BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE DIGITAL GURU’ CALVIN MILLS JR.
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Floyd Mayweather’s ‘Billionaire Watch’ is Just One of His Many Ridiculously Priced Purchases
Known for his unbeatable boxing record (50-0), his astounding net worth of an estimated $1 billion, and his excessive spending…
BE MODERN MAN: MEET ‘THE GOOD DOCTOR’ Martez L. Prince
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 ‘MR. EMPOWERMENT’ CARLOS V. DAVIS
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Intel Corporation Names Window Snyder As Its First Chief Security Officer
Window Snyder will leave Fastly at the end of the month to join Intel’s Platform Security Division at its new…
It’s Time to Celebrate Black Men and their Excellence
Black men deserve their due. That is why we are celebrating the best of who they are at the 2nd…
How You Can Make Up To $300K Delivering Amazon Packages
Amazon ships 5 billion packages globally every year and now the company wants to give you a piece of the…
BET Genius Talks: Secrets to Success from Yvonne Orji, T.I., Charles King, and More
BET recently wrapped up their 18th annual award show over the weekend and presented a series of Genius Talks that…
All Star Code Raises Over $1 Million to Expand STEM Summer Program for Boys of Color
All Star Code (ASC) will carry out its mission to educate, prepare, and place young men of color in the…
Joe Jackson Brought as Much Talent to The Music World as He Did Havoc to His Family
He sired one of the most successful musical groups ever as well as the most famous entertainer of all time.…
This Woman is Helping 50,000 Sisters Travel Solo, Affordably
“As women, we need to give ourselves some time. We need to recoup. We must learn who we are, and…
The Black Films and TV Shows We Can’t Wait To See This Summer
A number of black-oriented movies and television shows debuted at the American Black Film Festival earlier this month, celebrating the…
27-Year-Old Restaurateur Brings More Flavor to New Orleans
In case you needed a compelling reason why it’s unfair to label millennials as lazy and entitled—meet Larry Morrow. At…
Therapy for Black Girls: Meet the Woman on a Mission To Reduce Mental Health Stigma
After watching the first Black Girls Rock awards show Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D. was inspired to create Therapy for Black…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Purpose Driver Reginald Foreman
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
How This Woman Landed Her Gourment Food Brand at Bloomingdale’s Stores
Genelle Drayton left a 10-year career in sports marketing and entertainment to take the entrepreneurial leap into the culinary industry—a…
What Songs Would Make the Cut of Your ’90s R&B ‘Love Is’ Spotify Playlist?
In honor of the new show, Love Is____, which premiered last night on OWN, and following suit of the creators,…
UC Berkeley to Offer Course on Singer, Songwriter Frank Ocean
R&B artist Frank Ocean is joining an esteemed class of entertainers whose lyrics, image, and cultural impact have been adpated…
$1.55 Million Investment To Help Black Businesses in Detroit Flourish
JPMorgan Chase is contributing $1.55 million to three new small business investments taking part in a conference for black businesses…
Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO, Diversity in Tech Advocate, Resigns Over Affair
The CEO of Intel, Brian Krzanich, has resigned after it was disclosed he had an affair with an employee—a violation…
Freedom vs. Emancipation: The Celebration of Juneteenth
Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, declaring all slaves as legally free, it actually took…
Reflecting on Barack Obama’s Accomplishments in Tumultuous Times
The constantly breaking political news cycle is enough to leave nerves frayed. These turbulent time may make you long for…
Human Rights Crisis at the Border: Black Leaders Weigh In On Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy
The images are heart-wrenching: toddlers in tears, a chorus of children’s voices wailing for their mothers and fathers, boys sitting…
Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ Stars Celebrate Juneteenth at the James Beard House
Each year, the James Beard House hosts over 200 dinners featuring select world-class chefs who prepare unique tasting menus for…
Southeast-Based Entrepreneurs Now Have Access to More Small Business Loans
Entrepreneurs of color based in the Southeast, this fund is for you. The Charlotte-based UP Community Fund is making capital…
Top Content Creators Ink Historic Deal with SAG-AFTRA to Back Streaming Service
It looks like the actors guild is getting into backing the business of streaming. SAG-AFTRA recently announced that they have…
Artist Nick Grant on Navigating A Career in the Business of Hip-Hop
Nostalgia is a dangerously beautiful thing. Too much of it will prevent you from appreciating the new, but the right…
Nurse Alice: American Toddlers – Too Much Added Sugar Consumption
It’s every parent’s dream for their child to one day be living large and in charge… but not literally. However,…
The 18 Best Songs for a Father’s Day Playlist
It’s that time for the kids to make a breakfast of burnt toast and runny eggs for dear ole’ dad…
Funds from Jay Z, Kevin Durant and Will Smith Invest in Life Insurance Startup
Recently, life insurance startup, Ethos announced an $11.5M financing round led by Sequoia Capital, to make obtaining life insurance accessible…
[Breaking] Oprah Signs Content Deal with Apple
Apple just posted on its site that it has entered into a multi-year content deal with Oprah Winfrey. From Apple’s…
Mellody Hobson Delivers Keynote at Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago
Mellody Hobson’s trailblazing accomplishments over the past few months have given women all over the world a new level of…
[Breaking] San Francisco Now Has Its First Black Woman Mayor
London Breed will be the first black woman mayor of San Francisco after her opponent conceded the election results, reports…
South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment Law To Earn Black Investors $1.3 Billion
Vodacom Group, Africa’s second largest mobile communications company, will pay out approximately $1.3 billion to its black investors as part…
Nurse Alice: What Women Need to Know About Their OB-GYN Appointments
Another lawsuit against a doctor accused of sexual misconduct? Does it ever end? Six women and former college students at…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Author and Educator Joe Freeman
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Paul Brunson Joins USA Today as Business Columnist and Host
Entrepreneur Paul C. Brunson, and previous host of Black Enterprise‘s TV show, Our World, will be joining USA Today as…
Nurse Alice: Suicide in Real Life and On TV
Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, both loved and widely admired, were both lost to suicide in the same week. They…
You Can Now Generate More Revenue on Patreon
Kit, a platform launched a little over two years ago to help people discover products worth purchasing was recently acquired…
What is Lil Kim’s Net Worth? Rapper Files for Bankruptcy
Back in 1997, Kimberly “Lil Kim” Jones famously rapped about being “all about the Benjamins.” But today, the platinum-selling hip-hop…
Bozoma Saint John is Leaving Uber After Less Than A Year
Almost one year after joining Uber, Bozoma Saint John is leaving the ride-sharing giant to become the CMO of Endeavor,…
Why Anthony Bourdain Mattered – Black Enterprise
I had just finished my work at Black Enterprise’s Entrepreneurs Summit conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Exhausted, yet exhilarated over…
Nurse Alice: Summer Travel, Sex, and Zika Safety
As summer kicks off, and you begin to make travel plans—be careful. Zika still poses a health risk and we…
LendStreet Lands $117 Million In New Venture Round To Support Growth
LendStreet, the financial technology and services company founded by Jerry Nemorin, announced it has raised an additional $117 million in…
Drake Can’t be Black in His Music but Mixed in the Real World [Opinion]
In a recent rap battle with fellow rapper Pusha T, Drake was exposed for wearing blackface in photos that he…
1,200 Entrepreneurs of Color Convene at the Entrepreneurs Summit [Day 1 Recap]
Day 1 Recap: BE is officially in the QC! And on day one of the Entrepreneurs Summit presented by Nationwide,…
Meet The Black Woman Who Is Dominating the FemTech Industry with PantyProp
Black women are known for being the ultimate problem-solvers. That could explain part of the reason why they are leading…
Build, Connect, and Elevate your Business at the Entrepreneurs Summit
The time that entrepreneurs and small business owners have been waiting for is finally here. That’s right! It’s time to…
Nurse Alice: Men’s Health Month Tips for the Ladies
Ladies, do you have #teamus #usagainsttheworld #forever #relationshipgoals? If so, know that June is Men’s Health Awareness Month and whether…
How Young Leaders Can Gain Respect and Influence at Work
The look of leadership, especially in the corporate world, is still based on the assumption of a certain age (e.g.,…
Trainersvault Helps Fitness Entrepreneurs Grow and Scale their Business
It’s hard for most entrepreneurs to garner new clientele but, it can be even more difficult in the fitness and…
Facebook Watch Rolls Out Real, Authentic, High-Quality News Shows
(Image: Facebook Watch) Facebook is sticking to its commitment made earlier this year to report on real, authentic, and high-quality…
Boeing To Invest $6 Million In HBCUs Through Its Partnership With TMCF
Continuing with its commitment to diversify its own internal workforce and available talent in the aerospace marketplace, Boeing is partnering…
Why Now Is The Best Time in History For Black Women Entrepreneurs
Black Girl Magic is in full effect in the world of entrepreneurship. More women, particularly black women entrepreneurs, are taking…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Shares His ‘Secret’ to Success at AT&T Shape Conference
“Forbes named you one of the best business minds of the last century,” stated John Donavan, CEO of AT&T Communications.…
Former NFL Player Turned Franchisor Opens 100th Franchise Partner
In 1997, Tafa Jefferson was drafted by the Chicago Bears. He played only one year due to career-ending injuries. Jefferson…
Winning Government Contracts 101 – Black Enterprise
Every year the government issues $500 billion in federal contracts. And of that, $23 billion is allocated for small and…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Community Coordinator Adam Dickson
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
10 Free and Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas
As Father’s Day quickly approaches, many of us are wondering what gift to get dad this year. Barbecue grills, TVs,…
This 25-Year-Old Detroit Startup Owner Just Made eSports History
(PlayVS via The Shadow League) Detroit native Delane Parnell signed one of the most impactful and important deals in eSports…