Eboni K. Williams and Angela Yee Talk Femininity as Strength
Women from all professions and industries came out to hear an intimate conversation in New York City between attorney and…
Know When to Fold ‘Em: When Is It Time to Close Your Small Business?
There was a newly-opened men’s clothing store located in an affluent area I would drove by frequently when my son…
Black-Owned Huntington Learning Center Franchises Are Teaching Kids and Making Profits
Wendy Tilford is a wife, mother of two, and owner of three Huntington Learning Center franchises—two in Houston and one…
10 Common Health Issues Entrepreneurs Face
There are many perks of being the head honcho, but the toll of pursuing success in entrepreneurship can also be…
She Owns 7 McDonald’s Restaurants in Atlanta and She Just Made Business History
Vicki Chancellor never expected she would become an entrepreneur, let alone that she would own seven McDonald’s restaurants in Atlanta…
Advice for Black Entrepreneurs: How To Avoid Marketing To The Wrong People
It happens all the time. People invest a ton of money into starting a business they believe in. They build…
DJ Whoo Kid Collaborates With New Streaming Platform For Independent Hip-Hop Artists
Independent hip- hop artists rejoice. There’s a new platform in town. MyMy Hip Hop is the streaming music platform that…
Why the College Admissions Scandal Angers Black Folks
Some see it as an egregious flexing of white privilege: A virtual bomb erupted this week over revelations that wealthy…
Detroit Couple Builds Chitlin’-Cleaning Empire
Bruce and Cynthia Tucker built a successful business around one of the oldest and most fundamental components of soul food:…
27-Year-Old Co-Founds Children’s Urgent Care Center in Birmingham
She may be the youngest healthcare administrator in the country. 27-year-old Tiffany Alexander is the co-founder of Pediatrics PM—a pediatric…
Could Tami Sawyer Become The First Female Memphis Mayor?
It’s official! Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer announced that she is running to become the next mayor in Memphis. This…
Gloria Boyland, One of The Most Powerful Women in Corporate America, Drives Innovation At FedEx
BLACK ENTERPRISE recently unveiled our roster of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America, identifying the highest-ranking female executives of…
3 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Repurpose Content In Your Content Marketing Strategy
Ask content marketing thought leaders and they’ll likely all agree you should repurpose your content to increase your business’s ROI.…
This Robot Protects Diverse Groups from Western Culture – SXSW
A robot designed to complete a unique task was unveiled at this year’s SXSW. The Preservation Robot protects global cultural…
Chemist Candice Bridge Lands Second Grant for Her Forensics Research on Sexual Assault
Chemist and University of Central Florida professor Candice Bridge just received a $354,000 grant to fund her forensics research which…
Congressional Effort Underway to Keep Increasing Black Franchise Owners
Black entrepreneurs have long turned to franchising as a way to launch businesses, build assets, and create jobs where they…
Was Babe Ruth Black? – Black Enterprise
Suspicions that Babe Ruth was a person of color have been swamping around for decades. Born George Herman “Babe” Ruth…
Aw, Shucks! There’s a Black Woman-Owned Baltimore Oyster Bar Opening Soon
It’s no secret: Maryland is known for seafood. Celebrities including Oprah Winfrey have publicly stated how great the seafood is…
Meet the Black Woman Promoted by Elon Musk to Lead Diversity at Tesla
Executives leading the charge in diversity and inclusion are leaning more towards the practice of belonging to create more inclusive…
Ingressive Capital is Investing in Africa and Its Tech Startups
Ingressive Capital just launched its venture fund and investing in Africa. The fund is interested in cutting $50-100,000 checks to…
A Black Man’s View: 5 Ways To Be A Better Male Ally In The Workplace
#MeToo, #TimesUp, and terminations of high-profile executives accused of sexual misconduct has spurned a conversation among some men asking, “How…
How to Be a Better Male Ally to Black Women in the Workplace
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) reported women own more than 11.6 million companies in the United States,…
How To Become Visible Through Personal Branding in the Social Age
For some professionals, personal branding is a must—while for others it seems like a distraction in this social age. But…
Adobe Partners with Creatives of Color to Make More Diverse Stock Photos
Is your stock imagery suffering from a lack of diversity? Adobe has a solution. The company recently teamed up with…
Black-Owned Cosmetics Line, Pat McGrath Labs, Said To Surpass Kylie Jenner’s In Valuation
Black-owned makeup line Pat McGrath Labs recently secured a $60 million deal from New York-based investment firm Eurazeo Brands, with…
An Honest Conversation About Race in the Workplace
Dealing with issues related to race in the workplace is a challenge for many professionals of color. Nearly every black…
Kamala Harris Addresses Criticism, Black Girl Magic, And More at Women of Power Summit
In a room packed with nearly 1,500 black women, Sen. Kamala Harris took the stage at the 2019 Women of…
7 Black Millennial Financial Experts to Follow on Instagram in 2019
Based on Bank of America’s research, millennials are more financially savvy than we give them credit. They are actively seeking…
Stacey Abrams Teases Presidential Run at the Women of Power Summit [Watch]
Nearly 1,500 black women at the 2019 Women of Power Summit rejoiced when Stacey Abrams revealed that she has her…
African American Economics: Real Facts
Black families are more confident about achieving the American Dream than the general population. However, African Americans fall short on…
Black Woman-Founded Startup Closes $13M in Series A Funding
Landit, a market leader in personalized career management, recently announced that it closed $13 million in an oversubscribed Series A…
Adtalem Global Education CEO Lisa Wardell on Being Intentional In Your Career
Lisa Wardell is the president and CEO of Adtalem Global Education and is on the 2019 Black Enterprise “The Most…
JPMorgan Kicks In Another $15 Million to Advance Economic Growth in Detroit
JPMorgan Chase has committed $15 million in Detroit to help more black residents benefit from the continued economic recovery in…
3 Ways Bad Health Habits Can Cut Into Your Bottom Line
Not living as healthy a life as possible can lead to more than just physical challenges. The fiscal results can…
Major Key Alert: How to Craft the Perfect 30-Second Elevator Pitch
Many entrepreneurs struggle to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. If only you could present yourself and your credentials compellingly, you…
15 Black Artists Who Died Too Young
Whitney Houston. Prince. Michael Jackson. These are some of the recent musical superstars who seemed to have passed just too…
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Workplace Wellness: You Are The Most Valuable Asset of Your Business
Foggy mind in the morning. Mindless consumption of caffeinated beverages. Racing heart rates. A general feeling of being overwhelmed and…
Regina King, Her Rise to Hollywood Royalty, And How She Survived Financial Hard Times
Regina King delivered a tearful and moving speech on Sunday when she won the Academy Award for best supporting actress…
The Official Women of Power Summit 2019 Recap [Day 1]
It’s hard to remain unbiased when you’re responsible for hosting the largest summit and celebration for professional black women. So,…
AT&T: We’ll Spend $3 Billion with Black Suppliers by 2020
AT&T has committed to spending $3 billion with black suppliers across the U.S. by 2020. Since 1968, the company has…
New Bill Could Help Black Banks Raise Capital, Cut Costs, and Attract Black Investors
A new bill could help black banks raise more capital and boost small business lending in the African American community.…
Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity
For decades, Black Enterprise has been charting the participation of African Americans in corporate America. But despite years of sounding…
Most Powerful Black Women in Corporate America
A black woman may not be the image that comes to mind for most people when they hear corporate power—and…
Most Powerful Black Women in Corporate America
A black woman may not be the image that comes to mind for most people when they hear corporate power—and…
14th Annual Women of Power Summit—the Ultimate Conference for Black Women—Arrives In Las Vegas
More than 1,500 women and men are set to join the 14th annual Women of Power Summit hosted by ADP…
Are Black People Hindering Diversity and Inclusion Progress?
In January, BLACK ENTERPRISE posted an article that featured one of my Facebook posts “16 Things Black People Do to…
General Motors is Making a Large Contribution to the STEM Community
Thousands of STEM professionals gathered at the annual BEYA STEM Conference in Washington, D.C., to connect and learn from each…
7 Black-Owned Etsy Shops and Black Artisans That Should Be On Your Radar
If you’re looking to #BuyBlack all-year round, but don’t know where to start, black-owned Etsy shops and the black artisans…
Career Coaches Share How Black Women Can Level Up Their Careers
Executive coaching can cost a pretty penny. Nevertheless, it’s worth the investment. Especially when looking to take a career to…
Black Trump Administration Official Honored with Drum Major for Justice Award
Despite America’s painful past, our great nation is experiencing a modern era of small business proliferation that is emerging under…
Black Girls Code: 15-year-old Charmienne Butterfield Started Coding at Age 8
Black Girls Code recently launched a series entitled, #FutureTechBoss where they are highlighting some extremely inspirational young girls in the…
Bad Ass Black Women: Time to Claim Your Place in History
Embrace your power! Own your truth! Tell your story! Your time is now! Virtually every black woman has a personal…
HBCU Bennett College Loses Its Accreditation and Black Women Are In Mourning
My heart just sank as I found out that Bennett College lost its accreditation. Back in December, I wrote about…
Report: Queen Latifah Plans to Build Affordable Housing in Newark
NJ.com is reporting that rapper-turned-movie-star Queen Latifah (born Dana Owens) is planning a $14 million dollar project to build affordable…
Fashion House Prada Brings in Ava DuVernay to Help with PR Damage Control
After facing recent backlash over selling monkey-faced keychains that many saw as a emulating historically racist blackface, Prada is attempting…
Rev. Jesse Jackson and Black Leaders Discuss The Wealth Gap at the Wall Street Project Economic Summit
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund’s 22nd Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit kicked off with a bang…
Black Enterprise Returns To Charlotte With An Event To Move Black Businesses ‘FWD’
In announcing earlier this week that its premier summit for African American entrepreneurs and black businesses will make a return…
When the Killer Is Not So Silent
Editor’s Note: This is a republishing of an article from 2009. We mourn the loss of our colleague, journalist Chana…
Serena Williams Serves Up Another Directorship: She Joins Poshmark’s Board of Directors
Serena Williams is flexing her influential muscles by adding another directorship under her belt—she has joined the board of directors…