K.C. Fox, Ph.D. is a women’s rights advocate and high-profile crisis strategist that works with women who have been abused or mistreated. After working with
Ernest Strickland is the president and CEO of the Black Business Association of Memphis. Strickland has led a multitude of successful economic and workforce development
Raven White, the founder of EnVision Firm, has curated in-person events, experiences, and activations that forge lasting emotional connections between a brand and its target
On Jan. 4, The Wine & Tapas Lounge located in Stonecrest, Georgia, held their ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the business. R&B singer-songwriter Jacquees
Many Black consumers take pride in supporting Black-owned businesses. Understanding your purchase helps the financial stability of your community and can give Black consumers a
North Philadelphia native Shermill Whiting demonstrates that where you are, is not who you are. The home care business owner became a father at the
Dia Simms is the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, an independent spirits brand that launched in November 2020. Simms leads Lobos 1707 with
Rosezena J. Pierce is a trademark attorney based in Chicago and the owner of the R.J. Pierce Law Group. She takes pride in creating a
Andre Johnson is a principal owner of 9 Leaves, an experience designed to help consumers restore the best version of themselves by reducing and eliminating
Mario Williams is the owner of 9 Leaves, an experience designed to help consumers restore the best version of themselves by reducing and eliminating ailments
Executive producer Dolapo Erinkitola continues to break down barriers for those behind him. Erinkitola has served as the executive producer for seven films, including Karen
Community leaders, corporate managers, and members of 100 Black Men of Atlanta gathered for the annual Emerging 100 of Atlanta Holiday Soiree and Benefit. The
New Black Wall Street Market located in Stonecrest, Georgia, is a Black-owned mall that offer a range of beauty items, fashion, music, health products and
Jef-A-Sun is the creator of Jef-A-Sun is the creator of Afr-letics, an African-centric clothing line that combines Black history and modern sports logo designs. The
What motivated you to launch HBCU Buzz?
Mainstream media only depicted HBCUs as negative and whenever something happened negative on our campus, or somebody died, or the university fired someone for embezzling, that’s the only time you’ve seen us in mainstream media. That’s where we saw the void.
Music icon Missy Elliott is the proud recipient of not one but two doctorate degrees. On Dec. 10, Elliott gave a memorable commencement speech for
Although Black businesses need support for consumers all year long, the holiday season is the best time to make it happen. According to LendingTree, Black
Black consumers are in for a unique shopping experience at the New Black Wall Street Market. The Stonecrest, Georgia facility made headlines when it launched
Cynthia Shambry is the owner of Elda Reads, a child development program that promotes diversity by providing exposure to multicultural books and services. Elda Reads
In the United States alone, Black female business owners make up 17% of the total population of women who are either in the process of
