqueline King, PhD, is a visionary leader whose unique ability to build powerful networks and leverage social media has transformed countless lives and businesses. As the Founder […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years Helping People Increase Their Body’s Mitochondria Using Natural Nutrition
Nationwide — Rodger Hill, the CEO and Co-Founder of More Mito LLC, a high-tech nutritional company, has developed a pioneering approach to address a critical but often overlooked factor, mitochondrial […]
Founder of Black-Owned Gift Wrapping Paper Says Chinese Companies Are Stealing Her Designs
Mah Melanin, the first African American–owned stationery brand in Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, and Hallmark in the gift wrap category, faces knockoffs after viral TikTok success. Nationwide — Ardean Miller-Marbley, Founder […]
Former Educator Launches Black Parenting Academy with Proven Strategies for Nurturing Talented Kids
In a world where social media, entertainment, and sports can make or break young Black talent, the Black Parenting Academy provides parents with actionable strategies to protect and empower their […]
Black Entrepreneur With 40+ Years of Experience in Government Contracting Reveals Her Proven Strategies
Acu-Elligent Launches Advanced “GovCon Growth Suite” for Scaling Beyond the First Contract. Nationwide — Lori Smith, CEO and Founder of Acu-Elligent, has more than 40 years of experience in government […]