Human Resources
Black History Month Feels Different This Year — And So Should Your Leadership
Moving beyond one-month messaging to create recognition efforts that feel authentic and sustainable.
Black entrepreneurs
Thought Leaders
What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn from NCAA Coach Dawn Staley’s Leadership Style
It's easy to attribute Staley's success as a former athlete and coach to "luck," but it's anything but.
By Nika White
Building a Business
5 Money Insights I Wish I Knew About Navigating the Financial Landscape as a Black Woman
What if you could shortcut your financial growth as a Black woman entrepreneur? Discover five key insights from a finance professional that will transform your journey.
Building a Business
Embrace Being ‘The Only’ in the Room — 3 Strategies Successful Founders Use to Grow Their Companies
I've helped many founders grow and scale their companies, and I've noticed that top business leaders often make a few key decisions early on.
Business Branding
She Launched Her Black-Owned Beauty Brand with $1,500 in Her Pockets — Now Her Products Are on Sephora’s Shelves.
On her journey to disrupt the beauty industry with her brand OUI the People, here are three lessons founder Karen Young shares.
By Mita Mallick
Human Resources
4 Ways Internalized Oppression is Holding You Back from Success — And Ways to Overcome It
For entrepreneurs of color, the pursuit of success can often feel like an uphill battle. While fellow entrepreneurs are doing well, scaling their businesses, building their teams, and getting national recognition, we might compare our business and professional trajectory to theirs and wonder why the same success hasn't happened to us.
By Nika White
Building a Business
Yelp Community Managers Share Their Best Tips for Black Shop Owners to Boost Business and Build Community
Three Yelp Community Managers share community-building resources and advice for Black-owned businesses and their customers.
Thought Leaders
5 Trailblazing Black Women Entrepreneurs Share How They’re Breaking Barriers — And How You Can Too
52,374. That's how many Black women-owned businesses there were in the U.S. in 2020. Although this number might seem insignificant, their impact can be felt. According to J.P. Morgan, Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, and there's no end in sight.
By Nika White
Human Resources
As a Black Woman CEO, I Built a Remote Company Not Just to Save Money — But to Mirror My Commitment to Diversity. Here’s How.
To fuel innovation and global success, you absolutely need diverse perspectives — and having team members all across the world with varying thought processes, life experiences and viewpoints is the key.
Human Resources
The Burden of Breaking Barriers is Pushing Black Leaders to Breaking Point. This DEI Expert Reveals Where We Are Going Wrong.
No matter where we look, Black Americans are breaking barriers as the "firsts" in many major industries, but it's a heavy burden to bear.
By Nika White
Building a Business
Free Livestream | February 20 – Black Founder Spotlight: Chrishon Lampley of Love Cork Screw Wines
Join us live on February 20th at 2:00 PM ET and learn how to stand out in a crowded marketplace with Chrishon Lampley, founder of Love Cork Screw.
Building a Business
She Maxed Out Her Credit Cards and Sold Her Engagement Ring to Start a Business. Now She Has $25 Million in Funding — and Smart Advice for Fellow Black Women Founders.
As she continues to scale her company, Denise Woodard, CEO and founder of Partake Foods, has a few things to share with other Black women starting businesses.
By Mita Mallick
Building a Business
Free Webinar | February 22: How to Make the Leap From the Corporate World to Entrepreneurship
Join our transformative webinar as special guest, Launi King, shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship. Discover how you can walk the same path. Secure your spot now!
Thought Leaders
She Turned Her Side Hustle Into a 150-Person Business. Here’s How She Used the ‘Wealthy Mindset’ to Her Advantage.
"I know that I'm the moneymaker," Blavity founder Morgan DeBaun says.
By Nicole Lapin
Thought Leaders
How Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day Is Changing the Game
Empowering then next generation of business leaders through capital and mentorship
By Terry Rice
Thought Leaders
Before She Started Slutty Vegan, A Disaster Taught Her the Difference Between Making the ‘Best’ Choice and the ‘Right’ One
When things go wrong (and they will), Cole says it's all too easy to ask, "Why is this happening to me?"
By Nicole Lapin
Thought Leaders
3 Keys to Success for Black Women Entrepreneurs
Even in the face of adversity, a resilient spirit, clear vision and unwavering commitment can make all the difference in achieving success and positively impacting the world.
By Lauren Gall
Building a Business
This Nurse Turned $500 in Savings Into $100 Million in Sales After Sharing Her Hair Care Routine on YouTube. Now She’s Revealing Her Secrets to Success.
Courtney Adeleye sold $10 million worth of products out of her home within three years of launch.
By Amanda Breen
Buying a Franchise
He’s Opened 15 Ben & Jerry’s. But First, He Learned a Hard Lesson: ‘I’ve Never Worked So Hard to Lose $100K In My Life’
Antonio McBroom is a partner in Ben & Jerry's only Black-owned multi-franchise group, but the path to success was plenty twisty.
By Emily Holmes
Thought Leaders
Why Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap is Good for Business
Employers and investors have a moral imperative to make closing the racial wealth gap a focal point of their business model. There is a tremendous opportunity to hire workers from disadvantaged communities and grow and sustain a strong workforce that helps grow all businesses.
Business News
50 Cent Has 50-11 Ways To Get Rich Without Trying, Strikes Partnership Deal With NHL
He already has deals with two NBA teams and one NFL team for his liquor brands.
Thought Leaders
How a Friendship Between Jack Daniel and Nearest Green Helped Revive a Black-Owned Business Set on Fire During George Floyd Protests
It's a story that some might find hard to believe. But "the proof is in the pictures," Melvin Keebler, SVP and general manager at Jack Daniel's Distillery, says.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
The 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging in Juneteenth Conversations
As a DEI expert, I'll share my tips for engaging in meaningful conversations about Juneteenth — and damaging actions you must avoid at all costs.
By Nika White
Thought Leaders
Companies Aren’t Talking About Black Vernacular and Dialect Bias in The Workplace. Here’s Why That Needs to Change.
One of the biggest strikes against Black workers in the United States isn't always the way they look or dress, but it can often be something more subtle and ingrained: how they speak.
By Nika White
Building a Business
3 Action Items for Black Entrepreneurs This Year
A new survey provides a tactical road map for Black business owners.
By Carolyn Rodz
Thought Leaders
These Sisters Quit Their Jobs Mid-Pandemic to Risk it All For Their Brand. Now They’re Not Only Thriving, But Working to End The Cycle of Poverty in South Africa.
For Mo and Michelle Mokone, it's not only about putting out a quality product but also recognizing the humans behind it and giving them access to a quality of life they never dreamed of.
Building a Business
Black Business Leaders: Adopt Digital Strategies to Increase Competition
In today's tech-driven economy, Black small business owners have new digital tools that can help their businesses survive, thrive and stand out among corporate competitors. Here are three reasons Black small business leaders should meet this moment and embrace digital transformation.
By Jimmy Newson