Danny Robinson To Become The Martin Agency’s New Chief Client Officer
In a move that is being deemed unusual, The Martin Agency has created an executive committee-level position of chief client…
BE Modern Man: Meet ‘the Advocate for Black Men’ Robert W. Simmons III
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
‘The Last OG’ Allen Maldonado Launches Short-Film Streaming App
There are countless streaming services for long-form content but, where is everyone watching short-form content? The Last OG actor Allen…
Esusu App Brings The Age-Old Method Of Saving Into The Digital Era
Susu—the age-old means of saving and collecting money through a partnership or savings club—has long been practiced throughout Africa and…
Life and Death Choices: Black Women and Childbirth
If the reason that black women and babies are dying at much higher rates is largely attributed to institutional racism…
Exclusive: Laila Ali Talks “Home Made Simple”, The Ali Legacy, And More
Former professional boxer, Laila Ali has always had the gift of giving within her. Even as a little girl, growing…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Employment Lawyer Sidney Minter
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
The Best Inspirational Quotes for Graduates of Color
(istock.com/fstop123) Students getting ready to graduate can be excited and scared at the same time. On the one hand, they’re…
BE Modern Man: Meet ‘Mr. Intelligence’ Rodney Jacobs
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris’ Wife Tells Her Story, Her Way
Fans of ABC’s Black-ish had a group meltdown on Twitter the other night during an episode titled, “Blue Valentime,” in…
Meet The Only Female Stock Broker On Wall Street
Lauren Simmons is the only full-time female employee currently working as a stockbroker on the floor of the New York…
BE Modern Man: Meet the Serial Entrepreneur Jean Alerte
BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image, and accomplishments of today’s man of color. With…
5 of the Best Time-Tracking Apps for Entrepreneurs in 2018
Lots of us have multiple things going on during the day, making it difficult to keep up–whether you are an…
This Org is Freeing Black Incarcerated Women for Mother’s Day
While many people plan to spend Mother’s Day honoring the women who’ve raised them and had a positive impact on…
Roz Brooks Shares 5 Phenomenal Secrets from the C-Suite
Most of us hear words like taxation and either groan, panic, or doze off. But not Roslyn Brooks. This leader…
10 Inspirational Mompreneurs to Celebrate This Mother’s Day
The number of businesses owned by African American women has increased by 67% between 2007 and 2012, making black females…
BE Modern Man: Meet ‘The Social Maverick’ Antonio White
Name: Antonio White Age: 31 Profession: Entrepreneur & Founding Principal of Beyond Ideas Group Social Media: Instagram: @toneyoh and @eventsbybig…
New York City Tops Best Cities for Small Business in 2018
The Big Apple, perhaps, is the place to be if you’re an entrepreneur aspiring to scale your business. For the…
Luxury Travel Company Targets Diverse Millennials
Are you ready to travel in style? Haywire Weekend wants to help. This startup luxury travel website lets you choose…
BE Modern Man: Meet ‘Mr. Black Male Achievement’ Zach Rinkins
Name: Zach Rinkins Age: 35 Profession: Author, Speaker, and Journalist Social Media: Facebook: @ZachRinkins | Twitter: @zachrinkins| Instagram: @zachrinkins One…
Oprah Winfrey’s Weight Watchers Shares Now Worth More Than $400M
In 2015, Oprah Winfrey purchased a 10% stake in Weight Watchers for a total of $43.2 million. That stake is…
Despite Black Panther’s Success, Black Content Creators Still Can’t Get Projects Funded
While the cultural impact and box-office success of Black Panther has proven that it is in movie studios’ best financial…
BE Modern Man: Meet ‘The Brand Whisperer’ Donovan D. Boyd Sr.
Name: Donovan D. Boyd Sr. Age: 33 Profession: Author, Marketing Coach, Brand Consultant Social Media: Facebook: @iam.donovanboyd | Twitter: @iamdonovanboyd…
10 Things You Need to Know About Former McDonald’s President and C E O Don Thompson
There’s a lot more to C-suite executive Don Thompson—the 2007 Black Enterprise Executive of the Year who gave B.E. an…
Facebook Engineer Explains Why Having Multiple Skill Sets Is a Good Thing
There is an age-old adage: When choosing a career, pick a skill set and stick to it. But does that…
Best Motivational and Inspirational Quotes From Black Influencers
What does it mean to live a “good life”? Whether it’s traveling to an exotic destination, living debt-free, waking up…
Millennials Turning to Mobile Payments Instead of Cash for Purchases
A growing number of millennials are—and expected to continue in the future—backing away from using money to make purchases. Over…
Do You Need a College Degree for Success? Only If It Will Secure Financial Return
Many young people at the end of high school wonder, “Do you need a college degree, really, to become successful?”…
$1,000 – That’s More than What One-Third of College Freshmen Have in College Savings
Yesterday was National College Decision Day, but maybe what we really need is a day that acknowledges the need to…
Bring Back The Joy of Being Your Own Boss
Do you need to fix your business? Ask yourself the following: Has your dream of business ownership become a struggle—or…
Meet ‘The Cultural Expositor’ Kareem “BIGGS” Burke
Name: Kareem “Biggs” Burke Age: 44 Profession: Entrepreneur One Word That Describes You: DETERMINED Social Media: Facebook: @KareemBiggsBurke | Twitter:…
Racist Trolls Tried To Derail Their NASA Competition Bid
Three high school students who were attacked online by racist trolls after making it into the final rounds of a…
Jada Pinkett Smith Launches New Show on Facebook Watch
Recently, Facebook has been throwing a multitude of money at creating original content hoping that something will stick. They may…
How Kanye West is Impacting Adidas and the Yeezy x 2XU collection
Kanye West’s recent inflammatory remarks implying that enslaved Africans remained in bondage by “choice” could end up costing his brand—big…
Wicomicon Was Planned And Executed In One Week
Karama Horne was moved to tears when she entered the room at 1100 Wicomico St. in Baltimore on Saturday morning.…
Cynthia Marshall Honored By California’s State Legislatures
Cynthia Marshall tried to keep her trip to California away from the press. A product of the University of California…
Advocate Likens K-12 Education to a Broken Chair
Michael Phillips, board chair of the leading education advocacy group 50CAN, spoke last month at a TEDxWilmingtonED Conference on the…
Congressional Black Caucus In Silicon Valley To Push Diversity
Congressional Black Caucus members are currently in Silicon Valley, meeting with some of the world’s largest technology companies, in efforts…
The 10 Most Diverse Cities in America (and the 10 Least Diverse)
If you live in one of these places, you live in three of the most diverse cities in America: Jersey…
How to Get Ready for BE’s Elevator Pitch Competition
We are just weeks away from bringing BE to the QC for the Entrepreneurs Summit and our highly anticipated elevator…
11 Ways You Can Celebrate National Small Business Week
Happy National Small Business Week! For the past 55 years, Americans have been celebrating the event from April 29th to…
Try Out for ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ in NYC This Month
If you’re an entrepreneur based in New York City with the chutzpah to pitch your business in front of a…
Can a $2 Act of Defiance Bring Waffle House To Its Knees
A nationwide boycott of Waffle House set for Friday has now been issued by the Atlanta branch of Black Lives…
Black Executives Win Ivy League Scholarships to Prestigious Business School
Two black executives who run companies in the Midwest have been awarded business-development Ivy League scholarships from Ameren Corporation to…
Restaurant Fined $10,000 For Asking Black Patron To Prepay for Meal
A Canadian restaurant has been slapped with a $10,000 fine by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal for violating the civil…
Little-known Tax Facts to Help Your Business Thrive in Trump Times
There’s been more than one thing to distract Americans from opportunities to financially triumph in the times of President Donald…
8 Things to Do After National College Decision Day
It’s National College Decision Day, and you’re finally done with the college selection process. You’ve made your decision, notified the…
6 in 10 Homeowners Don’t Plan On Moving Anytime Soon
The most recent S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index shows that home values have increased by 6.3% over the past year. Wages have…
Facebook Is Taking On Tinder With New Dating Features
The world’s largest dating group is taking a beating in the stock market, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook. In…
8 Steps to Improving Discipline at Your Child’s School
(iStock/com/digitalskillet) I was never suspended from school, nor was anyone in my family as far as I know. But that’s…
Airbnb Hires Michelle Obama’s Former Right-Hand, Kristen Jarvis West
Airbnb has announced that Kristen Jarvis West has joined the team as head of Executive Operations. In this newly-created role,…
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Adds Marc Howze to Its Board of Directors
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., ranked No. 68 on the Fortune 500 list, is adding Marc Howze to its board of…
Get a Taste of Charlotte during Black Food Truck Thursday
The South is known for many things, but the food is a staple that resonates with people all over the…
Black Venture Capitalist Explains What She Looks for When Choosing Who to Invest in
Arlan Hamilton is known as a relentless, “anything is possible” investor in the tech space when it comes to making…
Black Women Entrepreneurs Conference: Sistahs in Business Expo
The Sistahs in Business Expo (SIBEXPO), founded by entrepreneur and ordained minister Aisha Taylor Issah, made its debut in Newark,…
Techstars Graduates First Virtual Accelerator
Long gone are the days of having to take three months out of your schedule and relocate to Silicon Valley…
Social Media Detox? Here’s Why You Need to Take One.
If you’ve ever found yourself easily distracted and stuck in a rut of procrastination, comparison, and competition, chances are you…
Allow Children to Learn Reading at Their Own Pace
Many parents of young children know when their child is going through a growth spurt. The child’s appetite will suddenly…
Shivolli Silva Finds Niche in Luxury Blanket Market
Shivolli Silva is focused on helping babies sleep like a baby. According to figures reported by the Juvenile Manufacturers Association,…
Cosby Convicted; Uber’s Diversity Problem
Just in case you’ve missed some of the black small business and other news stories we published last week, we’ve…