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17-Year Old Genius on Track to Complete a Doctorate Program This Year -- She Graduated High School at Age 11
Nationwide — Thessalonika Arzu-Embry, a teen prodigy with an IQ of 199, is a sought-after, influential role model for inspiring, mentoring, and empowering others. She graduated high school at age […]
Microsoft and HBCUConnect.com Target Black Tech Professionals in Dallas for VIP Event on Sept. 22, 2016
Nationwide — In partnership with Microsoft’s IT Business, HBCUConnect.com is offering black technical professionals in Dallas, Texas (and surrounding areas) the opportunity to meet with representatives from Microsoft to learn […]
Top 5 Black-Owned Necktie and Bowtie Companies
Neckwear is a multi-billion dollar industry around the world. Since the early 1800’s, in many countries wearing a necktie or bowtie has been considered the proper attire for a formal […]
This Woman Entrepreneur Owns 2 IHOPs and Manages $225 Million in Real Estate
At the young age of 27, Adenah Bayoh, a former West African refugee, was able to open her first IHOP franchise in New Jersey. But now at the age of […]
Patti Labelle Unveils 4 New Desserts to Replicate the Success of Her Sweet Potato Pies
The sweet success of Patti Labelle’s sweet potato pies exclusively available at Walmart has led to a major expansion of her personal recipe-based product line. In fact, the pies have […]
Stream Energy Executive Director, Charles Key, Signs Publishing Deal With CelebrityPress® To Co-Author New Book
— Charles Key will team up with several leading experts from various industries to release the new book, “Success Manifesto: The World’s Leading Entrepreneurs and Professionals Reveal Their Secrets For […]
These 3 Young Black Women Started a Law Firm -- On Twitter!
The field of law has one of the least amounts of diversity of any professions, with 88 percent of lawyers being white, and only 33 percent with women as partners. […]
National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Presents Unique And Game-Changing Opportunity To Aspiring Lawyers
Atlanta, GA — The Third Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 23rd, 2016 and Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Georgia […]
After Spending 12 Years Behind Bars, Black Entrepreneur Launches His Own Publishing Company
Wheeling, WV — Justin Daugherty spent 12 years behind bars, but he has always believed that he committed the offenses leading up to his conviction because of a lack of […]
African-American Realtors Create iPhone App to Showcase Luxury Real Estate in South Florida
Aventura, FL — As two of few African Americans working in a very specialized real estate niche, the co-founders of Live Exclusively Miami are excited about the possibilities for both […]
Smokey Robinson and Wife Launch New Skincare Line Called Skinphonic
The song “My Girl” recorded by The Temptations was a number one hit in 1965. It was written by Smokey Robinson who followed with several solo hits of his own, […]
6 Companies That Are Paying Low Income Workers More Money
There is good news for low-income wage earners! Not only are major companies giving minimum-wage increases to their lowest-paid employees, the amount of the raises is higher than what median-income […]
How 2 Chainz Made $2 Million Dollars in 30 Days
2 Chainz is a multi-platinum selling rapper from College Park, Georgia with several singles and albums that have charted in the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. At 38-years […]
2016 Apple HBCU Scholarship Program Now Open
The Apple HBCU Scholarship Program is offered to eligible college students who are in their final year of college at a HBCU institution. Eligible students include those who are majoring […]
Nine-Year Old CEO Raises $28,000 on Kickstarter to Manufacture Her New Hair Accessory Solution, GaBBY Bows
Columbia, SC — Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin recently raised $28,000 on Kickstarter with the help of her mom Rozalynn. She will use the capital to manufacture new designs and colors […]
September Is African Fabric Month - The Appeal of African Culture in Cloth Continues to Grow Worldwide!
Rahway, NJ — African fabrics are more popular than ever, and the time is right to spotlight some of the continent’s most popular textile arts with a month-long celebration in […]
Black-Owned Software Company Earns Inc. 500 Ranking -- Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S.
Pensacola, FL — Pay Sell Co., a Black-owned software company based in Pensacola, Florida has earned the ranking of #484 on the prestigious Inc. 500. Published anually by Inc.com and […]
Black-Owned Businesses Get New Boost With Latest Social Network Platform, RankTribe
Washington, DC — Great news for Black business owners and entrepreneurs looking for exclusive exposure and support online. Latest social networking platform RankTribe has arrived with a new Black-owned business locator and […]
3 Household Products Manufactured By African American Entrepreneurs -- Black-Owned Toilet Paper, Mouthwash and Laundry Detergent Brands
Typically, we don’t give much thought to who is the owner of the companies that produce the products we use. From toothpaste to mouthwash, soap to laundry detergent, bathroom products, […]
First Black Woman to Own National PR Firm Dies at 98
Inez Yeargan Kaiser stood just 5 feet tall, but she was a force to be reckoned with. The 98-year-old entrepreneur recently died, leaving behind an impressive record of accomplishments… and […]
Single Mother Creates School Supplies That Celebrate Black Culture
Remember how exciting it was as a kid to go shopping for school supplies — boxes of crayons, pencils, notebooks? But every one’s stuff looked the same — until now. […]
Entrepreneur Launches New Black-Owned Ride App For Both Passengers and Drivers
Nationwide — Michael DeWalt has announced the launch of the new black-owned ‘RideBe a Passenger’ app which allows users to book all kinds of rides through their mobile screens, and the […]
Black-Owned Vacation Rental Web Sites Help Counter Discrimination
Imagine trying to book a reservation at a Bed & Breakfast and being rejected, not because of credit issues, but because you are black. Sadly, this is happening often with […]
New Apparel Line Encourages Positive Self Awareness Within the Black Community
— New clothing brand aims to change the way African Americans think — Houston, TX — Ronisha Smith and Jamila Sandy have come up with a creative way to promote […]
8-Year Old Starts His Own Bakery -- Says He Wants To Buy His Mom a House
Jalen Bailey, an 8-year-old boy from Fresno, California is running his very own home-based bakery called Jalen’s Bakery where he sells everything from cookies to bread to pastries. He says […]
The Harlem Business Alliance Announces The Lillian Project: Inspire, Empower & Eliminate Obstacles for African-American Harlem Women Entrepreneurs
New York, NY — The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA) of Harlem, New York has always been on the forefront for leading community economic development. Harlem Business Alliance has launched, The […]
Top 10 Black Business Expos Across the Country -- And Minority Business Expos Too!
Business expos are conventions or trade shows that provide local small businesses an opportunity to showcase their products and services. For many Black and mininority-owned businesses, these events are very […]
Black Entrepreneur Builds Multi-Million Dollar Low Rider Classic Car Empire -- Launches Tour to Help Other Aspiring Entrepreneurs
— Thomas “T.J.” Loftin’s speaking tour teaches aspiring young and adult entrepreneurs everything they need to know about the low rider business, real estate development, and land development. — Los […]
$1 Million Dollar Loan Fund Launched to Help Caribbean Women Start Businesses
Business women in the Caribbean are all about helping each other. It’s not easy for them to get funding, so two successful business women have decided to “pay it forward” […]
Entrepreneur Launches Mobile Hair Salon Service For Black Women That Brings the Stylist to Your Home
Many new businesses are launched as a result of the business owner wanting to solve a problem, or provide a service or product that is sorely needed. Take hair care […]
Black Entrepreneur Offers Customized Financial and Marketing Solutions For Minority-Owned Businesses and Organizations
Atlanta, GA — Long-time brand management and banking professional, Will Walker, via The W.N. Walker Agency, is now offering customized financial and marketing products to minority businesses. His company is a […]
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, […]
Black Couple Expands Opportunities for Black Creatives Through Their Growing Independent Film and TV Production Hub
Their Award-Winning Series “Sundays After Church” Streams Globally as the Company Invests in Local Talent, Economic Growth, and Community-Based Storytelling Nationwide — At a time when opportunities for Black creatives […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Independent Streaming Platform, Expands TV Franchise Across Africa, and Signs Content Partnerships with African Filmmakers
Creator of the Preachers’ Exes Franchise Announces Expansion into Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa Through Wild Horse TV Nationwide — Entrepreneur, producer, author, and media executive Cheron K. Griffin has […]
Black Woman Curator Launches New Guide That Celebrates Black-Owned Luxury Beauty and Fragrance Brands
Her annual hardcover coffee table guide and companion directory are redefining how consumers discover and support Black-owned luxury beauty and fragrance Nationwide — Curator, author, and beauty industry tastemaker Karrin […]
Black Contractors Not Paid for Work on Obama's Presidential Library, Says President of National Association of African American Contractors
Nationwide — The Obama Presidential Center has opened its doors on Chicago’s South Side, but for some of the contractors who helped build the landmark project, the celebration is being […]
Founders of New Movement Launch What They Call the First Real Black Wall Street
New Platforms Solve the Less-Than-1% Crisis in Black Ownership Nationwide — The Black Financial Independence Movement (BFIM) is issuing a national wake-up call — and unveiling the first complete solution […]
Nurse Boss Summit Returns to Raleigh July 31 – August 1, 2026, Bringing Together Nurses, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Change-Makers from Across the Country
Nationwide — The highly anticipated Nurse Boss Summit 2026 is returning to Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 31 – August 1, 2026, at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, bringing […]
Meet the Black Woman Empowering Plus-Size Women With Her Journals and Coloring Books
Nationwide — Brittany Washington, founder and CEO of My Beautiful Fluff, is celebrating a decade of entrepreneurship, more than 100 in-person community events, and the continued growth of an award-winning […]
Young Black Couple Sentenced to 40 Years Each in Prison Over $30M Pandemic Pyramid Scheme
Nationwide — Marlon and LaShonda Moore, an African American couple from Frisco, Texas, received 40-year federal prison sentences for allegedly running a $30 million pandemic-era pyramid scheme. They were accused […]
Five Black Women Friends Help Turn Community-Backed Series into Social Media Success Without Paid Advertising
Independent filmmaker Tamieka Briscoe’s new vertical series, Separate Rooms, is approaching 100,000 organic Instagram views, secured dozens of Founding Members, and has already sparked plans for Season Two production in […]
Local Clinic Owned By Black Husband and Wife Team Expands to Help Clients Nationwide
Nationwide — When the story of La Lueur Health & Wellness was first publicized, the response was overwhelming. The feature reached more than 139,000 views, generated thousands of reactions, and […]
Black-Owned Workwear Company Invents World's First Homebuilding Sport
Revolutionary, Culturally Appropriate, and Inspiring Adaptation of Edutainment Sports. Now evermore expanding and developing its Membership League Club Model. Nationwide — National Homebuilders League® governs a new sport invented for […]
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 […]