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It’s National Coffee Day! It’s time to pour, blend, and enjoy up your favorite cup of coffee. Whether you like dark roasts. iced coffee or lattes, we encourage you to learn about and support Black-owned coffee businesses. On this National Coffee Day instead of hitting up the major coffee shop, check out a local Black…

When Janell Stephens, the founder and CEO of Camille Rose, set out to create handmade products as a solution for her children’s chronic eczema. The mother of five was at the forefront of the radical shift in the beauty industry when she launched Camille Rose in 2011. Her focus on product quality, integrity, the avoidance…

Master P was honored by his son Romeo before receiving Star Studio’s Legacy Titan Award at the 2020 RIDE Conference.

Damon Dash advised RIDE Con viewers to get out there and create a path for themselves. In his second appearance at the rolling out RIDE Conference, Dash highlighted the importance of growth, development and ownership in business. “This mindset has always been here [for me], I was just waiting for everyone [else] to catch up,” Dash said. …

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Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole has made a name for herself with her popular plant-based burger restaurants. Cole shared her wisdom and personal experience about entrepreneurship and health at RIDE Con 2020. Rolling out spoke with Cole about the key to wealth, health and branding. Consistency is essential “Consistency. I live by the motto ‘when…

Those interested in the lucrative sneaker business received some gems of advice from top-level executives during the virtual 2020 RIDE Conference. Radio personality Greg Street moderated the session, titled “The Billion-Dollar Sneaker Business,” on Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring panelists Marques Jackson, senior director of the Miami Dolphins; Jason Brown, vice president of marketing for Champs…

On Sept. 26, several top-notch figures in business, technology, sports, music, and film will be present at the 2020 RIDE Conference. The 4th annual Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment Conference will be virtual as attendees will be allowed to witness panels and sessions featuring Dame Dash, Yandy Smith, Master P, Goodie Mob and more. The…

During a session of “Building a Relationship With Your Banker,” Kenneth Harris, the president and CEO of the National Business League, expanded on his theory that the banker is the most important person in the Black community at this moment. “You have to associate yourself with the experts in the game,” he said. The panelists…

The 4th annual Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment Conference will be virtual in 2020, but attendees will still have an opportunity to gain expertise from leaders in business, technology, sports, music and film. On Sept. 25 and 26, the 2020 RIDE Conference will take place virtually and can be attended by purchasing tickets HERE. “RIDE…

If you’re looking to support Black businesses and are in the market for a new laundry detergent then True Products may be for you. True Products is a startup manufacturing and distribution company that specializes in household cleaning supplies. The business was launched in 2012 by two U. S. Army veterans — Ali B. Muhammad and Abdur-Rahim…

With the upcoming election being one of the most critical in our nation’s history, there has been an increase in the number of brands stepping up and encouraging people to vote. In an effort to target and engage young voters, Foot Locker is the latest to join the fight. As more than 4 million young…

Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria is a national Black-owned pizza business. Started by three best friends EJ Reed, Derrick “Mo” Moore, and Clint Gray, Slim & Husky fuses their love for pizza, hip-hop music, and art, into a great restaurant with a cool vibe. Slim & Husky’s is about more than just pizza. They are passionate…

Tereion Tatiana Henry is a serial entrepreneur. She graduated from Claflin University with a degree in public relations before becoming a government contractor in Afghanistan. In addition, she owns a hair business Labeled Blu Collections, Labeled Blu Realty, a trucking company, Labeled Blu Transportation and Southern Hospitality Adult Daycare Facility. We spoke with Henry about starting and…

BLK & Bold is a specialty coffee and tea company that is paving the way for Black entrepreneurship. The company’s co-founders, longtime friends Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson, claim BLK & Bold is the first Black-owned, nationally distributed coffee brand. The Iowa-based brand is not only here to fulfill coffee-lovers cravings but also is deeply…

While traditional bouquets of roses are nice, if you want one with that wow factor, Bia Blooms has you covered. Bia Blooms is a one-of-a-kind Los Angeles-based floral boutique started by creative entrepreneur Tabia Yapp. In under a year, Yapp has become the go-to florist for beautiful, bright and bold flowers that will bring joy…

Cheers to Black women paving the way in the wine industry. That’s exactly what twin sisters Nichelle and Nicole Nichols set out to do when they left their corporate careers in entertainment and lifestyle to create The Guilty Grape. The Guilty Grape is a new Black-owned and women-owned wine company. Made and packaged in Napa…

Economic inequality and lack of access to capital are two of the main issues for minority-owned businesses. The UP Community Fund is a resource for these businesses. The Charlotte, North Carolina based company was founded in 2017 by investment expert David Sharp. The UP Community Fund provides flexible business loans up to $2 million for…

If one-of-a-kind keepsake jewelry is what you desire, look no further than Beads Byaree. The owner, Areeayl Goodwin, handcrafts whimsical brass jewelry that is a surefire conversation starter. The Philadelphia native graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in acting. Today, she creates jewelry inspired by the world around her. Goodwin’s designs have amassed a…

Black women love to experiment with the latest hairstyles, eye-popping nails, and cutting-edge fashions. If you have the goods to deliver the best, you can build a loyal clientele. For expert manicurist Kia Stewart, who is popularly known as Lux K, nail design is where her hustle and artistry merge. At her Brooklyn, New York-based…