Brooklyn Apartment Tenants Rise Up Against Landlord’s Plans to Install Facial Recognition Technology
Atlantic Plaza Towers is a 718-unit apartment complex in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville, which is largely African American. Tenants…
From Sorrow to Strategy: 7 Black Women Who’ve Turned Their Agony Into Activism
Lora King is keeping the legacy of her father, the late Rodney King, alive almost three decades after he survived…
Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms: 21st Century Tools for Racism
Black activists and technologists are increasingly raising the alarm about what one has called ‘the new frontier of civil rights’—that…
Morgan Stanley Announces its Third Cohort of the Multicultural Innovation Lab
Morgan Stanley recently announced the third cohort of the Multicultural Innovation Lab, an accelerator program for technology and technology-enabled startups…
[Video] Meet The Black Race Car Drivers, Pit Members, and Executives at NASCAR
Bubba Wallace’s race car (Wikimedia) Coming to you live from the Daytona 500, BLACK ENTERPRISE spent time with NASCAR, learning…
Affordable Business Startup Ideas for Young, Black Entrepreneurs
Starting a business can be a fantastic experience, but it often requires a large amount of capital to start. Young,…
The Tribeca Film Festival Celebrates ‘In Living Color,’ A Pioneer of Black Sketch Comedy
The Tribeca Film Festival celebrated the 25th anniversary of In Living Color, a pioneering comedy sketch show created by filmmaker…
5 Critical Business Development Truths Every Black Freelance Writer Ought to Know
Choosing to become a freelance writer and turning your writing talents into a profitable career are two very different stories.…
Why the Fight for Equality May Be the Wrong Fight
In a recent conversation, I was speaking to a friend about social issues. In my all too common discussions about…
Couple: ‘We Paid Off $114,151 in Debt in 23 Months’
Money is always a sticky subject when it comes to relationships. It’s the reason why most marriages end in divorce.…
Five Cities With High Percentage of Black Populations Get $15 Million Investment
After submitting winning strategies, Chicago; Louisville; Miami; San Diego; and Syracuse, New York — all cities with high percentage of…
Remembering the Legacy of Legendary Director John Singleton and his Classic Film “Boyz n the Hood”
Update: 4:45 p.m. EST According to CNN, John Singleton died on April 29 at 51 years old. His family released…
Black Entrepreneurs: Here’s How to Define Your Target Market
The target market segmentation of your business is a crucial component to define within a business plan. When you envision…
A Mission To Invest In 1,000 Founders Of Color By 2020
As many know, few venture dollars are distributed in the black community. Well, these three black millennials want to change…
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Fight to Save ‘Ebony’ and ‘Jet’ Magazines’ Historic Archives
Business titan Mellody Hobson and her husband, Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas, filed a court motion seeking control of the…
Snapchat Gets Its First Black C-Suite Executive
Snap, the company that makes Snapchat, just named Kenny Mitchell as its new chief marketing officer. From the looks of…
John Singleton’s Daughter: “My Father Is Not in a Coma”
The family of filmmaker John Singleton is reportedly fighting for control of his business affairs and estate following the 51-year-old…
Here’s How Women of Color Can Become Business Angel Investors – Apply Now
Pipeline Angels, an angel investment syndicate that aims to change the face of angel investors and create capital for women…
Want Your Voice Heard? Advice on How to Get Speaking Engagements
Courtney Sanders is a speaker and podcaster who knows a thing or two about getting her voice heard. Having had…
Black Harvard University Professor’s Book Reveals How Being Privileged and Poor Effects Lower-Income Students
HGSE Professor Anthony Jack talks about his new book “The Privileged Poor” which is about the struggles of disadvantaged students…
On ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’ Stop Telling Kids They Can Be Anything They Want
“You can be anything you want to be” are encouraging words to a child, but when it’s not followed up…
Joe Biden Hires Symone Sanders as His 2020 Presidential Campaign Strategist
Former Vice President Joe Biden has selected Symone Sanders to be a senior adviser to his 2020 presidential campaign, the…
United Negro College Fund Celebrates 75 Years of Black Excellence and Supporting HBCUs
Everyone has their eyes on HBCUs right now. Especially after Beyoncé’s ode to historically black colleges and universities during her…
5 Innovative Lead Generation Strategies That Will Help Your Business Grow
If you are not implementing the best lead generation strategies, you are not empowering your business to scale. An increased…
Maximize Your Brand’s Potential with Small Business Marketing Resources
Small business marketing resources help get your business noticed. Marketing tools are essential for any company to be able to…
Teen Receives a Beauty Business as a Gift for Her Sweet 16
When you think Sweet 16, it’s almost natural to think brand new car, big red bow, or turn up! But…
Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith, Angela Bassett To Be Honored At Morehouse Commencement
Billionaire businessman Robert F. Smith and award-winning actress Angela Basset will be recognized with honorary degrees at the Morehouse College…
For This Oakland Police Officer and Subway Franchise Owner, It’s All About Community
According to The 2018 State of Women-Owned Business Report commissioned by American Express, while the number of women-owned businesses grew…
All Star Code Launches Ambassador Program to Highlight Tech Diversity Leaders
All Star Code recently launched its inaugural Ambassador program made up of renowned executives and start-up founders. With the program,…
Serena Williams Launched a Venture Firm to Invest in Diverse Founders
In addition to recently partnering up with Bumble to assist in their venture fund targeting female-founded venture-backable companies, tennis star…
Over $2 Million Raised for Black Churches Burned Down in Louisiana
The three historically black churches that were burned down earlier this month in Louisiana are finally getting the help they…
Moschino and Sephora Will Likely Make Millions Off This Black Woman’s Beauty Brand
I love the saying “ghetto until proven fashionable.” I’m not sure who coined the phrase, but it’s realized time and…
Prudential Financial Invests $180 Million for ‘Opportunity Youth’
Prudential Financial just announced a $180 million investment in what it calls ‘opportunity youth.” These are young people ages 15–29…
Jay-Z’s Foundation to Launch Annual HBCU College Tour for High School Students
The Shawn Carter Foundation is gearing up for its annual college bus tour which gives a select group of high-performing…
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ Doc Teaches Us 5 Key Lessons to Slay Our Goals
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter broke the internet once again with the release of her new Netflix film Homecoming last week. The documentary,…
Cultivating a Legacy: GFive Co-Founder Talks Why More Black Entrepreneurs Should Get Into Cannabis Growing
Today, April 20, marks an annual focus on all things cannabis. For some, recreation in the form of smoking or…
Cannabis Can Reverse the Aging Process in the Brain
Just in case you need another reason to smoke a joint, a study reveals that cannabis may actually reverse the…
Black Cannabis Business Owners, Pioneers, and Trailblazers to Celebrate on 4/20
Whether or not you plan on celebrating 4/20—a national holiday for cannabis culture—there is no denying the impact and growth…
Meet Radio Industry Vet and Community Leader Patricia Robinson
When Patricia Robinson walked into the Emmis Communications office in New York for an informational interview in 2000, she had…
Trump’s 2020 Budget Is A Recipe of Disaster for Black Businesses, Says the U.S. Black Chambers
Small black-owned businesses, among the nation’s most rapidly growing firms in recent years, could be hindered by President Trump’s budget…
Hennessy Launches $10 Million Fund for HBCU Graduate Students
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Hennessy have partnered up to launch of the Hennessy Fellows Program, a $10…
Magic Johnson Joins Ice Cube’s Bidding Group to Acquire Sports Networks From Disney
Rapper, actor, and entrepreneur O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson Sr. announced Wednesday that Magic Johnson has joined his underdog bid to…
Rapper and Fyre Festival Co-Founder Ja Rule Reportedly in Tax Trouble
Ja Rule may be in tax trouble once again. The rapper and Fyre Festival co-founder, born as Jeffrey Atkins, reportedly…
Jackie Robinson’s Daughter on Carrying on Her Father’s Legacy and Working With Budweiser
Years before integration was legal in the United States, Jackie Robinson, at 28 years old, changed history by stepping onto…
This Tech Summit Continues to Spearhead Innovation in Haiti
The Haiti Tech Summit is back for its third annual conference and changes are in full effect. Founded in 2017,…
Ready or Not: Should You Start Your Own Business?
Small business ownership can be many different things to many different types of small business owners. For the objectives of…
Four Tips on How to Give a Knockout Presentation
Giving a presentation in front of your peers, clients, or in front of a board is one of the more…
Capitalism, Economic Development, Gentrification: Who Benefits?
Capitalism, economic development, and gentrification. Major cities are being impacted by this trio. Some people revere them as the driving…
The Best Way to Electronically File Taxes, Plus, Deductions You May Have Missed
Today is the day that all taxes are due. So how do you digitize your taxes and claim your deductions?…
Kamala Harris, Other Dems Are Rejecting PACs, But Not All Are Bad
With the upcoming 2020 elections, political action committees (PACs) are a hot topic. Sen. Kamala Harris made it clear that…
7 Black Characters You Should Know
The Episode IX trailer for the latest Star Wars movie was just released. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will…
PayPal Exec, Peggy Alford, Poised to Become First Black Woman to Sit on Facebook’s Board
Peggy Alford, the senior vice president, core markets at PayPal—has been tapped to serve on Facebook’s board of directors—and is…
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WNBA top draft pick Jackie Young is living out her childhood dreams. “As a kid, it was always my dream…
Fast Food Mogul, Serial Entrepreneur La-Van Hawkins Dies at 61
La-Van Hawkins, a black entrepreneur in the food industry, just died at the age of 61, reports Crain’s. Hawkins was…
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches $6.9 Million Effort to Increase Diversity of STEM Students
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative recently announced that it will award $6.9 million to support several universities in increasing diversity efforts…
What You Need to Know Before Launching a Home-Based Business
According to Small Biz Trends, 69% of entrepreneurs launch their businesses from home. Starting a home-based business can be exciting…
Business Plan Do’s and Don’ts
Your business plan is the step between pitching to and pinning down investors. Entire TV shows have been dedicated to…
Cannabis Brand Founded by CJ Wallace to Honor His Late Father, Notorious B.I.G.
Inspired by his late father, Christopher Wallace—aka—Notorious B.I.G., CJ Wallace created Think BIG as a movement to challenge the world…
With Bankruptcy Filing, An End of An Era at Johnson Publishing
Creating shockwaves throughout the African American community, Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Co., the once-iconic publishing company that for years had been…
25-Year-Old Nigerian Entrepreneur Is One of the Top Young Wealth Creators
25-year-old Nigerian fintech entrepreneur Odunayo Eweniyi was voted one of the Top 100 Inspirational Women in Nigeria. Forbes Africa named…