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Established in 2016, TEN35 is a full-service marketing and communications agency that thrives on being an agent of change by turning digital communications on its head. The founders, COO Sherman Wright; and CEO and managing partner Ahmad Islam are experts in marketing communications. Their brand has attracted talent who are passionate about what they do. Employment at the…

Herbert Austin, the SBA Dallas-Fort Worth district director, is responsible for overseeing, managing, and delivering SBA programs and resources. Austin shares with rolling out how the government agency has helped small businesses keep their doors open during the pandemic through the loan programs offered through the SBA. Have many small-business owners from marginalized communities taken…

Shelethia “Shea” Coleman is the owner of SheaBeeCakes LLC. and RMT & Wellness. Coleman, who hails from Dallas, is a mother of three and a mentor. She has three years of self-taught as well as trained baking experience while working as a licensed massage therapist for over 10 years. The highly motivated and ambitious entrepreneur…

Ahmad Goree joined the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Dallas/Fort Worth District Office in 2010. He’s currently the lead economic development specialist and public information officer, overseeing economic development activities across 72 Texas counties. Since 2015, his outreach has helped generate more than $6.6B to small businesses and created over 50,000 jobs in the DFW area.…

Hullema Reddick, also known as “The Covered Colorist,” is the owner of Hstylze Hair Studio. She inspires women to keep going no matter what by sharing her “scares” or life experiences so they know that they can heal. Reddick offers women of all hair textures a skilled experience in dynamic hair color and healthy hair…

Nancy Flake Johnson became president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta in 2008. She has also served as vice president of Programs for the Detroit Urban League and led Howard University’s Small Business Development Center. Johnson, a Howard University and DePaul University graduate, promotes empowering people and communities as well as economic…

In 2020, Essence magazine reported that African Americans spend $1.2 trillion each year on personal care products. That number is expected to increase to $1.5 trillion by the end of 2021. A 2018 Nielsen report further states the power of the Black dollar. The report outlines that Blacks spend nine times more than other groups…

Jaqueszian Dukes, owner of Body Within You Contouring studio, shared how she was able to survive domestic abuse and run successful business ventures in a conversation with rolling out.

In a conversation with Precise for rolling out, Brown Sugar Bakery owner Stephanie Hart shares why she is an entrepreneur and the importance of taking the right type of advice to grow your business.

Qiana Allen is a Chicago-based entrepreneur whose plus-size clothing boutique, Cultures Closet, was hit hard during the George Floyd protests in the summer of 2020. Allen shares how she maintained Cultures Closet and started her new business, Munchiez, during a pandemic.

While the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States currently hovers around 26.2 million and is expected to increase, many small businesses continue to experience interruptions due to local mandates. In 2019, Rea Huntley, James Bagley and Marcus Gunn started Lavii Inc., a Temple Hills, Maryland-based company that provides affordable technology solutions…

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Covid-19 has had a tremendous impact on the way we live, what we do, and who we can see. As restrictions limit our activities, growing frustrations and boredom have set in for many. Staying connected to others and finding safe activities to take part in are essential for our well-being during these times. Atlanta-based startup…

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is widely acknowledged as the best and most spectacular passer the NBA has ever seen. But he may not have delivered a more monumental assist than when he announced he will help provide tens of millions to help Black and women-owned businesses secure loans during the cataclysmic pandemic. The five-time NBA champ…

DaBaby and his watch-out crew can be a beast, as several victims who ran on him can attest to. But the Cleveland-born, North Carolina-bred emcee, who was born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk and now boasts a No. 1 album and skyrocketing name recognition, has a gentle side to him as well. Dababy, 27, gifted a crying…

Yvette Williams is the founder of Lady Yvette’s Teacakes in Grand Prairie, Texas. After enjoying a successful career in sales at both PepsiCo and Sprint, the budding entrepreneur took a leap of faith and set out to turn her talent for baking into a business. Williams cheerfully refers to herself as the CTO, the chief…

Day Edwards, the CEO and founder of Church Space, took first place at Texas Black Expo’s annual CEO Roundtable and Pitch Competition. Texas Black Expo is a nonprofit organization that aims to stimulate growth and development in urban communities by strengthening businesses, inspiring youth and building better lives. During the first round of this year’s competition,…

Small business is the life blood of our economy. In many instances, the lack of funding and brick and mortar stores can be prohibitive. As the city of Chicago continues to turn the corner when it comes to enriching and empowering the Black community, Bernard Llyod president of Urban Juncture, Inc., helped to create Boxville…

Black history is something that we tend to speak about as if all the accomplishments have been achieved. In truth, Black history is being made every day. As Black people continue to crush barriers and stereotypes every day, rolling out’s mission is to chronicle the stories of those who empower themselves and in turn empower…

According to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months, and while the number of Blacked-owned businesses in the U.S. is on the rise, the numbers are still significantly disproportionate in comparison to those owned by non-Black owners. Chief operations officer Rod Brown the award-winning tech company, OnceLogix, is…