TNT Orders a Late-Night Pilot Series Hosted By Actress Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash may become the next host to rule late night television. According to a report in Variety, TNT has…
Malik Yoba to Black Men on Mental Health: You Are Not Alone
There is a culture of silence when it comes to addressing mental health issues in the black community. And, as…
She Won Master Chef Junior. Now She’s Redesigning This Resort’s Menu
Jasmine Stewart says she wants to someday be like TV competition chef Bobby Flay. She’s already on her way. The…
Couple Launches Sensual Subscription Box Service
Most entrepreneurs will tell you, running a business is hard work. Succeeding in small business often means grueling hours during…
You Can Now Attend New York University School of Medicine Completely Free of Charge
The news is shaking up the education world: New York University School of Medicine just announced that all current and…
The New York Times Pays Tribute to Overlooked Black Women Who’ve Made History
In an attempt to right its past wrongs, The New York Times launched an obituary series titled “Overlooked” earlier this…
Black-ish Creator Just Signed a Deal with Netflix and Insiders are Saying It’s Worth $100 Million
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris just entered into a multi-year deal to create a new series exclusive to Netflix, according to…
Pack Your Bags and Head to Black Men XCEL
Preparing for a trip entails a lot of work. You have to make sure that all of your work is…
29-Year Old Venture Capitalist Talks Putting More Money in The Hands of Women of Color
As a 29-year-old vice president at Trimantium Capital and the founder of Twenty65 Fund, Abyah Nycole Wynn is a rare…
New Black Political Force Raises $3.5 Million, Prepares for Midterm Election Battles
A new political force has emerged that may help advance the economic and wealth-building status of African Americans. The Black…
Chief Diversity Officer of Paris-Based Publicis Groupe Maximizes ‘The Power of One’
For Sandra Sims-Williams, diversity and inclusion represent a deep professional and personal passion, helping to serve as “an active and…
Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores Are Growing
Haircare is a billion-dollar industry thanks largely in part to black women. A 2018 Nielsen report shows that African Americans…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE MILLENNIAL MARKETER’ MARCUS DAMAS
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Boutique Owner Has Success With QVC-Like, ‘Sparkle’ Parties on Facebook
Virginia-based boutique owner Charis Jones says she has brought in over $1 million in sales in just seven months with…
Survey Finds Black Business Ownership in the U.S. Jumped 400% in One Year
African American business owners are on the rise. According to the Minority 2018 Small Business Trends survey, the number of…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE RENAISSANCE MAN’ JUSTIN REESE
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
From Assistant to CEO of Record Label Putting Out Positive Music by Young Talent
Lena Jenkins-Smith, CEO of Young Millennium Records, knows more than a thing or two about paying dues. Starting her career…
How This Black Doctor Is Changing The Industry When It Comes To Skin Care
People of color have been underrepresented by the beauty industry for an immeasurable amount of time. This is particularly true…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE ARTIST’ ARMANDO BRASWELL
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Innovator Wins Award for Creating Technology To Help People Raise Bail Money [VIDEO]
At the recent Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, event sponsor Koch Industries and its Georgia Pacific subsidiary…
Bozoma Saint John is Helping Papa John’s Re-Brand
Marketing diva Bozoma Saint John has a daunting task in her new role as the chief marketing officer at Endeavor…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE BRAND STRATEGIST’ HOWARD FRANKLIN
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors to Teach College Courses on Social Justice
The Black Lives Matter movement has been a force to be reckoned with since it was sparked by a social…
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – No. 5: BET Sells for $3 Billion Creating America’s First Black Billionaire
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
An Adult Coloring Book to Help Entrepreneurs and Employees De-stress
Latoya Nicole turned a frustrating moment at work into 24Shades of Business, an adult coloring book and stress-relieving tool for…
BE Modern Man: Meet Mr. External Affairs Kenny D. Thompson Jr.
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
BE Modern Man: Meet Dillard University President Walter M. Kimbrough
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Podcasting: A Secret Weapon to Help Business Leaders Connect With Employees
Over the last two years, organizations and mega-companies such as Prudential, Marriott, and John Hopkins Children Hospital have adopted podcasting…
How She Became the Youngest Black McDonald’s Owner in the U.S.
Jade Colin made headlines earlier this month when The Black Professional broke the news that she held the title of…
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – No. 6: Maynard Jackson Becomes Atlanta’s First Black Mayor
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
Power of Walking Away: Tamron Hall Talks Life after ‘Today’
When Tamron Hall walked away from the Today show early last year, fans were shocked, appalled, and disappointed that the…
‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson, Celebrities, and Athletes Celebrate African Americans in Golf
Golf is more than a game, it’s a business tool played by executives, an overwhelming majority of Fortune 500 CEOs,…
11 Black-Owned Nail Salons in New York You Can Support
I often marvel at the artistry of some women’s nails on Instagram, while riding the subway, and when networking. You…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE SOCIAL BROKER’ JAMERUS PAYTON
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
New Requirements for Student-Athletes Puts Focus on Academics
There are a number of high school student-athletes who dream of playing college sports upon graduation. Three major college sports…
From Patent Attorney to CertaPro Painters Franchisee, Woman Shines in Male-Dominated Businesses
There are currently over 2,500 different categories of franchise businesses in the US today. That number can be overwhelming when…
How This Former Model Turned Entrepreneur Started a Vintage Clothing Boutique at 50
After 30 years of working, many people would be looking forward to retirement. But with the launch of Indigo Style,…
Today We Recognize Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Because Wage Discrimination is Real
By now, most of us are aware that women earn about 80 cents to every dollar made by a man.…
Smooth Operators: The Men Behind One of the Largest Black-Owned Private Equity Firms
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Syncreon represents one of the most impactful companies that you’ve never heard of. Managing the supply chain…
This Successful Auto Dealer Is Mining Automotive Treasure
Folklore says pirates such as Blackbeard buried their treasures along the Eastern Florida Coastline between what is now a small…
Nonprofit To Give Up To $50,000 To Collaborators Helping Black Businesses
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is offering up to $50,000 to individuals or organizations in at least five cities…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Beyoncé
Fans, stans, and members of the Beyhive have been obsessively following Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s illustrious career for the last 21 years,…
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – No. 7: Black-Owned Investment Banks Help Restore Economy
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
Rapper YG Donates $150,000 to GirlCodeLA
Rapper and entrepreneur YG donated $150,000 to startup company GirlCodeLA to help usher in a generation of Los Angeles girl…
BE Modern Man: ‘Mr. Music’ Shamarr Allen
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
How Many Black Male Teachers Did You Have Growing Up?
Vincent Cobb II and Rashiid Coleman are the founders behind The Black Male Educators Convening, an organization on a mission…
Hurricane Byron: Media Titan Byron Allen
Whether it’s a hurricane that hits cities along the Gulf Coast or a blizzard blanketing the Midwest, 70 million viewers…
BE Modern Man: FedEx Executive Donald W. Comer
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
From Apartment Hangout to One-Day Conference for Creatives of Color
In 2016, Imani Ellis, a New York-based entertainment publicist, invited a few friends to her apartment in Harlem to share…
America’s Largest Black Auto Dealers Steer Through Challenges
Among the greatest challenges facing black auto dealers is the lack of succession plans and insufficient capital to acquire additional…
Using Venture Philanthropy to Invest in Entrepreneurs and Communities
Venture Philanthropy combines the power of Venture Capital resources with the potential positive impact of philanthropic ideas. Christal Jackson founded…
Black Enterprise Unveils Nation’s Largest Black-Owned Businesses In 2018
In many ways, 2017 proved to be both triumphant and bumpy for the nation’s largest black-owned businesses. Several companies on…
11 Ways Black Professionals Are Turning Up Labor Day Weekend
Mark our words when we tell you that there is no other place on earth that celebrates black men the…
21-Year-Old Tech Maven Already Has Google, Instagram, and Snapchat on his Resume
We are hearing more and more about African Americans taking a seat at the tech table but it is something…
New York City Completely Bans Smoking in Public Housing
The New York City Housing Authority issued a ban on smoking in all New York City public housing (including smoking…
How Black Women Entrepreneurs Expand Business Globally Through Cultural Pride
It’s no secret that black women entrepreneurs are making major boss moves. And today, culture can go beyond just a…
Morgan Stanley Conference Helps Multicultural Leaders Manage in Chaotic World
Scores of business leaders recently gathered at the posh Pierre Hotel in midtown Manhattan to receive the equivalent of a…
The ‘Next Black Female Mark Zuckerberg’ is Developing A.I. and Drone Technology at FAMU
Tishauna Wilson was one of the youngest and brightest stars in a room filled with notable community leaders, celebrities, and…
Troy Carter Leaves Spotify; Rumored Angry Over ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy
Variety is reporting that Troy Carter is leaving Spotify in September but will play an advisory role at the company.…
Exclusive: These Facebook Interns of Color Share Their Experience
An internship at Facebook is a coveted experience for many young people. For young people of color, it is a…