— African American technical professionals in Charlotte, North Carolina being offered the opportunity to meet with Microsoft representatives to learn more about career opportunities — Charlotte, NC — In partnership with […]
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Black Family-Owned Business Hits It Big With New Lowe's Home Improvement and Walmart Deal!
— Husband and wife team overcomes tragedy and the odds to get their secret sauce in big box retailers. — Charleston, SC — Chevalo and Monique Wilsondebriano, owners of Charleston […]
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles Files Bankruptcy After Losing $3.2 Million Racial Discrimination Lawsuit to Black Employee
Los Angeles, CA — Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles, one of LA’s oldest and most popular Black-owned restaurant chains, has just filed for bankruptcy after losing a racial discrimination and wrongful […]
American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC) Names Attorney Zulu Ali One of the Top 10 Best Lawyers
Nationwide — The American Institute of Legal Counsel, an invitation only legal organization recognizing excellence of practitioners in their respective areas, named Attorney Zulu Ali one of their top 10 […]
New Mobile App is Building Black Wealth Nationwide
By Starling Thomas Nationwide — Have you ever wanted to shop with Black owned business in your city or when traveling across the United States? Not sure how to find […]
Real Estate Mogul Roberta Hoskie, Who Was Once Poverty Stricken, Launches Ms. Millionaire Mindset Academy
New Haven, CT — To those who know her, Roberta Hoskie is much more than a real estate mogul. For Cherice Dykes, Hoskie serves as an inspiration for her and […]
New Book, "Black Author Secrets: How I Make $2,500+ in Book Sales Every Month!" is the First Ever African American Guide to Selling More Books
Nationwide — Award-winning entrepreneur Dante Lee has just published the first ever African American guide to selling more books, and in this unique step-by-step guide, he reveals all of his secrets […]
How Joanne Sylvestre is Closing the Gap Between Black Women and Leadership Roles in the Healthcare Industry
New York, NY — Visionary Joanne Sylvestre is empowering minority women with her non-profit organization, The Nutressence Network, which offers strategic mentorship programs to women of color across the United […]
Young Talented Entrepreneur Gunned Down in His Popular New Jersey Sneaker Store
Rahway, NJ — 21-year old Jamal “Mally” Gaines, the owner of a local sneaker store called East Coast Sneakers, was recently shot and killed just as he was closing up […]
Obama-Nominated Top Black Female Government Administrator to Speak at DC Women's History Month Luncheon Event
Washington, DC — On Thursday, March 24th, Sterling Women of Washington DC will host a special Women’s History Month Luncheon featuring guest speaker Denise Turner Roth, Administrator of the General […]
Entrepreneur Tanya M. Howard Brings Delicious Southern Style Food to Local Grocery Store Freezers
— Mouth Meets South™ Fills Void in Grocer Freezer Section, Captures Essence of Southern Cuisine in Convenient, Delicious Meals — Suffolk, VA — Tanya M. Howard, founder & CEO of […]
Black Girl Magic: First Black Woman to Own Patent on Natural Hair Products Gets to Visit Madame CJ Walker's Headquarters
Detroit, MI — Gwen Jimmere, CEO & Founder of Naturalicious (www.naturalicious.net), has become the first African American woman in history to own a U.S. patent on a product made with […]
UrbanHangSuite.com Advises Black Men, Boosts Black-Owned Businesses
— Web start-up gains traction, subscribers during Black History Month — Atlanta, GA — Responding to daunting odds stacked against men of color, UrbanHangSuite.com is working to solve two problems […]
New Book Reveals Top 365 Quotes and Life Lessons From Black Millionaires and Billionaires
— The best inspirational quotes from Bob Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, Daymond John, Russell Simmons, Tyler Perry, Cathy Hughes, and more! — Nationwide — Successful Black business owners have been saying […]
Black-Owned Company Announces New Innovative Products For Moms and More
— Snipple, LLC started out with a unique breastfeeding device for moms, but they have since expanded to other innovative ideas. — New York, NY — Snipple started as a […]
Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce to Host Quarterly Workshop in Atlanta Featuring Master Motivator Orrin Hudson
Atlanta, GA — The Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce announces its workshop “Winning Moves to Succeed in Business and in Life” led by worldwide motivational executive coach, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson. […]
Black Entrepreneur Invents New Shoes That Redefine the Efficiency of Owning High-Top Sneakers
Oakland, CA — Sneaker lovers looking for the next cool unisex sneaker now have an incredible opportunity to contribute to a new Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of the […]
Virginia Black Business and Civic Leaders to Celebrate Black History Month By Hosting Expo in Honor of Carter G. Woodson
Norfolk, VA — Business and education workshops, vendors and exhibits, stage shows, and African dances. They are all part of this year’s Black History Month Celebration and Business and Education […]
Black Financial Expert Releases the World's First Investment Book For Children
Nationwide — Wesley Learns to Invest by Prince Dykes is the world’s first investment book that targets children readers. The fictional book is about an 11-year old boy (Wesley, named after […]
Black Female Tech Entrepreneur Launches New Digital Business Card App That Helps With Professional Networking
— The beta version of NetWorq app (available on Google Play store) already has more than 35,000 downloads — Nationwide — Anie Akpe, an African American female tech entrepreneur from New […]
Black Tech Professionals on the West Coast to Meet For an Evening of Networking on Feb 18th
— Symantec and HBCUConnect.com to host VIP networking event for African American Professionals in the IT and technology industry in the Bay Area — Mountain View, CA — HBCUConnect.com, in partnership […]
One Woman is on a Mission to Revolutionize the "Buy Black Economics" Movement and Create 2 Million Jobs
Nationwide — It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. Thus, in an era where a sizable number of black people throughout the United States are being […]
Los Angeles's Oldest African American Bar Association Celebrates Landmark Scholarship and Awards Gala Honoring...
— ABA President Paulette Brown Joins Social Activist & Media Personality Areva D. Martin in a Select Group of 2016 Langston Honorees Commemorating 40 years of Scholarship Awards — Los […]
New Book "Contact Any Black Celebrity" Helps Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Ideas to the Right People
Nationwide — Networking is everything, and now thanks to the release of a new book, you can now reach out to your favorite African American celebrities. The book is called […]
Life & Emotional Wellness Coach Cory George Releases New Problem Resolution Guide "Sit or Stand 2.0"
Says, “Aim to Build Confidence and Understanding to Live Your Best Life” — Expert life & emotional wellness coach Cory George releases new self-awareness book entitled “Sit or Stand 2.0” […]
New Book Released: "99 Amazing Black Woman-Owned Businesses You Should Support!"
Nationwide — Federal government research has confirmed that African American women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, and now a new directory of the top 99 Black woman-owned businesses has […]
PurchaseBlack.com Debuts the First All Black Marketplace Mobile App
— E-commerce site creates mobile app to modernize the process of shopping Black owned businesses — Washington, DC — Available today from PurchaseBlack.com is a new retail mobile app developed […]
Nielsen Promotes Angela Talton to Chief Diversity Officer
New York, NY — Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) announced that Angela Talton has been promoted to Chief Diversity Officer reporting to Chief Executive Officer Mitch Barns.
The Black Women Millionaires Mentor™ Teaches Black Women Entrepreneurs How to “Pimp Your Pain” into a Seven-Figure Business in Upcoming Tour
-– Dr. Venus Opal Reese will kick off a ten city business training tour from Jan. 21, 2016 to Sept. 8, 2016, traveling to Atlanta; Orlando, Fla.; Houston; New Jersey; […]
Mom and Son Team Up to Launch Black-Owned National Bookkeeping Service For Small Businesses
— Bookkeeping services for small and mid-sized business now available nationally! — Oakland, CA — Mother and son, Lela and Donnell Dantzler, have launched BookCense Bookkeeping, which offers affordable bookkeeping […]
Top 5 Young Black Entrepreneurs to Watch, Follow and Keep an Eye on
Nationwide — All of us have heard the word “entrepreneur” tossed around at some point in time. When you picture an entrepreneur, who do you imagine? Maybe you imagine Steve […]
Where Do Those Black Dollars Go?
— Nuwla.com, launched by entrepreneur David P. Fenelus, is an online resource designed to connect Black consumers with Black business owners. — Nationwide — Black consumers have a purchasing power […]
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 […]