BE Modern Man: Meet ‘the Global Asset,’ Jerome Brown
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
New LGBTQ Summer Read Challenges Notions of Black Masculinity
Hardships. Growing pains. Revelations. Triumphs. Victories. Being a free black man in America has its advantages as well as disadvantages…
Top Executives Salute Diversity Pioneer Who Turned ‘Black Rage’ Into Corporate Empowerment
Dr. Price Cobbs was considered one of the most important change agents we have seen in corporate America when it…
L.A.-Based Program Will Benefit Black Women Business Owners
In an effort that will benefit black women business owners, the Small Business Majority is launching its Women Entrepreneurship Program…
Congressional Black and Hispanic Organizations Receive $1 Million Each from Walmart
With the purpose of expanding internship opportunities for youths of color, and in an effort to help place more blacks…
This Teen Knows Microsoft Word Better Than You Ever Will
A teen from Cary, North Carolina, won the distinction as one of the best users of Microsoft Word in the…
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – NO. 8: Black Business Leaders Rebuke Japanese Prime Minister’s Racist Remarks
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
ICV Partners Raises $585 Million For Newest Fund, Marking its Largest Fundraising Ever
Achieving its largest fundraising ever, ICV Partners has raised $585 million in committed capital for its fourth fund. The New…
Black Journalist Orgs Slam News Station for Airing Controversial Photo of Nia Wilson
Several prominent black media groups are condemning a local television news station that aired a photo that they say criminalizes…
Stop Driving Yourself Crazy: How Not to Compete With Yourself
If we really take an honest assessment, there have been times when we compared ourselves to others’ successes, accomplishments, or…
This Organization Is Providing Sharp Suits to Black Men and Boys
When you look good you feel good. But beyond that colloquialism, looking the part professionally, especially as a black man,…
What’s At Stake in the Fight to Save SCOTUS and Voting Rights in America
As Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh continues to make rounds of congressional courtesy calls seeking support, civil rights groups have…
Bank of America’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer On Achieving Diversity Goals
It’s a demanding responsibility to design and implement an inclusive, global rubric for a corporation with more than 200,000 employees…
Spotify’s ‘Sound Up Bootcamp’ for Women of Color Podcasters Has Chosen Their Winners!
A few months back, we reported that Spotify was looking to help launch and finance podcasts for women of color.…
Shonda Rhimes Announces 8 New Netflix Original Series
Acclaimed TV producer Shonda Rhimes has eight original Neflix productions in the works. Rhimes, the showrunner who created hit series…
Urban Maryland Family Breaks Barriers with Tropical Smoothie Café Franchise
It’s proven through entrepreneurship, that anyone can succeed without ever owning a prior business or having any additional background or…
Pillar To Post Franchisee Carries On Legacy After Losing Her Husband
When Jacqueline Gathers purchased a Pillar To Post Home Inspectors franchise with her husband Joseph in 2016, she had no…
T.I.’s Grand Hustle – Black Enterprise
Hey I ain’t trippin’ pimp but the truth isReally you don’t know meYeah you know they call me T.I.But you…
WNBA Champ Lisa Leslie Speaks at National Basketball Retired Players Association Summit
WNBA champion Lisa Leslie was recently a key panelist at the National Basketball Retired Players Association’s (NBRPA) Annual Legends Conference,…
Blavity Founder Raises More Money Than Any Other Black Female Founder in 2018
Morgan DeBaun, the 28-year-old cofounder and CEO of the media outlet Blavity, announced Friday that she raised $6.5 milllion in…
U.S. Navy Lifts Ban on Dreadlocks and Other Hairstyles
The U.S. Navy has ended a long-standing hair policy that critics say unfairly targeted women of color in the service.…
On the Green: 33 Conversation Starters for Networking while Golfing
For many people, the idea of golfing can be intimidating because of the elite nature and history of the game.…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE DESIGNER,’ WILLIAM MALCOLM
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Cultivating a Community for Creative Millennials of Color
Leaving no stone unturned in the realm of content creation, conversation facilitation, and event curation, Driven Society has become part…
New Inspirational Online Series Unpacks the Journey of Creatives of Color
Creatives looking for some inspiration? This show may be for you. Corey Emanuel Omnimedia recently launched its first online docu-portrait…
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – NO. 11: BLACK RECORD LABELS
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
This Woman Turned Her Love For Great Cocktails into a Business
Adrienne Walker always had a love for entertaining her girlfriends and making great cocktails. But when she started to get…
The Webinar for Black Women Founders in Need of Capital
Businesses owned by women of color have risen an astounding 467% in the past two decades, making them the nation’s…
How an Artist Created a Talking Doll to Help Depressed Young Girls and Promote Self-Esteem
TiffanyJ is no stranger to artistic expression and self-esteem advocacy. As a child, she suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts.…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘MR. COMMUNITY’ LAMAR TYLER
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
‘The Hate U Give’ Author Angie Thomas Talks About Upcoming Film and Using Love to Combat Hate
Angie Thomas’ debut novel, The Hate U Give, became an instant success, topping The New York Times best-seller list and…
Black-Owned Cosmetics Line, Pat McGrath Labs, Surpasses 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, bringing…
Black Women in Corporate America, Ready to Lead
Black women can achieve power in corporate America, if we get real about the barriers we’re facing, if we’re united…
Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi Launched a Hilarious New Podcast
A new podcast has graced our presence featuring author Luvvie Ajayi and actress/comedian Yvonne Orji, who both proudly represent their…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Defense Attorney Marcus Sandifer
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 the ADC Kid Davon Clark
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 the Entrepreneur Coach Chike Uzoka
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Beyonce and Balmain Launch Beychella-Inspired Apparel to Benefit Black Students
Beyoncé fans will be able to relive the Beychella experience thanks to a new capsule collection inspired by the wardrobe…
Dire Consequences for Blacks, Others Groups Expected with Supreme Court Pick
Of all of President Donald Trump’s demagoguery against free speech, the press, religious rights, due process, and women’s control over…
Ne-Yo, Holberton School Help Homeless Student Become Software Engineer
A then-homeless Max Johnson entered the Holberton School, a project-based alternative to college for aspiring software engineers, not knowing what…
BE Modern Man: Meet Your Favorite DJ Dwight Dexter Flowers Jr.
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
From Wall Street to Redefining Financial News For Black Professionals
Kori Hale has spent just over six years away from her desk on Wall Street, but the startup founder of…
Natural Hair Entrepreneur Mahisha Dellinger Will Debut Show on OWN
Mahisha Dellinger, the founder of natural hair care product company CURLS LLC, has a new series on OWN (the Oprah…
Report: Nope, Not the Smartphone. Radio Is No. 1 Audio Platform for Black People
A new Nielsen report reveals that when it comes to content platforms, radio is No.1 for black and Hispanic consumers.…
Our Audience Offers 21 Ways the WNBA Could Up Game Attendance
A’ja Wilson, a WNBA player for the Las Vegas Aces, recently took to social media to complain about the pay…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Community Director Gerard Littlejohn
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
4 Behaviors You May Be Ignoring That Breakdown Business Relationships
When it comes to doing great business, healthy relationships are at the root of everything. Creating, cultivating, and maintaining relationships…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘MR. HIGHER LEARNING’ HARRISON GRIGSBY
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Why It’s Never Too Late to Buy Bitcoin
I get some version of this sentiment every single day I talk to someone not into cryptocurrency about buying into…
Calling All Black Nerds: Blerd City Con is Coming to New York
Black nerds aka Blerds, this event is for you. Blerd City Con is coming to Brooklyn, New York, July 13…
‘You Sleep When You Die’ is Foolishness
There is a popular phrase in the entrepreneurship community regarding sleep. Quotes like, “you sleep when you die” and trending…
She May Be the First Black Woman in New Orleans to Raise $2 Million in Capital for Her Startup
Sevetri Wilson recently raised $2 million in capital to expand her tech startup, ExemptMeNow, a SaaS platform designed to help…
SheaMoisture Founder Launches $100 Million Fund for Women Entrepreneurs of Color at Essence Festival
On Thursday, SheaMoisture haircare and skincare products founder Richelieu Dennis announced a $100 million fund for women entrepreneurs of color…
Don’t Trust Dollar Stores, You May Be Paying More for Less
Dollar Tree and other discount chains have been popping up in bulk around the country and making a mint in…
The 4 Things You Need to Do While Unemployed
Most people would agree, being unemployed sucks, especially if you’ve been desperately looking for a new job for quite some…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE COMMUNITY BUILDER,’ LAWRENCE ADJAH
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Obama Foundation Hires Consultant To Ensure Diverse Workforce
The Obama Foundation has hired a diversity consultant that will monitor and enforce the Obamas’ pledge of ensuring that contracting…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET THE THERAPIST ARRON MULLER
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Power Couple Creates Unique Travel Experience for AfroPunk
AfroPunk has gained worldwide popularity for its music festival that celebrates black alternative culture, music, and art across three continents…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE TECH VETERAN,’ ROBERT M. HARTSFIELD JR.
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…