In the heart of Atlanta, where entrepreneurial dreams often collide with market realities, Juanda Roberts has crafted something extraordinary. Her venture, Princess Hair Pizzazz, isn’t
At the 2025 Atlanta Black Expo, business leaders, innovators, and rising entrepreneurs gathered to discuss strategies for scaling Black-owned businesses. Among the standout conversations was
Black women entrepreneurs are carving impressive paths in the American business landscape, collectively generating nearly $100 billion in revenue according to recent data. Yet these
A close look at the innovative designers challenging conventions and celebrating cultural heritage through their distinctive footwear collections. In the wake of fashion’s most celebrated
Reginald F. Lewis, the visionary entrepreneur who orchestrated the largest offshore leveraged buyout in American history and became the first Black businessman to build a
The story of American wine is incomplete without acknowledging the pioneering Black vintners who helped shape the industry from its earliest days. While Black-owned wineries
Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Tuskegee, AL – The National Business League (NBL), the nation’s first and oldest Black business organization, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900, has
Tuskegee, Alabama – In a historic move toward economic empowerment, the National Business League (NBL) has secured a USPTO Federal Trademark for the Black Business
In the competitive landscape of wine, beer, and spirits, Black entrepreneurs are carving out remarkable spaces that challenge industry norms and celebrate cultural diversity. Despite
In a significant milestone for the beauty industry, The TEN Nail Bar, co-owned by Kelli M. Coleman and Anika J. Odegbo, is set to expand
As the political landscape shifts with Donald Trump potentially beginning a second term, Black-owned businesses are bracing for the implications of his economic agenda. With
As the winter chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to indulge in luxurious comfort and self-care. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone special, cozy
On Dec. 10, 2024, Kalamazoo, Michigan’s, Black Entrepreneur Training Academy (BETA) proudly celebrated the graduation of its fourth cohort, marking a significant milestone in the
On a meaningful Sunday in December 2024, New Orleans marked a pivotal moment in preserving its African American heritage. The unveiling of a historic marker
In a bold move to enhance economic opportunities for Black business owners, Greater New Orleans Inc. has introduced Startup Noir NOLA, a program designed to
In a shocking turn of events, Joanna Smith-Griffin, a prominent figure in the tech industry and CEO of the AI startup AllHere, has been arrested
Despite representing a growing force in American business, Black entrepreneurs continue facing systemic challenges in accessing vital startup capital. Recent data reveals Black founders received
On Nov. 12, 2024, Fuze Fund, a Black-owned venture capital firm, announced the launch of its Fuze Venture Growth Fund I, LP, with a substantial
On Nov. 1, 2024, the NAACP unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the economy through substantial investments in Black businesses. With a commitment of
The highly anticipated 2025 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala is set to take place on February 1-2, 2025, at the iconic Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
