Barack Obama, Silent in Democratic Nominating Contest, Omnipresent in Debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former President Barack Obama was not on the Democratic presidential candidate debate stage on Wednesday night, but…
Ariel Investments Appoints Noted Black Business Executive to Its Board
On the heels of announcing Mellody Hobson as its new new co-CEO and president, Ariel Investments has added yet another…
Richest Black US Reps
Each year since 1990, Roll Call has reviewed the financial disclosures of all U.S. senators, representatives, and delegates to determine…
UPS CMO Kevin Warren: How New Shipping Services Benefit Your Small Business
As major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target continue to one-up each other with the dizzying array of products…
New York state decriminalizes pot, stops short of Cuomo’s legalization call
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state on Monday decriminalized recreational marijuana use, meaning possession of small amounts of the…
Former BET CEO Debra Lee Is Now on AT&T’s Board of Directors
AT&T has added former BET Networks head Debra Lee to its board of directors. “Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and…
Trump condemns slavery in Jamestown speech amid controversy over prior incendiary remarks
JAMESTOWN, Va. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, under fire in Washington for verbal attacks on racial minority lawmakers, condemned…
This Organization is Focused on Creating a National Black Tech Ecosystem
Black Tech Mecca, an organization based out of Chicago, recently received two grants to help expand their vision of creating…
How to Network For Women of Color Who May Not Be So Good At It
Many consultants and business “coaches” are out there peddling shortcut solutions to business success. However, just as we have known…
Millennials, Are You On ‘FIRE’ to Retire?
There is a money movement called FIRE and it’s focused on millennials’ retirement plans. FIRE is an acronym for “Financial…
Maryland Tech Company Pays It Forward To Local Small Businesses
The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) tapped Strativia, a Maryland tech company providing technology and professional services, to…
The Capital One Breach – Here’s What You Need to Know
It’s one of the largest data thefts yet from a financial institution–the recent security breach from Capital One. The breach…
Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker Release Family Fitness App
Celebrity couple Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker recently released their new fitness app, KoFit, helping folks stay fit with…
His Name’s Not Jack, But He’s Finding Business Success with Beans
Entrepreneur Ibraheem Basir has elevated the humble legume to build a burgeoning beans business. Basir is the CEO and founder…
All Aboard the ‘Advancing Black Entrepreneurs’ Bus!
For the first time ever, StartupBus 2019 will include a bus solely for black entrepreneurs to help them create technology…
Sold! Ebony Magazine’s Iconic Photo Archive Sells for $30 Million
A group of foundations led by the J. Paul Getty Trust will collectively purchase the Ebony photo archive for $30…
Black-Owned Period Panty Company, Ruby Love, Secures $15 Million Investment
Ruby Love, an e-commerce apparel company that specializes in period panties and swimwear, secured $15 million in funding from The…
The Next Robert F. Smith? The Other Black-Owned Private Equity Firm Making Boss Financial Moves
When you ask Willie Woods, the president of ICV Partners L.L.C., a black-owned, New York-based private equity firm, the traits…
How a 6’9 Business Giant Made It From Basketball to CEO of Fair Oaks Farms – Our Company of the Year
As CEO of Fair Oaks Farms, Michael L. Thompson, barely remembers the game that taught him one of his most…
Jason V. Watts: An Innovative Connector of Urban Professionals
BE Modern Man: Jason V. Watts Telecommunications professional; entrepreneur; 37; Creator of The Urban Professionals Network Twitter: @Jason3000Watts; Instagram: @jason3000watts…
Black Auto MegaDealer Acquires 14 Car Dealerships and Counting
Throughout the automotive industry, it was known as the “Crash of 2009”—a year in which hundreds of franchises were wrecked…
Nasir Qadree: Delivering Results As An Impact Investor
BE Modern Man: Nasir Qadree Venture capitalist, impact investor; 34; Venture Partner, Pier 70 Ventures; previously associate director of social…
Gene Martin: Orlando Magic Social Responsibility Manager Creates Route To Success
BE Modern Man: Gene Martin Nonprofit organization founder, 31; Social Responsibility Manager, Orlando Magic Twitter: @genemartin12; Instagram: @genemartin12 In 2016,…
They Launched a Podcast that Gained Over 6,000 Subscribers Within 6 Months
When Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings met in junior high school, the last thing they envisioned was one day creating…
ShearShare Makes It Easier for Freelance Beauty Professionals and Barbers to Pay Taxes
ShearShare, the largest provider of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals worldwide, announced a new financial tool that helps cosmetologists…
Date Hotspots For Frequent Travelers Looking For Romance
What exactly is a “frequent flyer dater?” Match, an online dating platform, defines it as someone who mixes business with…
Willpower Woes: How a Rotten Resolve Can Hurt You
Willpower. We all want it. We all need it. But far too many of us just don’t have what it…
Eddie Murphy’s Net Worth Would Surge With a Multimillion-Dollar Netflix Deal
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy may be coming to Netflix. According to TMZ, he is reportedly in negotiations with the streaming…
The Secret to Master P’s Millionaire Mindset and Business Success [Video]
Two words that accurately describe hip-hop mogul Percy “Master P” Miller’s entrepreneurial journey are humble beginnings. In the late ’90s,…
The NAACP Launched a Socially-Driven ETF to Foster Impact Investing and Corporate Diversity
Among the issues to be addressed at the 2019 NAACP annual convention, being held July 20-24 in Detroit, is what…
6 Ways to Improve Yourself This Summer
Beyond enjoying backyard barbecues and waves at the beach, the summer season is also the perfect time to take your…
Lessons All Professionals Can Learn from Hugely Successful Immigrant Women
Being an outsider in the workplace is tough. Doubly so if you’re both a woman and an immigrant, two characteristics…
Grow Your Business with a Digital Transformation Strategy
It is an undeniable fact that technology has changed the way that we live, work, and play. If you run…
2019 Black Men XCEL Takes Celebration of Excellence To Miami
Black Enterprise will present the 2019 Black Men XCEL Summit, Aug. 28 through Sept. 1st, at the JW Turnberry Miami…
Black Woman Yale Grad Is New Acting President of Planned Parenthood
Alexis McGill Johnson has just been named the new Acting President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America…
Dear, Sis: An Open Letter to Black Women Business Owners Who Want to Grow Their Customer Base
I wrote this open letter to black women business owners because more of us are starting businesses than any other…
Magic Johnson Partners with Grambling State to Elevate Campus Dining
SodexoMAGIC, a dining services provider of which NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is chairman, is partnering with Grambling State University…
New Media Ventures Invests $1.5 Million into The Movement for Black Lives and Other Orgs
New Media Ventures (NMV), a seed fund and network of angel investors based in the Bay Area, announced that it…
Money Tips to Teach Your Kids Now, According to Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche
Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche built a seven-figure business teaching others the same financial lessons that she learned from her parents.…
Serena Williams, Mark Cuban Invest in Black-Owned Maternal Healthcare Startup
Mahmee, a maternal healthcare startup, recently closed a $3 million round led by Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital. Other investors…
Sister of Sandra Bland Overcomes Grief with Radical Self-Care
Imagine receiving the promotion you’ve worked a lifetime for and life-changing news all in the same day. Four years ago,…
[WATCH] As Trump Doubles Down on Racist Rhetoric, Joy Reid Breaks Down Toxic Politics – The Black Enterprise Interview
On her weekend MSNBC show, AM Joy, Joy Reid delivers political insight with surgical precision. She speaks quickly—it seems at…
African American Wealth May Fall to Zero by 2053
You can have a glamorous six-figure salary, advanced degrees, and an executive title at a large corporation and still be…
Survey Shows Gen Z Expects Higher Salaries After Graduation
If you are an employer and you want to catch the attention of Gen Z, you have to show them…
17 Career Books for Black Women to Help Them Level Up Professionally
We are halfway through the calendar year…and if you’re anything like us, you are already planning for 2020. As you…
Buy Black: Great Black-Owned Products on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day
(iStock/Elenathewise) It’s Amazon Prime Day. Over the next 48 hours, Amazon will offer some truly amazing deals exclusive to its…
Rap Competition Offering $1,000 Prize to Boost Financial Literacy of Young African Americans
Do you have rap lyrics strong enough to inspire others to invest in stocks and win a cool grand? Find…
Ava DuVernay, Zendaya Discuss the Importance of Black People Telling Their Stories
Recently, at the Dream in Black invite-only brunch hosted by AT&T during the 25th Annual Essence Festival, Ava DuVernay shared…
The Audacity of Entrepreneurship: 7 Ways To Boss Up In The Face of Adversity
It sounds super cool and trendy to be “a boss” but one thing is for certain, entrepreneurship is not for…
Two African American High School Boys Make History at Harvard Debate
Two African American Atlanta-area high school students led their debate team to its second consecutive win at Harvard University’s annual…
Bob Johnson, BET Founder, Praises Trump, Says Democrats Have Moved “Too Far Left”
In an interview with CNBC, America’s first black billionaire and the founder of BET, Robert L. Johnson weighed in on…
Maurice Clarett: Mental Health Champion Scores From The Red Zone
BE Modern Man: Maurice Clarett Entrepreneur and speaker; 35; Founder and CEO of The Red Zone Twitter: @ReeseClarett13; Instagram: @MauriceClarett…
Colleges and Universities Now Offering Degrees in Marijuana
Several schools are now offering undergraduate and advanced degrees in the study of marijuana as the cannabis industry surges. The…
$1.5 Million Raised to Help Students Get Into Coding Bootcamps
Career Karma, an app and community that helps students make important career decisions by matching them to the coding bootcamps…
How to Open a Retirement Savings Account for Your Kids and Help Them Accumulate $1M Before They Reach 50
Do your kids have a summer job or are they helping you out in the family business? If they are…
Mellody Hobson Promoted to Co-CEO of Ariel Investments and Will Become Firm’s Largest Shareholder
After demonstrating keen business acumen and stellar leadership at Ariel Investments L.L.C. for nearly 30 years, Mellody Hobson has been…
Shaquille O’Neal Teams Up with Epson to Help Advance Education
NBA Hall of Famer, business leader, and philanthropist Shaquille O’Neal recently announced a new partnership with worldwide technology leader Epson…
Iconic Black Newspaper, ‘Chicago Defender,’ Says Bye to Print After More Than A Century
There was a time when the Chicago Defender was one of the largest newspapers in the world. At its height,…
African Americans are More Likely to Be Denied a Mortgage Without Reason
Congress enacted the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) in 1975 to increase lending opportunities in urban neighborhoods throughout the United…
Black Doctor Removed from American Airlines Flight Due to ‘Inappropriate’ Outfit
American Airlines issued a public statement Tuesday apologizing to a 37-year-old physician from Houston, who was removed from an aircraft…