Airbnb Hires Michelle Obama’s Former Right-Hand, Kristen Jarvis West
Airbnb has announced that Kristen Jarvis West has joined the team as head of Executive Operations. In this newly-created role, Jarvis West will build out and manage the team for…
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Adds Marc Howze to Its Board of Directors
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., ranked No. 68 on the Fortune 500 list, is adding Marc Howze to its board of directors, effective immediately the company announced. Howze, 55, is the…
Get a Taste of Charlotte during Black Food Truck Thursday
The South is known for many things, but the food is a staple that resonates with people all over the world. Be it soul food, desserts, or seafood…the South has…
Black Venture Capitalist Explains What She Looks for When Choosing Who to Invest in
Arlan Hamilton is known as a relentless, “anything is possible” investor in the tech space when it comes to making moves. So far her firm, Backstage Capital, has invested more…
Black Women Entrepreneurs Conference: Sistahs in Business Expo
The Sistahs in Business Expo (SIBEXPO), founded by entrepreneur and ordained minister Aisha Taylor Issah, made its debut in Newark, New Jersey, on April 14, 2018, at the Ramada Plaza.…
Techstars Graduates First Virtual Accelerator
Long gone are the days of having to take three months out of your schedule and relocate to Silicon Valley to participate in a high-end tech accelerator. These fixed-term, cohort-based…
Social Media Detox? Here’s Why You Need to Take One.
If you’ve ever found yourself easily distracted and stuck in a rut of procrastination, comparison, and competition, chances are you may need a social media detox. Think about it this…
Allow Children to Learn Reading at Their Own Pace
Many parents of young children know when their child is going through a growth spurt. The child’s appetite will suddenly increase, or they’ll begin sleeping much longer than usual. The…
Shivolli Silva Finds Niche in Luxury Blanket Market
Shivolli Silva is focused on helping babies sleep like a baby. According to figures reported by the Juvenile Manufacturers Association, the wholesale infant sleep industry is worth $325 million a…
Cosby Convicted; Uber’s Diversity Problem
Just in case you’ve missed some of the black small business and other news stories we published last week, we’ve got you covered: Bill Cosby’s Fall from Grace After more…