Black women account for 2.7 million US businesses but only average $24,000 annually in revenue according to the latest statistics by American Express. For comparison,
Nikkita Randle, the founder of Twisted Eggroll, turned a passion for food and cooking into a successful business. What started off as a part-time catering
Pastor Freddie Haynes of Friendship-West Baptist Church talks about how he is using his platform to educate and move the conversation forward to support Black-owned
Founder of The BOSS Network, Cameka Smith has been an impactful asset in the community of entrepreneurial women for over 13 years. Her network operates
Black History Month is about more than celebrating significant people and events. It is about continuing to advocate for Black people on social issues like
Two of hip-hop’s biggest figures have collaborated on a literally iconic deal. Snoop Dogg, a performer for the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show in Los
LeBron James is a businessman. He’s on numerous commercials, has a school in his hometown, and also plays basketball every other night for the Los
Dr. Dre has money for days, but he could lose a lot of it on Feb. 13. Super Bowl LVI is being played that day, and
Issa Rae has become one of the most well-known stars in the acting world with her series “Insecure,” which aired its final show on Dec. 26.
RIDE Con brought together two McDonald’s franchisees Andre Hill and John Salls, who are both second-generation owners and operators of the world-famous McDonald’s. Salls is
Joni Thrower Davis and Herbert J. Thomas came together to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in the next generation of McDonald’s owner-operators at RIDE Con’s
Tony Waller is currently serving as Walmart’s vice president of constituent relations and racial equity in Bentonville, Arkansas. Waller sets the bar by creating strategies
Muriel Powell spent almost 20 years working in corporate America. After earning an MBA from the University of Virginia, Powell immediately began working for a
Diddy is looking to save the day and buy Sean John out of bankruptcy. The business mogul founded the fashion and lifestyle brand in 1998
Nissan has named Chandra Vasser, a 17-year Nissan veteran, to the new position of vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, for its
Marcus Shaw has over 20 years of experience in finance and nonprofit. Shaw is the founder of Montgomery Techlab, a firm that helps to accelerate
What makes a good salesperson? The ability to listen to clients’ needs, have empathy, empathizing what their customer feels, knowledge of product and the ability
K. Wyking Garrett, the CEO of Africatown, had one goal in mind when developing this economic hub, to empower Seattle’s Black community. Africatown, also known
Famous Amos is giving small Black businesses the opportunity to build more sustainable growth through the “Ingredients for Success” intiative. In honor of Wally Amos,
Malinda Williams is an actress and producer whose recent roles include TV One’s “Loved to Death” and “Marry Me for Christmas.” She is also well
