Nationwide — The annual All Black National Convention (ABNC) returns for its landmark 10th anniversary, bringing together thousands of intelligent Black professionals, business owners, and thought leaders from across the […]
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Meet the Woman Helping Phoenix to Rise as a Hub for Black Entrepreneurship
Dr. Velma Trayham and the Black Chamber of Arizona Expand Accelerator to Empower Black and Minority-Owned Businesses Across the State and Nation Nationwide — Phoenix is cementing its status as […]
Black Founder to Host 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit to Empower Women to Invest in AI, Wealth, and Legacy
Nationwide — The 7th Annual Stock Sistar Summit, presented by The Stocks & Stilettos Society and hosted by Cassandra Cummings, the founder, wealth mentor and author of the book, Fearless […]
Meet the Black Entrepreneur Breaking Barriers in China With His Multi-Million Dollar Sports Empire
Nationwide — With a legacy of impact in China, Africa, the Caribbean, and U.S. sports innovation, Cyril White, Founder and CEO of TGBTG Sports, a Black-owned global sports branding, licensing, […]
Meet the Black AI Developer Behind 19 Keys Who Has Helped Entrepreneurs Generate $17M in Revenue
Helping Everyday Businesses Use AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Boost Profits Nationwide — While many businesses are still experimenting with AI, one developer is already reshaping how companies […]
Black Nurse of 24 Years Combating Black Maternal Health Crisis, Funds Her Own Platforms to Empower Birth Workers
Nationwide — According to the World Health Organization, 800 mothers die every day from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. In the U.S., Black mothers are more than 3.5 times […]
Black Scholar in a Wheelchair for 18 Years Has Learned to Walk Again and Will Soon Earn His Third Degree
Nationwide — Rodney C. Flowers, an African American scholar from southern Maryland who is also known as “Professor X,” is a proud Spring 2025 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, […]
Pioneering Black Skincare Specialist of 30+ Years Honored With Prestigious Icon Award Given to Industry Professionals
Nationwide — Pamela R. Springer, the Founder and CEO of Global Skincare Products, has been proudly named as the 2025 recipient of the distinguished ASCP Industry Icon Award. ASCP (Associated […]
Introducing the Fastest-Growing Free Black-Owned Streaming Network
Nationwide — African American entrepreneur Anthony Washington is making history as the Founder and CEO of AEN (Anything Entertainment Network), the fastest-growing Black-owned streaming platform with free access to more […]
HBCU Grad Turned Accomplished Author Releases New Book “Lead With Fire” to Empower Professionals
Nationwide — Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump, a proud alumna of Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU, is a tenured higher education professional, an advocate for STEM, and a groundbreaking change agent. With […]
Landlord Arrested For Using Roach Bombs to Smoke Out Her Tenants, Including 4-Year-Old Child
Nationwide — Ervyana Davis, a 23-year-old African American female landlord from Nashville, Tennessee, has been arrested after allegedly using multiple bug foggers to drive out a family, including a 4-year-old […]
Black Community Leader Launches Legacy Wealth Building Movement to Create Economic Empowerment
Nationwide — Linda Morgan Sam, an African American community leader and philanthropist from Los Angeles, California, is using her upcoming 64th birthday celebration to also spark a movement of generational […]
300 Black Educators Convene in Alabama at Summit About Making Classrooms More Technologically Advanced
Birmingham Nonprofit’s Partnership Model Unites Three Mayors with National Superintendent of the Year, Creating Scalable Blueprint for America’s Digital Skills Crisis Nationwide — Ed Farm successfully concluded its highly anticipated […]
Fake Lawyer From Kenya Won 26 Court Cases Despite Having No Law Degree or Formal Legal Training
Nationwide — In 2023, Brian Mwenda Njagi, a man from Kenya, made headlines after it was revealed that he won 26 court cases even though he was not a real […]
Haitian Entrepreneur Breaks Ground on New $30 Million Luxury Real Estate Project in Dominican Republic
Nationwide — Haitian entrepreneur Marcus Boereau has officially launched TAMAN, a $30 million luxury real estate development set to transform the residential landscape in Punta Cana, a major tourist destination […]
Black Hairstylist of 30 Years Launches Personalized Hair Coaching Services on Zoom and In-Person
Nationwide — Angela Brown, a well-known entrepreneur and hairstylist from Memphis, Tennessee, has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years, specializing in healthy hair care. In 2016, she […]
Black Couple Was on Vacation When HGTV Canceled Their Show, "Married to Real Estate"
Nationwide — Husband and wife, Mike Jackson and Egypt Sherrod, who are the African American hosts of Married to Real Estate, revealed that HGTV canceled their show unexpectedly while they […]
Black-Owned Beauty & Lifestyle Brands Celebrated at One-Day Marketplace at HUE Affair in NYC
Nationwide — On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the energy in NYC shifts as HUE Affair takes over the Metropolitan Pavilion (110 W. 19th Street, New York, NY 10011) for an […]
Black Therapist Releases Interactive Board Game to Build Compatibility with Couples or Fun Engagement with a Group
Nationwide — Meet James Harris, an African American father, combat veteran, entrepreneur, and licensed mental health therapist, who has created a board game for adults. The Cheesy Dates Board Game […]
T.D. Jakes Presents Black Teen Inventor and Her Mom With $200K Grand Prize After Winning National Competition
Nationwide — 18-year-old Gabby Goodwin and her mom, Rozalynn, the founders of Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin, a trailblazing, Black-owned hair accessory brand, have won the $200,000 grand prize at the […]
Dr. Calvin D. Lawrence Becomes One of the First Black Americans to Earn a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence
Historic Achievement Underscores the Critical Need for Black Leadership in the Future of AI Nationwide — Dr. Calvin D. Lawrence, a trailblazing AI ethicist, engineer, and bestselling author, has made […]
Dr. Jamal Bryant's Juneteenth Celebration to Promote Black Entrepreneurship and Economic Justice, June 21-22
Pop-up Marketplace Expands Bullseye Black Market Movement, Showcasing 100+ Black Entrepreneurs, June 21-22 Nationwide — Advancing efforts to promote Black entrepreneurship and economic justice, Dr. Jamal Bryant is celebrating Juneteenth […]
16-Year-Old Black Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Her Contributions to Medical Drone Innovation
Nationwide — University Technical College (UTC) student Kande Sill, who writes under the pseudonym Kande S. Summers, a gifted 16-year-old student, has been awarded the highly competitive Arkwright Engineering Scholarship. […]
Civil Rights Attorney Launches National Directory That Will Feature 1,000 Black Lawyers to Serve 1 Million Black Households
Nationwide — Kisha A. Brown, Esq., an award-winning civil rights attorney and speaker Kisha A. Brown, Esq., is the founder of Justis Connection, a Black-owned legaltech platform committed to connecting […]
Beyoncé’s Foundation Awarding $10K Grants to Salon and Barbershop Owners Nationwide
Nationwide — Beyoncé, her mom Tina Knowles, and her BeyGOOD Foundation have all partnered with her haircare brand Cécred to award $10,000 grants to salon and barbershop owners across the […]
Black Women Fly Too: Meet the Founder of the First Black Female-Owned Drone Academy in Texas
Nationwide — Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade. As the first Black woman […]
80-Year-Old Black Woman Entrepreneur From Atlanta Opens Her Eighth Business
Nationwide — At 80 years old, Beatrice Wilson of metro Atlanta is proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. On Wednesday, she opened her eighth business—a vibrant […]
3-Day HBCU Conference and Career Fair Coming to the Washington DC Area, June 26-28
Nationwide — The nation’s leading platform for HBCU students, graduates, and professionals, is excited to host its HBCU Connect Annual Conference & Career Fair, taking place June 26–28, 2025, at […]
Founders Launch Newest Black-Owned Book Publishing Company, Aim to Help 1,000 Aspiring Authors This Year
Nationwide — Veteran entrepreneurs and authors Dante Lee and Kellie B. Brooks have teamed up to launch BlackAuthors.com, which aims to help more than 1,000 aspiring African American authors start […]
Black Neurologist Launches Natural Solution For Migraines Inspired by His Son’s Pain
Nationwide — For millions suffering in silence from chronic migraines, relief may finally be on the horizon. Dr. Kenneth Munnerlyn, an African American board-certified neurologist from Chicago, Illinois, has unveiled […]
Tony Rose, NAACP Image Award-Winning Publisher and Pioneering Music Executive, Passes Away at 74
Nationwide — Tony Rose, acclaimed book publisher, pioneering music executive, Vietnam War veteran, and co-founder of the influential Boston Black music scene, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May […]
5 Young DC Area Black Entrepreneurs to Host Powerhouse Networking Mixer at National Harbor
An Unforgettable Evening of Collaboration, Confidence, and Community Nationwide — Five young and up-and-coming African American entrepreneurs from the Washington, DC area will host a groundbreaking event called the Gen […]
Investigations into Founder of Black-Owned Beauty Supply Institute Finally Concluded
Nationwide — Investigations conducted by attorney general offices in multiple states regarding Beauty Supply Institute, a company founded by African American Atlanta-based businessman Devin Robinson, have now concluded. The inquiries […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Create a Web Browser That Combines Culture, Commerce, and More
Nationwide — Aquarius Maximus, best known as a technology entrepreneur and the founder of Guapcoin, is making history again as the founder of EB (Everything Black), a new web browser […]
Black Woman Educator Launches College Success Guide to Help Students Navigate College
Her new guide offers practical support for first-generation, underrepresented, and college-bound students preparing for academic success Nationwide — Dr. Kortnee Burrell, an African American woman educator, retention expert, student success […]
Black Doctor Makes History, Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center Dedicated Exclusively to Skin of Color
Nationwide — Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC), New York City’s first regenerative aesthetic and laser center exclusively dedicated to melanin-rich skin, is setting a new standard in dermatologic and […]
Founder of Black AI Think Tank Hosts 3rd Annual National Black AI Literacy Week™ Featuring 30+ AI Leaders and Innovators
This completely virtual, week-long event is bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, technologists, ethicists, builders, and community leaders to expand AI literacy, access, and opportunities. Nationwide — Stefan Youngblood, the Founder of […]
LL Cool J Joins Ben Crump’s DreamFi to Build Financial Literacy in Underserved Communities
Nationwide — DreamFi, the financial empowerment platform co-founded by renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, today announced that LL Cool J has partnered with the DreamFi family. The partnership brings […]
Founder Who Sold Over 700,000 Black History Flashcards Says Business May Soon Close
Nationwide — Freddie Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Urban Intellectuals, one of the most recognized independent Black history education companies in the world, says his company is now in […]
Meet the Black Woman Building Her Media Empire to Own Her Sound, Her Screen, and Her Story
Nationwide — Media tech entrepreneur Tina Redmond has officially launched TRACC Radio TV Studios in Los Angeles, California, a full digital media and technology production company offering app development, streaming […]
Atlanta Nonprofit Partners With Black-Owned Energy Company to Launch Certified Training for Installing Solar Panels
Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. (BSI) has partnered with Ayika Solutions Inc. and ReGen Community Advisory, Inc. — members of the Community Access to Sustainable Technology and Training (C.A.S.T.) collective, […]
Black Influencer Sadly Dies After $10K BBL Procedure in Brazil Goes Wrong
Nationwide — Roseli Fernandes de Oliveira Romeiro Vieira, a Brazilian content creator and makeup artist, has died after a cosmetic buttock augmentation procedure in São Paulo. She had reportedly spent […]
24-Year-Old Black Nursing Student Dies in Shooting Weeks Before Graduation
Nationwide — Brooke Smith, a 24-year-old African American nursing student from Gainesville, Florida, has sadly died after a shooting at a condo complex. She was just months away from graduating […]
Black-Owned Real Estate Firm Eyes Potential Acquisition of High-Profile North Jackson Hilton Hotel Property
Nationwide — Tony and Elizabeth Reimonenq, an African American married couple, are the Founders of Reimonenq & Co., LLC, and are currently evaluating the potential acquisition of a Hilton hotel […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches First Platform That Scores Brands on Their Commitment to the Black Community
New App and Browser Extension Scores 800+ Companies, Surfaces 1,300+ Black-Owned Alternatives at the Point of Purchase Nationwide — Seneca Connor, an African American attorney and entrepreneur from Northern California, […]
Black Founder Rejects $15K Offer for Breakthrough Patent-Pending Multilingual Language Learning System and Software Platform
Nationwide — Sharon Eddings, a self-taught software developer from Detroit, Michigan, is the founder of Rápido Spanish, LLC, a patent-pending language learning platform designed to help adults move from memorizing […]
Largest Black-Owned Law Firm in California's Inland Empire Marks 18 Years of Growth and Community Impact
Nationwide — The Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP has entered its 18th year of continuous operation, marking a milestone period of sustained growth from a solo criminal […]
Veteran-Owned Black Independent Social Platform, WeKinFolk, Expands Mission Around Digital Ownership, Creator Visibility, and Cultural Preservation
Black-owned platform continues growing in an industry dominated by billion-dollar technology corporations Nationwide — At a time when a handful of major technology companies dominate online communication, independent social media […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black Doctor Directory Despite Ongoing Discrimination Lawsuit By White Doctor
Nationwide — Mario Bailey, a 31-year-old Jamaican-born entrepreneur and software engineer who immigrated to the United States in 2010, has launched BlackHealth.org, a new online platform designed primarily to help […]
Black Celebrity Chef Boots, Founder of Harlem Biscuit Company, Brings His Award-Winning Biscuits to Doorsteps Nationwide
Biscuit-lovers Can Savor Chef Boots’ Winning Dish on “Beat Bobby Flay” Season 38 Nationwide — Celebrity Chef Melvin “Boots” Johnson, founder of the famous Harlem Biscuit Company restaurant, has officially […]
Black Founder Officially Launches Revolutionary Board Game Teaching Financial Literacy Through Black History
Black Blocks empowers African American youth and families with culturally relevant financial education Nationwide — David E. Rogers, Founder and CEO of Black Blocks LLC, a Black-owned educational company, announces […]
Black Founder Develops App to Help High-Achieving Women With Personal Development
Nationwide — Jasmine P. Green, the founder and viral TikTok creator behind The Neuroscience of Making $1,000,000, is redefining what it means to build wealth — starting with the identity […]
Black Entrepreneur Celebrates 25 Years of Helping People With Disabilities to Access Technology
Nationwide — Willie E. Brake, an African American entrepreneur who was born with a disability, is the Founder of All About Technology, a Detroit-based business that is proudly celebrating 25 […]
Black Founder of the First Natural Hair Care Vending Machine Makes History at George Washington University
Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, Founder and CEO of Diva By Cindy, a purpose-driven beauty and wellness brand, proudly announces the installation of her natural hair care vending machine at George […]
Black Twin Brothers Launch Patent-Pending Motion-Activated Yard Sign to Help Homeowners Stop Dog Waste
Nationwide — Keith and Kenneth Evans, African American twin brothers from Camden, New Jersey, are the masterminds behind a new invention called Poop-Alert™ by BarkBack. Their interactive, motion-activated talking yard […]
4 Black Siblings and Their Dad Launch New Patented Window and Patio Door Security Bar to Prevent Break-Ins
Nationwide — Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security. They, with the […]
Black Mom-Daughter Duo Celebrate 9 Years in Business, Expand Their Beauty Supply Store into Larger Retail Space
Nationwide — Founded by a Black mother-and-daughter duo, KT Beauty Boom has grown from a deeply personal healing journey into a highly recognized Black-owned plant-based beauty supply store in Houston, […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Initiative to Close the “Marketing Capital Gap” for Black-Owned Startups and Small Businesses
New program equips entrepreneurs with access to funding, AI-powered systems, automations, and scalable strategies to compete in today’s digital economy Nationwide — As Black entrepreneurship continues to rise at record […]
Black-Led Education Foundation Enters New Era With Leadership Transition and Expanded Board
Nationwide — The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation (DIHEF) has named Constance Berry Newman as its new president, succeeding Alexis M. Herman, the Foundation’s former president and a beloved confidante […]
Black Founder Launches Advisory Firm to Bring Senior AI Leadership to Real Estate, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit, and Professional Services Organizations
Nationwide — Cory Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Fractional AI Advisors, has announced its launch as an advisory firm focused on helping organizations across real estate, education, healthcare, marketing, […]
From Houston's Third Ward to #1 Amazon Bestseller: Black Author's “Unfireable” Tops Three Categories, Surpasses 1,000 Pre-Orders
Born to a 14-year-old mother and raised in poverty, the award-winning CEO of multiple national enterprises delivers a powerful blueprint for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders navigating mass layoffs, AI displacement, […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents World's First Heated Cake Stand to Keep Cakes and Other Baked Goods Warm While on Display
Nationwide — At just 25 years old, Cortrell Winkfield is redefining how desserts are served and experienced with the launch of Velvera, the world’s first heated cake stand designed to […]
Meet the Black Financial Strategist Who is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Nationwide — Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende, a respected African American financial strategist, entrepreneur, educator, and poverty reduction advocate, is helping to break the cycle of poverty by educating unbanked, underbanked, […]
Founder of Black-Owned Dermatology Center Expands Services, Launches Hair Loss Center
Nationwide — Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC. Recently, she announced the […]