Are Black Women Engineers On the Brink of Extinction?
Amidst all the recent media hype about women of color having a moment and changing the world (all of which…
The Kapors on Social Impact Investing and Why Their Investment Firm Will Be Run by People of Color
Many have heard the name “Kapor” as in the “Kapor Center for Social Impact” and “Kapor Capital,” but not many…
Level Up Your Sales/Marketing Strategy
If you are running an established small business, there is a sales prospecting opportunity you are likely missing right under…
Italy’s First Black Immigrant Senator Doesn’t Really Like Immigrants
Italy’s new parliament is now the most diverse it has ever been. It has more women. It is younger and…
Former NFL Lineman, Now at MIT, Talks Math and STEM
John Urschel, the former offensive lineman for the NFL team Baltimore Ravens, has switched careers and there’s nothing offensive about…
Soft Sheen, One of the Most Successful Black Businesses
BLACK ENTERPRISE celebrates the 45th anniversary of its roster of the nation’s most successful black businesses—The BE 100s. To commemorate…
Black Founders Matter Founder Seeks to Fund Black Tech Companies
Despite his best effort, Marceau Michel could not secure venture funding, so he decided to take matters into his own…
SportsConnectU Connects College Sports Recruiters to Student-Athletes
SportsConnectU is a new app created to revolutionize the college recruiting process by easily connecting college coaches and student-athletes. Black…
The Disparity Between Black and White Workers in High-Paying Jobs
The legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on, however, so does one major issue he and…
Black Harvard Grad Starts Business Taking African Americans to Developing Countries
Chandell Stone has started a dream business. Combining social good, exotic travel, and cultural exchange, Destination Teach is Stone’s answer…
How An Australian Man Scammed Black Lives Matter Donors Out of $100K
The biggest Black Lives Matter page on Facebook is a scam, linked to a high-ranking Australian union official, an investigation…
Students of Color Benefit When They’re Promoted but Retain the Same Teacher
I remember the first time I saw my third-grade teacher. She was young (my second-grade teacher had been about 80)…
Black Women Can’t Wait 106 Years for Equal Pay
It’s 2018, and black women still only earn 63 cents of every dollar that men make. Today is National Equal…
L.A. Housewives of Finance Share 5 Tips to Becoming Financially Literate
Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Housewives of Finance, a subsidiary of the Houston Housewives of Finance, offered a free…
Atlanta’s Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship to Launch $10 Million Fund-Raising Campaign
Atlanta often ranks among the nation’s top cities for black entrepreneurs annually. Much of that acclaim stems from the contributions…
How to Perfect Your Business Pitch and Win $10,000
Sixty-seconds, center stage, your business model, and three judges. Do you know what it takes to perfect a pitch worth…
Cryptocurrency Company Funds 35000 Teachers’ Classroom Projects
DonorsChoose.org, a funding platform of teachers’ classroom projects to which others can contribute, may have just had its #BestSchoolDay ever.…
Focusing on Black Ownership in the Beauty Supply Business
Market research company Mintel reports that “Nearly six out of 10 black consumers wear a wig, weave or extensions, which…
These Women Are on a Mission to Change How Millennial Moms of Color Are Perceived by Brands
When Ghanaian publicity pros Simona Noce and Nikki Osei met on social media, it forged a purposeful partnership and mission…
6 Ways to Elevate Your Business at the 2018 Entrepreneurs Summit
How badly do you want to elevate your business? Some people would probably say that you have to want it…
How This Publicity PowerHouse Attracts High-End Clients
Behind a few of the world’s most notable brands sits Jenelle Hamilton, a publicity powerhouse who spent nearly 10 years…
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Names Kenneth Kelly Advisory Council
Less than a month after being named the chairman and chief executive officer of the 10th largest African American-controlled bank…
Study: Black Millennial Entrepreneurs Are Building Mobile Apps for Their Businesses
A higher number of small businesses owned by millennials are more likely to build a mobile app to help grow…
‘We’re focused on building people,’ Says New Community College President
President Donald Trump recently told an audience that he didn’t “know what a community college means,” revealing what some have…
Walmart Foundation Awards $4 Million to Diversity Causes and Groups
The Walmart Foundation—the company’s philanthropic arm—announced it has awarded $4 million to 12 organizations including several that are committed to…
Can’t-Miss Free Small Business Webinar: How to Make Your First $500K in Sales
Making money is not always as simple as you think it is. There are so many factors to raising the…
‘My Mistake,’ Says Contrite Zuckerberg About Cambridge Analytica
On a Q&A phone call with the media on Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined Facebook’s plans to make the social…
How Big Data Can Help Your Small Business
Knowing your numbers as a business owner has always been important. But nowadays, collecting and understanding data about your business…
Study: Black Women Engineers Lack Role Models and Experience Increased Bias In the Workplace
For decades, the need to diversify the engineering profession—in gender and race—has long been emphasized and even as resources pour…
SoLo Funds Allows You to Seamlessly Borrow From Your Peers
SoLo Funds wants to make it easier to access affordable loans under $1,000. The mobile lending exchange connects lenders and…
JP MORGAN CHASE INVESTS $2.5 MILLION TO HELP BLACK SMALL BUSINESSES GAIN CAPITAL AND CUSTOMERS
For years, black small businesses have fallen short when it comes to generating sales growth their white peers achieve.The median…
Tech x OAK Summit Launches for Founders of Color
Oakland Startup Network of the Kapor Center in partnership with Black & Brown Founders is launching the Tech x Oakland…
Shark Tank’s Hammer & Nails Founder Opens Namaste Nail Sanctuary
Former Shark Tank contestant, Michael Elliot has garnered so much success from his once rejected enterprise Hammer & Nails, that…
Oberlin Alum Seeks Music Scholarship in Austin Bomber Victim’s Name
By now you’ve heard the heartbreaking news that Draylen Mason, a preternaturally gifted classically trained bass player, was killed by…
Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell Says He’s Not Guilty Of Fraud
Just days after being charged by federal prosecutors, Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Houston megachurch pastor and longtime spiritual adviser to former…
Black Woman-Owned Brewery Partners With Samuel Adams Beer
Bev Armstrong is a former biotech executive turned owner of Brazo Fuerte, the first female-owned brewery in Massachusetts. Recently she…
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Activist Dies at 81
Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela-Mandela, a stalwart in South Africa’s fight against apartheid passed away at a hospital in Johannesburg on…
Spotify is Looking for New Female Podcasters of Color
With successful podcasts going mainstream like 2 Dope Queens, a show that was recently picked up by HBO, Spotify sees…
3 Tech Tips to Help You Move
Relocating for business can be a massive hassle, especially if your current company isn’t involved in expenses or execution. Here…
Millennial Moves: Woman Startup Founder Building Platform to Help Other Women Founders
Roshawnna Novellus founded EnrichHER to empower female founders with the capital needed to build their businesses. Her platform leverages crowdfunding…
5 Things to Know About Cryptocurrency and Taxes
Did you invest in bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum or any other cryptocurrency last year? Well, if you’ve reaped gains (and you…
P-TECH is the Best Thing to Happen to High School
My son is a full-time college student, and my daughter graduated nearly three years ago. But if I had a…
Daily Self-Care Habits to Manage Stress in the Workplace
While many people equate self-care with a vacation or visit to the spa or hair salon, let’s be real. Indulging…
American Airlines Names Ex Walmart As Its VP of Team Member Services
American Airlines announced the hiring of Cornelius Boone as its new vice president of Team Member Services, effective immediately. “We…
How Two Brothers Launched a Culturally Responsive Business School To Increase Black Wealth
After Lawrence Watkins helped his brother Boyce Watkins, Ph.D., a leading financial scholar and economist, launch a successful speaking career,…
Don’t Blow Off Your College Career Fair Just Yet
Is attending college career fairs an effective part of a larger job search strategy? It depends. Of eight millennials I…
5 Mentorship Misconceptions That May Be Holding You Back
At several points throughout your career, you’ll need the advice of a trusted adviser or mentor, someone who can help…
Millennials Want To Own Businesses But Are Afraid of the Risks
Millennials have a strong desire to become business owners. But, the peril of doing so is blocking many from taking…
Why Your Child’s Commute to School Matters
Last week I wrote a post that explored school segregation in gentrified neighborhoods. Writing it reminded me that black people…
MailHaven Protects Your Packages From Getting Misplaced or Stolen
The mail delivery service space is an interesting sector when it comes to tech disruption. Amazon has been testing services…
YOUNG, BLACK REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TEACHES KEYS TO SUCCESS
Kendra Barnes and her husband are owners of several investment properties in the Maryland and D.C. areas. Barnes was so…
How To Make Sure Others View You As A Leader At Work
The way you view yourself doesn’t usually line up 100% with what others think of you. The difference is especially…
Clean Up Your Finances This Spring!
Springtime is a great time to not only spruce up your home but also your finances. If you are seeking…
The Highest-Ranked University by Subject in the World Is in the UK
With more and more prospective college students recognizing that it’s a big world out there, they don’t have to go…
3 Ways to Humanize Your Brand and Reach a Larger Audience
In case you haven’t noticed, when it comes to gaining buy-in for a product, service, or initiative, it’s no longer…
Leveraging the 6 Degrees of Separation to Increase Your Brand
The theory behind six degrees of separation means that each of us are linked in some way through five other…
5 Inspirational Black Teens Making an Impact in Society
Students across the country led the largest pro-gun-control marches in history on March 25 at the March for Our Lives…
JPMorgan Chase Elects Businesswoman Mellody Hobson to Its Board
JPMorgan Chase has elected business magnate Mellody Hobson to its board of directors. The appointment went into effect last week,…
Black Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners Not Taking Advantage of SBA Offerings
Here is a surprising statistic: Over 80% of small business owners have never visited their local U.S. Small Business Administration…