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 […]
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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 […]
Unbeweavable! New Program Empowers African American Women (and Men) Financially in the $10 Billion Hair Weave Industry
— Start your own hair business today, selling high-end hair at an affordable price — Nationwide — There is a new, unique and very profitable black owned company named, The […]
The RLJ Companies Ranks Among Top Industries on Annual Black Enterprise ‘B.E. 100s List’
Bethesda, MD — The RLJ Companies today announced three of its portfolio businesses are listed among the “2014 B.E. 100s List,” published annually by Black Enterprise magazine.
Google Launches New $50 Million Initiative To Help Inspire Girls To Be Computer Programmers
Mountain View, CA — Chelsea Clinton, actress Mindy Kaling, Girl Scouts of the USA, SevenTeen Magazine, and several other organizations and foundations have partnered with Google to launch “Made with […]
CurlKit, the Leading Hair Care Subscription Service for Women with Naturally Curly, Kinky or Coily Hair Introduces “CurlKit Cares,” Its New Philanthropic Effort
Nationwide — CurlKit, the leading subscription service delivering hair care products to women with naturally curly, kinky or coily hair, today announces the creation of their philanthropic arm, CurlKit Cares. […]
Candace L. Randle Recognized Among “40 Under Forty” In Achievement By The Network Journal
Bethesda, MD — The RLJ Companies today announced that its director of corporate communications and public affairs, Candace L. Randle, has been recognized by The Network Journal (TNJ) among this […]
Want To Learn How To Make Money Buying and Selling Stocks? "Flip That Stock" Will Teach You!
Nationwide — Everyday people hear about the stock market, however, few people really understand how it works and how to actively buy and sell stocks and make money. FLip That […]
African Trade Link & Expo Announces Inaugural Small Business Trade Mission to Nairobi, Kenya, July 23-26, 2014
Nairobi, Kenya — The African Trade Link and Expo’s (ATL & Expo) inaugural trade mission convenes on July 23-26, 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya at the Kenyatta International Conference Center.
Newly Launched Book "Diary of a Failure" by Eric McNeal Helps Teens and Young Adults Overcome Failure
Atlanta, GA — Everyone loves to talk about their successes, and bookstores are loaded with volumes about how to achieve success. Seminars and workshops teach people how to succeed at […]
There Are 2 Million Black-Owned Businesses in the U.S. -- And 10 Other Little Known Facts About Black Entrepreneurs
Nationwide — According to the United States Census Bureau, there are more than 2 million businesses in the country that are owned by African Americans. That statistic dispels a lot […]
Work For Oprah This Summer! The Queen of Daytime Television Is Hiring Paid Interns and More
Nationwide — Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and queen of daytime television, is hiring paid interns and employees at her OWN Network television channel. The company has immediate positions available […]
All-Natural Beauty Brand Carol’s Daughter Files For Bankruptcy -- But They Are Still in Business!
New York, NY — Carol’s Daughter Stores LLC, a Black-owned all-natural hair, body and skincare brand, has filed for bankruptcy but the company has not gone out of business. Once […]
Professor Teaches Black Entrepreneurs How To Succeed In ANY Economy
Nationwide — Economic activist, Devin Robinson, explains how blacks can live comfortably to 10% of their income and build mainstream businesses in his 8th book, Power M.O.V.E.: How to Become […]
Microsoft & HBCU Connect Looking for Black Tech Professionals in D.C. area for VIP Event on May 29th, 2014
Washington, DC — In partnership with Microsoft Cloud & Enterprise Business, Microsoft IT, and Global Foundations Services, HBCU Connect is offering black technical professionals the opportunity to meet with representatives […]
In The Bag -- Budding Black-Owned Handbag Brand Grows Sales Beyond $350K in a Little Over a Year
Charlotte, NC — Mr. Sylvia is the name that many call him; however, designer Gregory Sylvia is not a single designer at all. Founded by a husband and wife duo, […]
Microsoft Teams Up With Popular HBCU Web Site To Host VIP Reception For Black HR Professionals In The Maryland, D.C., Virginia Area
Alexandria, VA — HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently held a successful diversity recruitment and networking event for Black HR professionals in the Washington D.C. area.
Ashley Furniture and Albers Grits Urged to be Boycotted -- For Making Millions of Dollars From Black Consumers, But Failing to Support Black Newspapers
— Major furniture company and food brand targeted by Black newspapers nationwide — Fresno, CA — Most Black households are familiar with the common staple of ready-made grits and corn […]
How to Get Free Help With Your Taxes -- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program Assists Millions in Preparing Their Returns
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program assists millions in preparing their returns By Eileen Ambrose Nationwide — Milagros Aguas used to pay someone to prepare her taxes until her employer filed for bankruptcy […]
Traci Otey Blunt Recognized Among “25 Influential Black Women In Business”
— The Network Journal Hosts 16th Annual Women in Business Awards — Bethesda, MD — The RLJ Companies today announced that Traci Otey Blunt, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications […]
Nielsen Announces External Affairs Appointments — Two Black Execs Become Senior Vice Presidents
— Cheryl Pearson-McNeil to head U.S. multicultural engagement efforts; Don Lowery to lead government affairs — New York, NY — Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights into […]
Shark Tank's Daymond John and Miller Light Invite Entrepreneurs To Compete For Business Grants -- Deadline is April 6th
Nationwide — Daymond John, star of Shark Tank, is back again to help judge the 2014 Miller Light Tap The Future® Competition. Formally known as the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series, […]
Oprah Winfrey Is Selling Harpo Studios, Where Her Show Was Taped For 20 Years — But Is She Selling Out?
Chicago, IL — First, Bob Johnson sold BET to Viacom. Then, Essence Magazine was sold to Time Warner. And now, Oprah Winfrey has announced that she is selling her Chicago-based […]
7 Super, Absolutely Do-Not-Forget, IMPORTANT Dates For Black People in March and April 2014
Nationwide — Spring time has finally arrived, and the summer months are closer than ever. But don’t start getting lazy yet! Below are the top seven dates that are crucial […]
Proven ‘Do-It-Yourself’ E-book Helping Thousands Clean-up Credit!
Nationwide — The Angels of Mercy Foundation specializes in helping the American consumer in every area of their lives. Recent research by the 3 credit reporting bureaus states that there […]
African American Entrepreneurs Capturing New Money In Hair Weave Industry
— New company empowers Black communities by allowing them to become resellers in the 10 billion dollar hair weave industry. — Nationwide — One new company, the House of Beautiful […]
Natural Hair Subscription Service Explodes With 5000% Increase in Sales
Nationwide — Popular CurlKit marks its 2nd anniversary with another major increase in subscribers almost matching their meteoric increase last year. In February 2012, CurlKit launched their subscription service for […]
Black Health TV Announces Programming Partnership With Kitara Media’s HealthGuru.com
— African Americans Gain Anywhere Access to Health Videos Online and Across Mobile Devices — Nationwide — Black Health TV, (www.blackhealthtv.com) the leading online video destination website focused on the […]
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 […]