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 […]
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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 […]
Black Tech Professionals in Charlotte, NC Area Invited to VIP Microsoft Recruiting Event on May 19th
— 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 […]
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-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 […]
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, […]