The $1 Menu Is the Quickest Way to Being Broke – 5 Lies That Keep You in Debt
We all have those lies, large and small, we tell ourselves to justify why we do the things that we…
10 Questions to Ask Before Signing on With a Debt Settlement Company
Debt settlement might seem like an easy out, but there are many risks involved. If you’re considering hiring the services…
Black Entrepreneurs Are Leveling Up with TD Jakes
On April 6, we soared to new heights with TD Jakes in Atlanta, Georgia, as we kicked off the first…
10 Highest-Paying College Degrees for African Americans
As we all know, college isn’t cheap. With students saddled with unprecedented amounts of debt, it is critical that college…
For the Record, ‘Jemele Hill is Unbothered’ and Has a New Spotify Podcast
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 26: Jemele Hill attends ‘Spotify – Jemele Hill is Unbothered’ at Gitano on March…
5 Ways To Be Productive Working From Home
Time is life’s most overlooked resource, and every day, we’re present with oh-so-many opportunities to throw it away. Distractions. Faux…
Arvin Jones Accepts 2019 NSBE Lifetime Achievement in Industry Award
At the National Society of Black Engineers’ (NSBE) 45th Annual Convention held in Detroit, General Motors’ Arvin Jones received the…
Tapped to Sit on Fed Board, Herman Cain Straddles Fence Between Business Success and Political Controversy
Perhaps no other black business person stirs up more polarizing debate than Herman Cain. The former head of Godfather’s Pizza,…
Stephen A. Smith’s Most Controversial Public Comments
Controversy sells—and oftentimes it pays—a lot. Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN sports journalist known for his provocative commentary, is a…
Big Sean Gives HBCU Students an Opportunity to Participate in Entrepreneurship
Detroit native Sean “Big Sean” Anderson announced a team of five students from Florida A&M University as the winners of…
How I Revisited the Last Moments of Martin Luther King’s Life
When I agreed to travel to Jackson, Tennessee, to speak to students, faculty, staff, and community members at their Inaugural…
Beyonce’s 2019 Boss Moves – Black Enterprise
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has proven time and time again that there is nothing that she cannot do. At 37 years…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Chicago’s First Black Woman Mayor, Lori Lightfoot
A black woman makes political history again: On Tuesday, Lori Lightfoot became Chicago’s first black woman mayor. Lightfoot achieves another…
McDonald’s Celebrates Black Excellence Through New ‘Black & Positively Golden ‘Campaign
McDonald’s USA rolled out its largest campaign in 16 years targeting African American consumers on Friday. The new campaign, titled…
Tips on Quitting Your Job to Start a Business; Like a Boss
Considering leaving your 9 to 5 to grow your own business? You should negotiate quitting strategically to avoid burning bridges.…
“Jussie Smollett is like a son to me:” Maxine Waters and Other Stars Defend the “Empire” Actor at the NAACP Image Awards
Leave it up to Chris Rock to address the elephant in the room at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards…
Black Women Can’t Wait 106 Years for Equal Pay
Today is National Equal Pay Day and it is only right to address the fact that black women work twice…
Intel Capital Announces New Partnership with HBCUvc
Intel Capital recently announced its new partnership with HBCUvc, a nonprofit that trains black and Latinx students attending historically black…
Nipsey Hussle Reflected on His Legacy a Year Before His Death [VIDEO]
It may be the millennial generation’s Tupac moment—the untimely death of rap star Nipsey Hussle. While the 33-year-old rapper, whose…
5 Ways to ‘Boss Up’ Your Career with These Career-Coaching Tips
According to Forbes, career coaching is a $2 billion, global industry. It seems you can’t sling a hashtag without finding…
Turning The Electoral Map Blue, One Local Election At A Time
Madison Paige is on a mission to change the colors of the nation’s electoral map. As the founder of Bold…
Laila Ali On Lessons From Her Dad, Her Kids in the Ring, and Her Latest Partnership [VIDEO]
In addition to her undefeated boxing record and being the daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali is a…
Is Your Content Marketing Strategy Failing? How to Know and What to Do
You’ve crafted your blog strategy, painstakingly laid out an editorial calendar, and spent countless hours (and perhaps precious cash) creating…
Life after “Queer Eye”: Interview with Deborah Jones, Co-Owner of Jones BBQ
If you have tuned into Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye season 3, you have probably already seen the endearing and…
Rapper T.I.-Backed Startup Launches Free Mobile Service for Low-Income Communities
Moolah Mobile, a service that turns Android devices into native advertising platforms, partnered with SurgePhone Wireless to launch the first…
Why Black People Pay a Shady Tax Plus a Black Tax and What to Do About It
It’s been said (and proven in many cases) that black people have to work twice as hard to get half…
Nigerian FinTech Platform Amplify Gets Acquired by OneFi
Amplified Payments Ltd., a fintech company that builds and facilitates payment solutions and digital financial transactions in Nigeria, recently got…
Oprah Announces New Shows to Air on Apple TV Plus
This past week in Cupertino, California, at Apple’s news release, Oprah Winfrey unveiled the content she plans to roll out…
Her Magic Moment: Meet the New President of Magic Johnson Enterprises
Christina Francis has made a lifelong habit of being a quiet power. The ability to lay low while doing great…
5 Tips for Hiring Top Talent and Increasing Loyalty In Your Business
Regardless of any mission statement or list of core values, the ultimate goal for every company is to make money.…
Viola Davis Brings Black Girl Magic; Words of Wisdom to WorkHuman Conference
The WorkHuman conference sponsored by Globoforce is cloud-based software for employee performance management and recognition. It all started with the…
A Look Back at Dr. Dre’s $70 Million USC Donation in 2013
Hip-hop legend Dr. Dre deleted an Instagram post in which he proudly spoke of his daughter’s acceptance into the University…
Protecting Your Startup Idea: The Vital Areas to Safeguard
The struggle associated with launching a startup can feel all-consuming. Developing the idea, engaging with others, securing funding, refining concepts,…
Award-winning Filmmaker Tells the Stories of Black Businesses Through a Historic Lens
Oftentimes, when mainstream business success stories are told, the African American experience is overlooked despite the fact that black folks…
New Skills at Work Initiative Can Help Black Americans Compete in the Future of Work
African Americans will be among those who can benefit from a $350 million investment by JPMorgan Chase to get workers…
3 Social Media Hacks Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Are you a small business owner who often finds yourself staring blankly at your digital device wondering what the heck…
Former MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes Launches New Tech Venture
Former MoviePass CEO and the Urbanworld Film Festival founder, Stacy Spikes is launching his next company PreShow, an ad-supported theater…
Millennial Entrepreneur Turns Down $1 Million Deal; His Advice on Growing Your Business
Before social media became an extension of our daily lives, millennial entrepreneur Jabari Johnson was interviewing the biggest names in…
Kapor Center Launches a $1M Grant Competition for Tech Diversity
Recently, the Kapor Center announced the launch of the Tech Done Right Challenge, a $1M national grant competition to enhance…
How to Take on Your Marketing as a Startup Founder
Startups that have a great marketing plan and product are leaps and bounds ahead of many starting a business. One…
How to Unlock Your Earning Power
The idea of being in control of your earning power is a huge draw for those looking to soar to…
3 Reasons Your Small Business Should Be Creating More Visual Content
Are you using platforms like Facebook and Twitter to grow your small business? Are you hoping to attract more customers…
Black Nutritionist Dr. Rovenia Brock Breaks Down Why Health Is Wealth
You’ve probably heard it time and time again that health is wealth—and it’s true. But have you heard it from…
OneUnited Bank Introduces ‘Queen Card’
OneUnited Bank, the largest black-owned bank in the nation (and No.1 on the ‘Banks’ list of the BE 100‘s listing…
Serena Williams Wants to Invest in Female Founders of Color
Serena Williams recently joined Austin-based startup Bumble Fund to set her sights on investing in female founders of color. In…
5 Growth Hacks That Your Competitors Don’t Want You to Know
It can be pretty frustrating to see other businesses selling the same product or service as you, doing a far…
The Black Woman Who Helped Turn Trap Music Into A Museum
When T.I.’s manager and business partner Douglas Peterson first contacted music video producer Antwanette McLaughlin to present her with an…
Young Women in New York: Audition This Saturday for a Free Entertainment Boot Camp
The Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) Summer Academy is holding auditions for women ages 18-26, in New York City,…
What Black Investors Need to Know about Opportunity Zones
The ante is high as there is a massive amount of capital gains that could be invested in Opportunity Zones.…
Voter Suppression Tactics Prove Many Fear the Power of the Black Vote in 2020
A voice that cannot be ignored is the one that goes to the polls and casts a ballot. For generations…
How to Start a Business You Love
When you look at successful CEOs and entrepreneurs in your community, what do you see that they have in common?…
Harvard University Sued for Allegedly Profiting From Slave Photos
A Connecticut woman is suing Harvard University for “wrongful seizure, possession and expropriation” of images of 19th-century slaves who she…
While You’re Getting Paid for NCAA Brackets, A New Bill Proposes College Athletes Get Paid
A Republican congressman is pushing to pass a new bill that would allow student-athletes to make money off of their…
How to Keep Marketing Your Business During a Facebook Outage (Or Other Social Media Downtime)
It was recently reported that a staggering 68% of Americans use Facebook. Another interesting statistic is that 66% of monthly…
20 Must-Listen to Black Women Podcasts for 2019
Podcasting is a big business and one that is expected to keep growing. According to Podcast Insights, there are currently…
Meet the Black Pilot Teaching Kids How To Fly
The fear of flying (aviophobia) keeps many people from experiencing traveling. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about…
Social Media Management for Small Businesses: How to Do It
For many small business owners, social media is a burden or afterthought. It’s a time-consuming hassle that often gets left…
The Importance of Meditation: How to Stay Calm at Work
Having one of those days when you’re buried in paperwork while your boss piles on a list of unrealistic demands…
Google is Once Again Looking for Podcasters and Creators of Color for 2019
The Google Podcasts Creator Program, run by PRX, is back and is looking for its next round of participants. The…
5 Reasons Why Mentors Matter
If you trace all the way back to biblical days up until the 21st century, you will find that mentorship…