— The Journey Pillow, created by Anthony and Candace Williams, is a one-of-a-kind travel pillow with individualized support that attaches to your seatbelt or waistband. — Atlanta, GA — We […]
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Black Business Launches Nationwide $16 Million Dollar Job Creation Initiative
— Healing Summer 2016 is designed to help heal the roots of racial wounds in the USA — Albany, GA — TTTriumphant Enterprises 400, LLC, known as TTTriumph400, is launching […]
Executive Producer of Fox 5 DC to Speak at Power Networking Luncheon For Women in the Washington, DC Area
Washington, DC — Carolyn E. Howell, Founder and CEO of Fun Company Events and Director of Sterling Women of Washington DC is inviting all women entrepreneurs and professionals in the DC […]
#BankBlack — Top 23 Black-Owned Banks, Credit Unions and Other Financial Institutions
The #BankBlack revolution has already began. Thousands of African Americans across the country are transferring their money to FDIC-insured, Black-owned banks that invest in urban communities and businesses. Initiated by […]
First Black-Owned Vodka Company in South Africa Launches
A new vodka will soon be hitting the shelves in South Africa. Distinkt Vodka, created by chemist Sibusiso Sibis, will be South Africa’s first Black-owned vodka brand. Sibis started the […]
Legendary Division I Coach, Mike Jarvis, to Speak at Alfred Street Baptist Church Men’s Retreat, July 22-24 in North East, Maryland
Alexandria, VA — Mike Jarvis, legendary basketball coach, life coach, author, and sports analyst will be the keynote speaker at Alfred Street Baptist Church’s 2016 Men’s Retreat: Excellence Without Excuses. […]
Young African American Entrepreneur That Owns and Operates an Independent Telecommunications Company Now Holds 4 U.S. Patents
Tallahassee, FL — 26-year old Freddie Figgers became one of the youngest African-Americans to own and operate an independent, U.S.-based telecommunications company when he launched Figgers Communications.
Black-Owned Fashion Organization Empowering Women All Around the World to Become Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur Tiffani Sharp is the founder of Willow Tree Roots, a non-profit organization that helps women to succeed as entrepreneurs. Tiffani says the idea grew from a seed of love […]
Largest Black Online Marketplace to Expand to Include Service-Based Businesses
— All are encouraged to join the WeBuyBlack.com campaign — Nationwide — Inspired by the popular mantra, “do for self” a phrase representing the idea that Black communities must work […]
Black Money Matters! Entrepreneur Launches Nationwide Program Giving African American Families Their Very Own Personal Accountant
Long-time entrepreneur and accountant Randy Hughes, via Counting Pennies, his accounting and tax preparation firm based in Orlando, Florida, is now offering affordable and much-needed financial services to urban and […]
8,000 People Open Accounts At Black-Owned Bank In Atlanta
Citizen’s Trust Bank, a historic Black-owned bank in Atlanta, GA, has seen a huge spike in business. In just five days, 8,000 people have submitted applications to open an account. […]
Black-Owned Cupcake Enterprise Named "Family Business of the Year"
Every year, Black Enterprise names one family-operated business as “Family Business of the Year.” This year’s prestigious award went to Nashville, Tennessee-based cupcake company, The Cupcake Collection, owned and founded […]
Minority Educational Tech Company Creates Interactive Digital Library of Multicultural eBooks For Kids
— KaZoom Kids Books iStory App Hailed as innovative tool for Sparking Interest in Reading for African-American and Latino Children — Chicago, IL — Frustrated because she couldn’t find books […]
Black-Owned Company Pumps $100K into Black Tech Start-up
Charlotte, NC — Ebonomy, Inc. aims to change the face of the web with its new Afrocentric website at www.ebonomy.com. The tech start-up company recently received a $100,000 investment from […]
3rd Annual New York Black Expo to be Held at the Sheraton New York Times Square on Saturday, July 30th
New York, NY — The Third Annual New York Black Expo will be held on Saturday, July 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the prestigious Sheraton New York […]
Top 10 Organizations That Help Black American Women
Companies owned by American black women represent the largest-growing businesses in the U.S. In addition, there are hundreds of organizations that help black women in America, doing work that directly […]
Johnson Publishing Sells Off Both Ebony and Jet Magazines to a Private Equity Firm
Nationwide — Ebony magazine and the digital version of Jet magazine, two of the most popular publications that have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have both been […]
Black Female Entrepreneur Celebrates Black Fathers Nationwide With Unique Gift Box For Men
— The gifts that make up the gift box come from five different Black-owned businesses — Atlanta, GA — Koils By Nature, an affordable natural hair & skincare line of […]
Black Watchmaker Releases Limited Edition Luxury Watch Exclusively With PurchaseBlack.com
Washington, DC — The Benson Watch Company, a Black owned watch company has released ‘The Phoenix’ – the newest addition to its signature watch line via PurchaseBlack.com and its mobile […]
Black Wealth Matters -- 5 Financial Terms You Hear Often (But Probably Don’t Fully Understand)
By Randy Hughes, founder/ CEO of Counting Pennies Nationwide — We see it every day… in movies, commercials, and the internet. People on billboards or other advertisements, smiling uncontrollably, running […]
Microsoft and HBCUConnect.com Host Successful Event in Charlotte, NC to Recruit Black Tech Talent
Columbus, OH — Microsoft, in partnership with popular online social network HBCU Connect, recently celebrated a successful recruiting/ networking event held on Thursday, May 19th at The OAK Room in […]
Books That Reach The Heart -- 5 Amazing Motivational Books For African Americans in 2016
Nationwide — African Americans have long been big supporters of motivational books. Along with fiction novels, motivational books make up a huge percentage of books bought by African American readers. […]
Beauty Conference Opens Industry Doors For Black Women
Atlanta, GA — Despite black women being the fastest growing entrepreneurial group in America, they continue to find difficulty becoming Beauty Supply store owners.
Breaking Stereotypes and College Debts -- Black Student Athlete Raises over $20,000 for Sports Drink Success
— Lamar Letts, a student at Northeastern University, say his new product Hylux, which is a vitamin enhanced water, is the best alternative to traditional sports drinks — Boston, MA […]
S.B. Fuller & Joe L. Dudley, Sr. Foundation to Host 3-Day Weekend Dedicated to African-American Entrepreneurship
— Speakers for the series of events, to be held in Winston Salem, NC, will include Dr. Joe L. Dudley, Sr, Lisa Nichols, George Fraser, Deborah Bartlett, and the Honorable Minister […]
Founders of First Major Black-Owned Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Company Finding Huge Success
— The Atlanta-based company just relaunched their web site, TheTrueProducts.com, with a cleaner, more user-friendly design, and unique subscription & e-commerce capabilities. — Atlanta, GA — True Products LLC, the makers of ‘True […]
New York Times Best-Selling Author, JL King, Officially Launches His Publishing Company
— Now recruiting serious African American aspiring authors who want to release a book within 6 months or less — Nationwide — JL King, the New York Times best-selling author […]
Do-It-Yourself, Be Your Own Publicist, Tell Your Story & Boost Profit!
Best-selling author and award-winning PR Expert, Karen Taylor Bass, releases new Do-It-Yourself public relations ebooks — Real Talk: 1 of out every 3 Black business will fail, but don’t have […]
Get That Money, Honey! 3 "Black Money" Books Helping Thousands of African Americans Get Financial Help
Nationwide — Author/ publisher/ entrepreneur Dante Lee has released three very popular publications that are helping thousands of African Americans get access to much-needed funding. The books help both, individuals […]
BlacksNetwork.com Announces Re-Launch of Their Newly Upgraded Web Site
Nationwide — Blacks Network, Inc., known for connecting young adults and professionals around the world, today announced the re-launch of their upgraded website. The most exciting new feature introduced by […]
20-Year Black Beauty Industry Veteran/ Hair Salon Owner Grabs Walmart's Attention With New Innovative Haircare Product
— Angie Ravenel’s new “Quick Clean Hair Mist”, made for men and women with all hair types, is all-natural, sulfate-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, and cruelty-free… and it cleans hair and neutralizes […]
Atlanta-Based Urban Business Institute Opens its Doors for Black Hustlers
Atlanta, GA — Black people have historically held multiple jobs or side hustles. This culture has allowed for some economic progress but not much. Pew Research Institute has released data […]
Meet the Black Woman Whose Startup Helps Professionals Track and Leverage Career Growth
Nationwide — Laneisha Roberts, the Founder and CEO of ReviewTailor, has announced the official launch of Career Companion, an AI-powered platform designed to give professionals clarity, structure, and strategy for […]
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 […]