— Black Life Coaches Business Strategy Summit bringing together the best and brightest life coaches in the industry in Washington DC area, March 20-22, 2015 — Washington, DC — Highly-acclaimed […]
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Small Business Coach, Cal Stevens, Pens Book on Obtaining Government Contracts
Atlanta, GA — Cal Stevens, a small business consultant and career enhancement coach and trainer, has released his newest and third publication entitled, You Can Sell to Uncle Sam: Getting […]
Professor Launches Small Business Academy Offering a Fresh Alternative to College for African-Americans
Atlanta, GA –- Atlanta-based Urban Business Institute (www.UrbanBusinessInstitute.com) assists aspiring entrepreneurs to successfully achieve their dreams of business ownership. “With 80% of businesses failing within 5 years, the numbers are […]
New Online Course Aims To Create African American Millionaires
Chicago, IL — Dr. Eric Rogers, a Harvard graduate and Chicago-based professor and investor has good news for minorities regarding financial stability and savings. His national consulting company, The Millionaire […]
5 Steps Every African American Entrepreneur Should Know About For Starting A Business In 2015
By Marvin Wilcher 1. Write a Business Plan Before you start, you will need to know what kind of business you want to start and how you are going to […]
New Documentary "The All American Don" Tells the Story of the First African American Cigar Manufacturer
Nationwide -– Don Abram Harris, known for being the first African American cigar manufacturer in the United States is bringing his life to the public. A documentary entitled The All […]
New 2015 Guide Empowers Women With The Latest REAL and LEGIT Grants and Scholarships
— Women can now download a powerful 78-page e-book to their computers, smartphones or tablets giving them instant access to millions of dollars in available funding. — Nationwide — A […]
Washington, DC-Based Entrepreneur Helps Successful Local Women Make Meaningful Connections
— Carolyn E. Howell launches “Sterling Women of Washington DC” Showcasing Women of Sterling Worth! — Washington, DC — Carolyn Howell, Founder, President and CEO of Fun Company Events, LLC […]
Shopping On 3UFirst.com is Recycling Black Dollars at its Best!
Nationwide — A new startup, 3UFirst FPC, is the first company created specifically to bring billions back to the African American community, from money African Americans already spend while shopping […]
PurchaseBlack.com is Making it Easy to Support Black Owned Businesses
— PurchaseBlack.com, the home for Black online shopping, is making it easier to buy Black and support the Black Business community. — Nationwide — PurchaseBlack.com, an Amazon-style marketplace focused on […]
Speaking Icons Dr. George C. Fraser and Les Brown Collaborate for the First Time in New Book with 31 Inspiring Leaders
— Mission Unstoppable: Extraordinary Stories of Failure’s Blessings — Cleveland, OH — Mission Unstoppable: Extraordinary Stories of Failure’s Blessings is a collaboration of stories that depicts the struggles of 31 […]
Why President Obama Should Address Structural Racism and Monopoly in the $737 Billion Dollar Electric Power Industry
How GE Energy Financial Services, Southern California Edison and Magic Johnson Enterprises have all blocked and undermined my efforts to obtain a Power Purchase Agreement on a large-scale solar project. […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Unique New Discount Online Shopping Outlet
Nationwide — After the untimely death of his mother, from cancer in 2004, Paulinus Obika became saddled with the fact that something had to be done as a promise to […]
New Safety Device Turns Women into Superheroes -- Protects Them From Being Attacked and Raped
— Invented by Domonique Torrence, the Spartan Pepper Spray Device keeps women safe in a whole new way. — Jacksonville, FL — Domonique Torrence is garnering national headlines with his superhero […]
Nielsen 2014 Holiday Forecast Shows African-American Consumers Expected to Spend the Most Money This Holiday Season
— African-American consumers expected to spend the most of all three groups — New York, NY — Multicultural consumers are expected to drive this year’s increase in holiday spending with […]
TheRegistryBayArea.com, The Bronze Report Launch Blacks in Technology Multimedia Online Resource to Address Diversity, Impact in Silicon Valley
— A new digital/broadcast media property highlights technology accomplishments, opportunities and resources for African Americans in Silicon Valley and promotes diversity, inclusion and growth. — Oakland, CA — theREGISTRYBayArea.com, the […]
Blacks and Hispanics Not Getting Hired For Tech Jobs -- Even Those With Tech Degrees
Nationwide — A USA Today report says that only 2% of technology workers at seven major tech companies in Silicon Valley are Black, and just 3% are Hispanic. This is […]
The Passing of a Legend -- Pioneer Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Trailblazer Comer J. Cottrell, Jr Dies at 82
Plano, TX – Pioneer entrepreneur, philanthropist and trailblazer Mr. Comer J. Cottrell, Jr., one of the country’s most prolific African-American businessmen, died Friday, Oct. 3 at the age 82 at […]
PurchaseBlack.com Wins $10,000 National Black MBA Innovation Challenge
— PurchaseBlack.com, an African American focused Ecommerce Website, wins first place in the 2014 National Black MBA Innovation Whiteboard Challenge for $10,000. — Nationwide — African American focused online shopping […]
Wally Amos, Founder of Famous Amos Cookies, Is Back Baking as the Cookie Kahuna
— His newest and greatest cookie venture serves up delectable treats with the message of care and aloha. — Honolulu, HI (BlackNews.com) — After nearly 40 years as the world’s […]
Black Entrepreneur Creates the Heartbeat Music Academy to Provide Music Programs for Underserved and Homeless Impacted Youth in San Diego
San Diego, CA — The Heartbeat Music Academy, located in San Diego, California, was founded by entrepreneur and humanitarian, Tyra K. Hawthorne. Ms. Hawthorne, a native of Detroit, Michigan, created […]
Cleveland Gary, CEO, Black Shopping Channel (BSC) Signs $125 Million Deal to Expand TV Viewership
West Palm Beach, FL — Black Shopping Channel has announced that it has successfully completed a $125 million deal. The proceeds will be used to expand TV viewership nationwide on […]
Common Thread Of Failure In Black Businesses Revealed
Atlanta, GA — A recent study conducted by the Entrepreneurs Incubator Institute revealed that black businesses fail at a rate 18 times higher than that of their white counterparts with […]
Corporate Leader and Military Veteran Tracy D. Pierce Publishes Best Seller on Leadership
— “The 2 Faces of Leadership” by Tracy D. Pierce provides managers with a quick reference guide to assist with sharpening their skills as a leader. — Dallas, TX — […]
New Dating App Designed for Black Professionals Now Available in the App Store
— MELD App, an app geared towards dating discovery for black professionals, is now available on the App store for IOS devices. — Nationwide — MELD App is a dating […]
Jackets For Jobs Earns a NASDAQ Spot On World Humanitarian Day
New York, NY – In honor of World Humanitarian Day, Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Jackets for Jobs, Inc, Founder & CEO, Alison Vaughn rang the closing bell at NASDAQ in […]
Exclusive Black Networking Event To Be Held in Atlanta in Conjunction With the 2014 National Black MBA Conference
— Brown-Forman Corporation & HBCU Connect Announce Exclusive Networking Event in Atlanta — Atlanta, GA — In partnership with Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the nation’s largest and most profitable wine […]
Michigan Government Agencies May Discriminate on the Basis of Sex, I.E. "No Woman Should Be Making That Kind of Money"
— The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals legitimized sex discrimination against Michigan female contractors in the unpublished opinion of BBF Engineering Services, P.C. v. State of Michigan, et al. — […]
Unique Web Site, BlackResults.com, Gears To Reshape Wealth In The Black Community
Nationwide — BlackResults.com, dubbed as the search engine that gives back, is a new search engine which donates 20% of its net profits to the African American community by way […]
African-American IT Expert Unveils New Website Design Company, Bull On Clicks, to Help Businesses Achieve Greater Success
Nationwide — Judy Long, a highly regarded African-American website designer, and owner of new IT company Bull On Clicks, creates custom designed websites for clients worldwide. Her goal is to […]
Black Businesses Are Booming in... Brazil (Yes, the country!)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Nearly 80 percent of Brazil’s new members of the middle class are Black, according to a recent report from TheRoot.com. Apparently, these Afro-Brazilians are benefiting […]
African Americans Gaining Ground Developing Real Estate
— F. Todd Ryan Developing His Land into $4,000,000 Development. — Boston, MA — Richard Michel Abraham, founder of the REDI Foundation, introduced his 6-month one-on-one mentoring certification real estate […]
Meet the Black Visionary Healthcare Leader Redefining Medical Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Nationwide — Visionary author, healthcare consultant, and tech innovator Dr. Lanette Woods launches her latest book, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shaping the Future: The New Era of Medical Coding. This pioneering […]
Meet the Black Husband and Wife Innovators Behind the World’s First Wine-Infused Gourmet Jam
Nationwide — Jam Vino, the world’s first wine-infused gourmet jam, is redefining the specialty food space with a product that blends Southern heritage, culinary innovation, and ownership. Founded by Dallas-based […]
Forbes Magazine Spotlights Black-Owned Law Firm for Defending Marginalized Communities
Nationwide — Forbes Magazine Global Edition has spotlighted Attorney Zulu Ali, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and founder of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, recognizing his leadership […]
Introducing a New Black-Owned Apparel Line With Impactful and Controversial Messages
Nationwide — You may have seen the shirts during national news reports covering political protests, but did not know the name behind the designs. Ray Williams, the African American owner […]
Founder of Black-Owned Bakery Celebrated 30 Years in Business as an Approved NFL Super Bowl LX Supplier
Nationwide — Andrea Lacy, Luv’s Brownies®, the iconic Bay Area bakery behind the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest year yet — earning designation as […]
Black Family-Owned Non-Profit to Host Virtual Talk on Raising Money-Confident Kids
Nationwide — Kevon and Kim Chisolm, and their son, Kamari, the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, will host a virtual discussion titled Let’s Talk About Money: Children and Financial Literacy: A […]
Nike Accused of Discrimination Against White Employees, Faces Federal Investigation
Nationwide — Nike is under federal scrutiny after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused the company of discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The agency is now asking a […]
Black Lawyer Announces 2026 Expansion Focused on Power, Intellectual Property, and Women's Strategic Leverage
Nationwide — Tiffany Michelle Simmons, known as The Plug’s Lawyer, is entering 2026 with a sharpened focus: transforming legal expertise into scalable intellectual property for women who already hold influence […]
Founder of Virginia’s First and Only Marketplace That Sells All Black-Owned Products Celebrates One Year in Business
A Story of Resistance, Reclamation, and Collective Economic Power in Norfolk Nationwide — In February 2025, Black on Black Market officially opened its doors in Norfolk, Virginia, marking a historic […]
Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth
Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving […]
Black Woman Who Owns a Car Dealership Sues Bank That Wrongfully Accused Her of Fraud
Nationwide — Tianna Williams, the African American owner of Automo-Deals Inc. in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, says a bank’s fraud accusation derailed her fast-growing car dealership. She filed a lawsuit claiming […]
Black Hairstylist Gets 5 Years in Prison for Dragging Her Teen Client Who Refused to Pay
Nationwide — Jayla Cunningham, a 19-year-old African American hairstylist from Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to five years in prison after dragging a 15-year-old client over a payment dispute. The incident, […]
From Super Bowl to Startup: How One of 300,000 Laid-Off Black Women Built the AI Platform She Wished Existed
After managing brand activations at Super Bowl, Coachella, and F1, Shacole Hamlett turned industry displacement into innovation—building PlanBrite from Tulsa, where Black Wall Street’s tech legacy is being reclaimed. Nationwide […]
Black Woman-Led Company Launches Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program for High School Students
Nationwide — CTM Consulting Group, led by leadership expert Nadidah Coveney, announces the 2026 Virtual Transformative Leadership Summer Program, a two-week, co-ed experience for students in grades 9 and 10. […]
Black Woman AI Agency Founder Releases New Book on AI Readiness Before Adoption
AI Without the Overwhelm introduces a readiness-first framework that helps leaders navigate AI in high-stakes environments; available on Amazon January 28th Nationwide — As organizations across healthcare, finance, and government […]
Meet the 22-Year-Old Harvard Dropout Who Raised $6.6M for Smart Glasses
Nationwide — Caine Ardayfio, a 22-year-old African American tech entrepreneur, dropped out of Harvard to launch Mira, a startup making AI-powered smart glasses. The startup raised $6.6 million and aims to […]
She Arrived in the U.S. from Zimbabwe With $400 and a Suitcase, But Now Owns a Fashion Brand That Redefines Confidence for Women
Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches Streaming Network for Independent Artists
Nationwide — Alonzo Brock, Founder and CEO of Kingscastle Ent LLC, is proud to announce the official launch of KCETV, a bold new streaming network designed to amplify independent voices […]
Meet the Black Woman Entrepreneur Who Owns 3 Therapy Practices Across the Country
Nationwide — Entrepreneur, licensed therapist, nurse, and mental health advocate Jalinia Logan, MSW, LCSW-CCATP, is transforming access to mental health care through Growth & Guidance Counseling, a multi-state private therapy […]
HBCU Grad Turned Award-Winning Author Recognized as Global Film Festival Winner for Best Inspirational Short Film
Nationwide — Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, an HBCU graduate and award-winning author of Mission Possible: How to Graduate from College Debt-Free, has been recognized with a Best Inspirational Short Film […]
Alabama’s First Black Woman-Founded College Expands With New High School Division for Neurodiverse and Non-Traditional Students
Nationwide — Shakea Miller, the first African American woman to found a privately owned, degree-granting college in the state of Alabama, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College, has announced […]
Black Woman Launches Contemporary Fashion Line for Women Sizes Small to 3XL
Nationwide — Erinn Dumas, CEO and Creative Director of e.Laniese, has launched her inaugural contemporary women’s clothing line, where each piece is available in sizes small to 3XL, and the […]
Stock Market Expert and Top Speaker to Teach “How to Create Income Outside of a Job” at Wealth-Building Event in the D.C. Metro Area
Nationwide — With economic uncertainty, layoffs, and rising living costs impacting millions of Americans, a powerful live financial education event is coming to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area to address […]
Black Entrepreneurs Create 10-Inch Kappa Alpha Psi Collectible Figure That Pays Tribute to Black Greek Enthusiasts Worldwide
Nationwide — Just in time for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 115th Founders Day on January 5th, Kappa brothers David Campbell and Kevin Hood are offering Divine Nine supporters $35 […]
This Black Woman-Owned Olive Oil Brand Now Has 4 Locations in Atlanta and Continues to Defy the Odds
Nationwide — At a time when small retailers across the country are fighting to stay afloat, two Atlanta women are quietly building a culinary brand that’s capturing national attention. Malatrice […]
Black Leadership Coach Launches Nonprofit Financial Literacy Movement in Underserved Communities Nationwide
Nationwide — Tonya Fairley, Founder and CEO of MoneyUnmuted Inc., proudly announces its official approval as a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, marking a transformational step toward its mission to empower […]
Keynote Speakers and Early Bird Registration Announced for the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit
Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the sixth annual Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit, presented by Chase Bank. The 2026 event will feature […]
Final Conference to Provide 300,000+ Black Women With Advanced Business Strategy and Skill Development
Nationwide — Global Power Tour, the global business and leadership conference founded by Kristi Muhammad, will reach its 30th and final city in Houston on January 10 to 11. The […]
Black-Owned Luxury Handbag Brand Debuts on Nordstrom Online, Marketing a New Ear of Luxury Access
Nationwide — VIE LORIE, a Black-owned luxury handbag brand defining a new lexicon of modern elegance, has announced its highly anticipated launch on Nordstrom’s online platform. The partnership introduces a […]
Black Entrepreneur Known as “The Tax Docta” Honored for 17 Years of Community Service
Nationwide — Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, known as The Tax Docta, proudly celebrates her 17th year of dedicated community service. Having overcome homelessness and the challenges of living on a […]
Meet the Black Publishing Coach Empowering Authors to Turn Their Books Into Real Money
Nationwide — Vanessa Collins spent sixteen years watching the same heartbreaking pattern repeat itself. Authors would pour everything into their manuscripts, celebrate their book launch, then sit back waiting for […]
Black-Owned Brand Makes History With Its Signature Hibiscus Mead
Nationwide — Zydeco Meadery, is shining a spotlight this winter season on Carnival Rose, its signature hibiscus mead inspired by the beloved Caribbean and Latin American Christmas drink known as […]