Thought Leaders
7 Keys to Authentically Investing in Diverse Start-ups
Institutions, investors and entrepreneurs must do more than make vague pronouncements about financial commitments targeting change decades from now.
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Thought Leaders
Meet the New CEO Laying Groundwork for Corporate Equity Just In Time for Juneteenth
Sandra Quince was named a diversity-and-inclusion coalition's first-ever CEO days before the anniversary of George Floyd's death and a month before Juneteenth 2021, and the symbolism and opportunity are not lost on her.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Whiskey Brand Announces $50 Million Fund to Help Other Minority-Owned and -Founded Spirit Brands
The fund will consider any brand founded or led by a woman or a person of color.
Online Presence
Free Webinar | June 17: Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
Small business owners will join Irene Walker from Facebook Elevate to discuss how digital tools and personalized ads have given businesses the ability to thrive in the pandemic
Business News
Goldman Sachs Announces First Round of Capital Investments and Philanthropic Grants to 1 Million Black Women
Goldman Sachs' initiative will commit more than $10 billion to advance racial equity and the economic opportunity of Black women.
By Derek Major
Business News
Angela Simmons Shares Her Growth and Development as a Millennial Businesswoman
The daughter of Run-DMC premiered her lifestyle series, 'Just Angela,' last month.
Business News
Former Detroit Judge Loses Everything, Then Lands Walmart Deal to Sell Her Body Scrub Line
Tiffany Cartwright was laid off in 2012 without notice.
Business News
Homeless Man Made $10,000 From YouTube, Then Evolved Into a Successful Entertainment Personality
At one point, Lionel Barnes spent his nights in a 20-year-old Mercedes Benz with his teenage son.
Human Resources
Your Employees Are Probably Feeling Triggered at Work
In all likelihood, it's happening. Here's how to know when your employees are triggered, and what to do about it.
By Nika White
Business News
Black-Owned Vegan Burger Brand Lands $300,000 Investment on ‘Shark Tank’; Reached Six-Figure Revenues Within 24 Hours
Everything Legendary is a Washington, D.C.-based brand that specializes in plant-based, gluten-free, and soy-free food.
Human Resources
The Derek Chauvin Verdict Is ‘Guilty.’ But Your Black Employees Are Still Not Okay.
Here are three ways to support your employees of color throughout this traumatizing time.
By Mandy Price
Business News
CurlMix Couple Turned Down $400,000 Shark Tank Offer; Raised Over $2 Million With Community Support
Kim and Tim Lewis walked away from Robert Herjavec's $400,000 deal for a 20 percent equity stake in the company.
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She Gamed Groupon to Make $300,000 Doing Massage Therapy. Now She Runs a Million-Dollar Business Helping Black Spa Owners Do the Same.
Candace Holyfield is empowering Black spa owners to build bigger brands, and creating spaces to celebrate their accomplishments.
Business News
Single Mom Earning $22,000 As a Waitress Turned Tax Refund Into Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio
Ashley Hamilton now has a portfolio of 24 rentals and five vacant lots.
Business News
Four Nigerian Undergrads Leave School to Launch Crypto Remittance Company Flux
Software engineers Ben Eluan and Osezele Orukpe recently launched a business that allows merchants to send and receive money from anywhere in the world.
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Her Daughter’s Food Allergies Made Finding Healthy Snacks Impossible, So This Mother Quit Her Corporate Job to Change That
Denise Woodard, founder and CEO of Partake, shares three lessons in entrepreneurship she hopes to pass down to her daughter.
By Mita Mallick
Business News
This Black Woman From the Projects of South Philly Built a Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio at Age 30
Ayesha Selden currently owns over 40 rental properties, thanks to saving early.
Business News
Kanye West’s Worth Was Listed at $6.6 Billion, Forbes Says More Like $1.8 Billion
Last week, multiple outlets, including Entrepreneur, reported that the artist was worth more than $6 billion, but Forbes has since disputed that figure.
Business News
Kanye West Loses Billionaire Status as Net Worth Plummets Amid Controversy
The rapper and designer owes much of his net worth to his Yeezy brand.
By Justin Chan
Human Resources
The Lack of Diversity in Retail: How Being an African-American in the Retail Industry Gave Me an Competitive Edge
I stopped being distracted by being the minority and started using the unique perspective it gave me.
Business News
How This Illinois Career Advisor Pivoted to Business Consulting to the Tune of $2.1 Million
A self-proclaimed "business architect," Bianca S. Robinson helped her clients earn a collective $2.1 million in revenues last year.
Thought Leaders
Don’t Phone It In for Black History Month: 5 Ways to Show You’ll Be Dialed In All Year
Black History Month is the quintessential time of year to center black voices in your company, but that effort shouldn't start and end in February. Here's five ways to engage and empower black employees all year-round.
By Nika White
Business News
Maggie Lena Walker Made History as the First Woman To Own a Bank in the United States
On top of that, she was a Black woman. The St. Luke Penny Savings Bank became a catalyst for economic advancement in the Black community.
Business News
Hair Clamp Inventor Is the First Black Woman to Hold Three Patents in Her Industry
Now Ceata Lash, the founder and inventor of the PuffCuff, aims to boost her company's value to $25 million in five years.
Business News
How to Watch or Listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Speeches Online
This Black American hero's words remain as powerful and relevant now as they were decades ago. Here's how to remember MLK's legacy using modern technology.
By Jordan Minor
Thought Leaders
The 6-Figure Esthetician: Tiara Calhoun-Smith of Sugar Suite Lounge
How one Dallas-based female entrepreneur is building generational wealth through her beauty business.
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TechMae Proves How All-Female Digital Spaces Empower Women
Pamela Hibbler is at the vanguard of creating safe places for women to expand their professional networks.