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Business News

Apple Announces an Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders and Developers

The program is part of Apple's $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.

Diversity

How Can You Truly Make a Difference for Black History Month?

In the past, Black History Month celebrations have often focused on historical highlight reels. But discrimination in society or the workplace is not a thing of the past, so here are six strategies to have a real impact on the future of your Black employees.

Buying / Investing in Business

The Black Female Funding Gap and Those Who Are Changing the Tide

While we're still lightyears away from where we need to be for true equality, there are venture capitalists and founders alike who are truly changing the tide.

Thought Leaders

Video: Father and Son Create Business Legacy Together

Family run extermination business exemplifies how to create generational wealth through entrepreneurship.

Diversity

Why Are Venture Capitalists Still Funding Mostly White, Male Entrepreneurs?

A virtual roundtable discussion with three architects behind the recent, revealing "Diversity in U.S. Startups" report.

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.

Leadership

Here's the No. 1 Question White Leaders Ask Me About Black History Month

Five steps you should take during Black History Month -- and all year long -- to show up for your Black colleagues.

Thought Leaders

Black Women Entrepreneurs, Not Banks, Helped Me Keep My Company Going During the Pandemic

The wisdom of pioneers like Madam C.J. Walker serve as a blueprint for how fellow small-business owners can be the key to your success.

Leadership

Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Employees Helps Your Bottom Line

Reintegrating the formerly incarcerated into society isn't just right. It's good for the economy, too.

Thought Leaders

3 Ways to Support Minority-Owned Businesses

From #BuyBlack and #BankBlack to supplier diversity initiatives, here's how you can get involved and support minority-owned businesses.

Fundraising

From 25 Cents to $25,000 and Beyond: How 15 African-American Entrepreneurs Funded Their Businesses

It's Black History Month. Here are 15 African-American founders who turned small investments into big businesses.

Thought Leaders

3 Ways the 'Oprah Effect' Is Timeless for Women Entrepreneurs of Every Background

As Black History Month 2019 concludes, let's all stand in the power of the brand called 'you.'

Leadership

Obama Recommends Black History Month Reading List

The nonfiction list includes classic books and some important works you could finish reading during lunch.

Thought Leaders

10 of the Most Successful Black Entrepreneurs

From Oprah Winfrey to Daymond John, celebrate the accomplishments of some of the nation's most prominent black founders.