— Husband & wife team, known for their burger products, introduces innovative microwavable cheeseburgers on national television — Charleston, SC — Chevalo & Monique Wilsondebriano, owners of Charleston Gourmet Burger […]
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Program Offering $40K in Funding to Black-Owned Tech Startups in Maryland
A new program called Minority Business Pre-Seed Fund (MBPF) is promising to make investments of up to $40,000 to qualifying tech start-ups owned by African American entrepreneurs. The funding, provided […]
Black Mom Makes $1 Million in First 60 Days By Starting This Business
Ramona Griggie grew up in Section 8 housing in St. Croix, and later moved to Atlanta, GA where she got married, had a child, and became a housewife. One day, […]
21-Year Old Black College Student to Launch Unique Food Truck Concept That Does More Than Just Sell Food
Columbus, OH — Sherron A. Stevens, a 21-year old African American college student, is launching a creative and unique food truck concept called Bondfire Grill that does more than just […]
Ray J Takes Off With His New E-Bike Company Called Raytroniks
Electronic biking has taken off on a whole new level, thanks to Ray J’s new E-Bike company, Raytroniks, which produces the Scoot-E-Bike. This two-wheeled electric bike has everything you need, […]
Black-Owned Construction Company Owned By Twin Brothers Now on Track to Make $4.5 Million This Year!
Twin brothers, Jonathan and Jarrett Logan, are the owners of Castle Black Construction in Memphis, Tennessee. One of few Black-owned construction companies in the country, they launched their company back […]
Woman Buys 100 Hats Then Decides to Buy the Whole Hat Factory For $100K
What do you do when you own 100 hats? You start your own hat business! That’s what Georgiette Morgan-Thomas did when she bought the S & S Hat Company in […]
First Black-Owned Mobile Hair Salon Opens Second Location in the Washington, DC Area
Oxon Hill, MD — Salon DeJuan has announced the opening of its 2nd De Glam Shoppe Mobile Hair Salon in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area at the physical salon location […]
Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur's "Milky Mama" Product Line Has Helped 10,000+ Breastfeeding Moms Make More Breastmilk
— Specially formulated treats help breastfeeding moms produce more milk — Riverside, CA — Krystal Duhaney, a Registered Nurse, is taking the breastfeeding world by storm with her delicious lactation […]
This 7-Year Old Entrepreneur From Arkansas is Running Her Own Food Truck
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]