Black Woman Leads $10 Billion Cannabis Industry’s First Ever Online Summit
Cannabis is a $10 billion dollar industry, showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, it’s estimated that the legal…
The Investing Habits of Wealthy Black People
Black households earning $200,000 or more are among the fastest growing groups in the U.S. This is rarely addressed in…
14 Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders From Black Twitter
In addition to expressing your concerns, discussing trending topics, and trolling Trump, Twitter can also be a great tool to…
Ultimate Buy Black Father’s Day 2019 Gift Guide
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Here’s How You Can Win A $5 Million Investment in Your Business
43North, a startup competition and accelerator program, is looking to invest $5 million in high-growth companies willing to relocate to…
The CEO of The Stork Bag Delivers Products to Pregnant Women Globally with E-commerce Business
Many people may be familiar with the story of the birds and the bees, but Ericka Perry has reimagined the…
How I Landed My First TEDx Talk and How You Can Too
I often get asked this question by other entrepreneurs; “How did you get to do a TEDx talk?” My answer…
Billionaire Robert F. Smith Has History of Financial Activism Beyond Morehouse
By now, you’ve probably heard the astonishing announcement made by Morehouse 2019 commencement speaker Robert F. Smith. The black billionaire,…
Not Reaching! A Pouch to Combat Police Brutality
Philando Castille was murdered on the day Jackie Carter was celebrating her son’s birthday. Carter told NBC BLK, “I’m more…
Kamala Harris Vows to Fine Companies That Pay Women Workers Less Than Men
Presidential candidate Kamala Harris unveiled her plan to close the gender pay gap by fining companies that pay women employees…
There Are Too Many Black People Without Insurance. This Startup Intends to Help With That
With a lack of insurance holders in the black community, Dennis McKinley saw an opportunity in the market. He launched…
Millennials Will Work Longer Than Their Parents If They Fail to Do This
How long do you plan to be in the workforce? Does retirement sound like a distant dream? How much money…
Network Like a Boss and Move Your Business Forward In Charlotte with These Tips
Charlotte has been listed over the past few years as one of the top cities for black millennials and entrepreneurs.…
7 Ways Soft Skills Keep Employees Engaged and Connected
Demetra Moore is the founder and CEO of Moore Out of Life based in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a certified…
LeBron James Joins Forces with Walmart to Provide 1 Billion Meals to Feed the Hungry
LeBron James is known for putting his money where his heart is and making good on promises. Since opening the…
Mentoring For Impact: Imparting Values Of Manhood As A Force To Be Reckoned With
BE Modern Man: Louis Macarthur Mentor/Volunteer, 31, Actor/Model/Creative Director Twitter: @LouisMacarthur_; Instagram: @louismacarthur My focus for 2019 has been to…
Abortion Bans Are a Health Crisis. For Black Women, They Mean Devastation
As President Trump promised during the 2016 campaign, he would make overturning Roe v. Wade—the landmark court case giving women…
Amazon Offers Employees $10K to Start a Delivery Business
Amazon has a proposition for its employee: Become a delivery entrepreneur. According to CBNC, the tech giant is offering its…
BLACK ENTERPRISE, Minority Business Development Agency Partner To Help Black Businesses Gain Access To Innovation and Financing
BLACK ENTERPRISE and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) have agreed to partner in order to expand the flow of information…
Black Residents and Businesses Could Benefit Greatly from JPMorgan Chase’s New $125 Million Investment
Black consumers and entrepreneurs are intended to be big recipients of a $125 million investment by JPMorgan Chase to enhance…
Get the Real Wendy Williams Experience at Black Enterprise Event
Mother, media mogul, fashion designer, philanthropist, entrepreneur, performer, and best-selling author, Wendy Williams will be a featured speaker at BLACK…
5 Benefits You Can Gain from Executive Coaching
Coaching is a billion-dollar industry. Either companies are securing them for their executives, or individuals are paying out of their…
You Could Win $50K at the National Black MBA Association Scale-Up Pitch Challenge!
Do you have a big idea that you would like to get in front of early-stage investors and venture capitalists?…
Black Entrepreneurs: Here’s Why Your Digital Footprint is Essential To Your Success
Black entrepreneurs: With the ability to have your brand be searchable through Google and other search engines, (and/or customers) can…
How Choice Hotels Is Putting Its Weight Behind Black Women Ownership
A new survey by Mandala Research shows that African American travelers are a significant travel group who contributed about $63…
Reports: Is Bey $300 Million Richer from Uber IPO?
Last week, car-sharing service Uber went public and Beyonce is rumored to have scored big money as a result. People…
Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Net Worth: How The Curry Family Empire Made Millions
In addition to being recognized as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and starting the NBA’s Three-Point Revolution,”…
Business Pitch Challenge Finalist’s Advice to Black Entrepreneurs: Don’t Bother with Venture Capitalists
According to data released by Small Business Trends, only 40% of small businesses are profitable and the start-up failure rate…
Four Black Single Mothers Blessed With Pre-Owned Cars At a Maryland Church [VIDEO]
Beyond making history as the first African American Lamborghini and McLaren dealer in the United States, Thomas Moorehead, President and…
Black Banks Partner with JPMorgan Chase in U.S. Treasury Protégé Program
Two black banks—The Harbor Bank of Maryland and Liberty Bank and Trust Co.—have been chosen to work with JPMorgan Chase…
Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Simmons, and Mahisha Dellinger Define What It Means to Be A Boss
Over 250 business women of color came together to learn, network, and level up at the 2nd annual Essence of…
10 Black Documentaries Not to Miss in 2019
(Image; Muhammad Ali 1966 via Wikimedia/Creative Commons) There are several cutting-edge and groundbreaking documentaries that will likely be released this…
5 Time-Honored Tips on Providing Superior Customer Service
You probably have had a negative experience with customer service at some point. Negative customer service experiences leave you with…
Two HBCU Grads Share Why Vacation Rental Properties are Good Investments
After reaching his breaking point, Carrington Carter, a then-pharmaceutical sales manager, decided to leave the industry to make money off…
Former Banker Finds Success in Synthetic Hair Extensions Business
Tiffini Gatlin—a former corporate bank executive—turned her 20-year side hustle of braiding and protective styling hair into a beauty brand…
New Balenciaga Scholarship Gives Students of Color at Pratt Institute A Free Ride
Following the outcry against racist “blackface” fashion and the lack of diversity in the notoriously white industry, a number of…
Former NFL Player Chase Minnifield On Creating Helping Hand for Housing Needy Students
Knowing when to pivot is extremely important whether you’re a creative working in corporate or you run your own business.…
[Video] Carolynn Johnson Named CEO of DiversityInc
DiversityInc, which focuses on the benefits diversity brings to businesses, just named Carolynn Johnson as its new CEO. In addition,…
Airbnb Hires New Head of Global Diversity and Belonging
In an effort to move forward with efficiency and to further enact its most recent manifesto, Airbnb has hired Melissa…
Billion-Dollar Equity Firm Partners With John Henry’s Harlem Capital for Diversity Initiative
Billionaires Henry Kravis and George Roberts tapped Harlem Capital Partners (HCP), a budding investment firm managed by four millennial men…
Mayra Ocampo, Art Director at Koch, on How Women Millennials of Color Can Move Up in Their Careers
Mayra Ocampo, art director for Koch Communications Marketing, spoke at the 2019 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. During her…
Lori Chennault, Georgia-Pacific Executive, Offers 5 Ways to Successfully Navigate a Corporate Career as a Black Woman
Lori Chennault (far left) at the 2019 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit As the VP – IT, Consumer Products…
Black Educators Use Creativity to Teach and Inspire Students
In honor of National Teacher’s Day, here’s a look back at black educators who went the extra mile last year…
Southern Culture Foods Founder and Chef Shares Her Recipe for Success with You
You’ve probably scrolled past editorial stylized dishes on your favorite food blog or on social media. But it’s not every…
7 Tips to Grow Your Blog with Email Marketing
If you know how to use it effectively, email marketing can prove to be a powerful tool to grow, improve,…
Byron Allen and Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquire $10 Billion Sports Networks From Disney
Comedian-turned-media magnate Byron Allen has added four new TV networks to his growing entertainment empire. On Friday, it was announced…
ULTIMATE 2019 GIFT GUIDE FROM BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES: Health, Wellness, and Beauty
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Cardi B. Album Artist Launches Brand Calling Out Virgil Abloh’s Silence on Diversity
Nicky Chulo is a graphic designer and artist on album covers for household names including Cardi B. However, he views…
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Nurses Week: ‘A Love Letter to Nurses That Cared for My Dying Mom’
The day we discontinued life support for my mother turned out to be one of the most beautiful days of…
Ultimate Buy Black Mother’s Day 2019 Gift Guide
(pixabay) Buy Black Mother’s Day 2019 Gift Guide This Sunday marks Mother’s Day 2019. Not only do we honor the…
Diana Ross Had A ‘Flying While Black’ Moment
Diana Ross had a not-so-pleasant experience at the airport over the weekend. The legendary singer revealed in a series of…
Serena Williams and Bumble Select New Women-Owned Businesses for Investment
At Bumble’s first-ever Bumble Fund Summit in Napa, California, the company officially announced the winners of its in-app pitch competition…
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Workshop at Macy’s Celebrates Diverse Beauty Brand and Fashion Founders
The wine flowed, hors d’oeuvres were nibbled, and colorful fabrics abounded. The iconic Macy’s at Herald Square celebrated its latest…
HP Reports on the Current State of Small Business 2019
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Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to Increase Student Diversity in STEM
Sen. Kamala Harris introduced new legislation to help students from underrepresented communities gain access to educational materials, mentorships, and work…
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