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PR/Branding Seminar for 25 Entrepreneurs Coming to South Beach Florida on November 12, 2016
Miami, FL — The “Putting the PR Back in EntrePReneurship Part II: New Year’s Edition” seminar is coming to Miami, Florida on November 12, 2016. Ronnika Ann, founder of iGN […]
13 Amazing Black-Owned Software and Technology Companies
There are hundreds of software and technology companies in the U.S. Some of the top well-known ones include Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and Google — But there are also many successful […]
Black-Owned General Contracting Company in Philadelphia Announces New CEO
Philadelphia , PA — Choates General Contracting, the 2014 Best of Philly general contracting company, has announced Tyrone Pitts, the local former Ivy League basketball star and entrepreneur, as the […]
New Book, "Entrepreneurship The Wright Way," is the Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur Right Away
Nationwide— Entering the world of business is like entering a dark room. You hear the voices but you can’t discern the shapes. You may trip over obstacles or find yourself […]
Trafek.com Is Recirculating Dollars Back Into Black Communities -- Black Entrepreneur Fabian Scott Online Marketplace Is Now LiveTrafek.com Is Recirculating Dollars Back Into Black Communities -- Black Entrepreneur Fabian Scott's Online Marketplace Is Now Live
Nationwide — The hype is real. “It’s time to bring unity and circulate our dollar within our communities,” announced Fabian Scott, the 28-year-old black entrepreneur and creator of www.Trafek.com – an […]
Young Artist/ Entrepreneur Finds Success Transforming School Backpacks Into Art Masterpieces
Preston Mitchell, a young entrepreneur based in Nashville, Tennessee, has found huge success with his company Tatpack™, which offers a new innovative way of capturing creativity and artistic expression on […]
Powerful Networking Event to Kick-Off New Black Chamber of Commerce in Virginia
— Maggie Anderson, author “Our Black Year,” will lead an address to empower struggling communities — Norfolk, VA — On Black Friday, November 25th, a newly minted Black Chamber of […]
Black Entrepreneur Brings the Party With Her New Bus Franchise
You might say that Lenesia Cooper is in the transportation business, but she is also in the event planning business. What exactly does she do? She has a family-owned business […]
High-Energy Speaker, Anthony "Spark Plug" Thomas, Inspires Women to Realize Their Value and Soar
Atlanta, GA — High-energy international motivational speaker Anthony Thomas — known professionally as “Spark Plug” — is among the nation’s most inspiring, entertaining and unforgettable public speakers. Atypical for a […]
Women, Wealth & Wine: Certified Financial Planner Zaneilia Harris Launches The Finance ‘N Stilettos Wealth Retreat
— Bringing women together, Zaneilia Harris, CFP®, president of Harris & Harris Wealth Management Group and author of the book Finance ‘n Stilettos™ Money Matters for the Well-Heeled Woman is […]
Woman Entrepreneur Makes $1.5 Million a Year Selling Chicken Wings
Tina D. Howell, a mother of three and a former school teacher, realized that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to be a successful entrepreneur. So in 2003, she […]
"Buy Black" Movement Grabs International Attention
Atlanta, GA — The “Buy Black” movement, a form of economic protest among African-Americans, is gaining steam at home and drawing attention abroad. In a recent news package, major French […]
Childhood Trips To Prison Gave This Entrepreneur a Very Profitable Idea!
Entrepreneurs often start businesses in order to fill a need or to solve a problem. That was the case with Kristal Bush from Philadelphia, PA. Her idea came from a […]
Actress Keke Palmer Releases Two New Shoe Collections
Actress, singer, songwriter, and television personality Keke Palmer is up to her heels in style. In addition to all her other accomplishments, she has just unveiled her new shoe collection […]
Women’s Entrepreneur Expo in the Washington, DC Area to Connect and Empower Black Business Women Leaders
— Free event offers a dynamic opportunity for women in business from various sectors to get educated, to share information, and to get renewed inspiration about the rewards of business […]
Two Seasoned Animators of the Original Soul Train, Scooby Doo and Fat Albert Team Up to Bring Life to AfroKids.com
— Leo Sullivan and Floyd Norman have teamed up to bring to produce AfroKids.com, an interactive website that empowers families in building children’s self-esteem and cultural heritage — Los Angeles, […]
This Program Is Giving Away $75 Million in Capital to Women, Minority and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
In spite of the fact that many banks will not lend to small businesses, some large banks are coming forward to make capital more accessible to women-, minority-, and veteran-owned […]
RLJ Entertainment and AMC Networks Form Strategic Partnership For Streaming Services
— Bob Johnson, Founder and Chairman of RLJ Entertainment, and Josh Sapan, President and CEO of AMC Networks, Strongly Commit to Bringing Consumers More Diverse, High-Quality Content to SVOD Streaming […]
Two Sister Entrepreneurs Took a Leap on Faith With Their Amazing Gourmet Sauces and Landed in the "Shark Tank"
— The episode on ABC’s hit reality show “Shark Tank” featuring savvy sisters, Jorrae and Kelly Beard, airs on October 28th — Philadelphia, PA — Four and a half years […]
18-Year Old Howard University Student Was the Youngest Chosen By Black Enterprise to Compete in Silicon Valley
Nationwide — Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a critical role in developing talent. Mr. Earl Graves Jr, CEO of Black Enterprise Magazine, has also provided significant leadership […]
National Black Public Relations Society Honors PR Excellence on Friday, 10/28 at Its #PowerPR Playing to Win! Conference in Chicago
Los Angeles, CA — The National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) Inc. is honoring leaders in PR excellence as a part of its 2016 #PowerPR Playing to Win! National Conference, […]
First Ever Black Woman-Owned Full-Service Security Firm Was Launched With Just $500 -- But Is Now A Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise!
Mary Parker is the genius entrepreneur that founded All-N-One Security – a thriving, multi-million dollar security enterprise with a workforce of more than 200 employees. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, her […]
The Hiring Demand for Black Tech Professionals Continues -- Next Up, the Washington DC Area!
— Special VIP Hiring Event for Black Sales Executives and IT Professionals in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virgnia — Nationwide — HBCU Connect has hosted several events (in Dallas, Charlotte, […]
Black-Owned Start-Up Called "Airfordable" Offers Layaway Plans For Expensive Plane Tickets
Airfordable, launched by a group of Chicago-based Black entrepreneurs, allows users to create a payment plan when buying airline tickets. Users can secure a plane ticket with a deposit upfront, […]
President Obama Signs JOBS Act, Making Punch TV Studios the Only Black-Owned Media Company Qualified to Sell Stock to the Urban Community at $1 Per Share
— By signing the JOBS Act into law, President Obama made Punch TV studios an heir to his legacy because they are the only Black-owned company that were qualified by […]
Black Entrepreneurs Create Mobile Grocery Stores to Help Disadvantaged Communities
When low income families can not get access to fresh produce, why not take the produce to them? Entrepreneur Jay Holmes, one of the founders of Market Boxx Community Stores, […]
NYC Mompreneur is Red Hot With Her New Black Haircare Line Called "Dope Hair"
Iasia Smith, a New York City-based Master Hair Stylist with more than 11 years dedicated to superior styling and innovation, has recently launched “Dope Hair” – a unique Black hair […]
Black Entrepreneur Creates Trafek.com – An Online Marketplace Designed To Recirculate $1 Trillion Dollars Back In To Black Communities
Nationwide — Patronizing the Black community businesses is a great way of supporting Black entrepreneurs. The way of doing this is to find a way of spending on Black businesses. […]
These Black CEOs Were Denied Business Loans (But Now They Run America's Fastest Growing Companies!)
Every year, Inc. magazine publishes a list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the nation. They also publish the Inc. 5000. Among all those fast-growing companies, only 73 of […]
Meet Henry T. Sampson -- The Man Who Created the First Cell Phone Back in 1971
What do Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Henry T. Sampson all have in common? They are all geniuses who pushed technology into the next century. We all know that Bill […]
Black-Owned Spa/Salon For Men Raises $200K After Being Turned Down on "Shark Tank"
Many people know Michael Elliot as the Hollywood screenwriter behind films like Brown Sugar, Like Mike and Just Wright. But he is also a successful entrepreneur who, you might say, […]
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, […]