Aug 31, 2026 | Business, Chicago, Events
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block. The touring marketplace, which say it is the nation’s largest for Black-owned businesses, came to Chicago for the first time Sunday on the lawn on the southeast...
Jul 13, 2026 | Business, Events, Leadership, Technology
Black Tech Week, presented by JobsOhio, today announced Damola Adamolekun, Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster, as the Keynote for its 2026 conference, taking place July 14–16 in Cincinnati. One of the youngest CEOs leading an iconic American brand,...
Jul 13, 2026 | Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Men
George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A...
Jul 6, 2026 | Business, US Economy
Black-owned employer businesses are reaching new heights, but a new Brookings Institution report says the U.S. is still leaving enormous economic potential on the table. In “The Shifting Landscape for Black-Owned Businesses: An Update to the Black Business Parity...
Jun 29, 2026 | Business, Canada
The Canadian government has announced a $5.6 million investment to strengthen Black-owned businesses in Alberta through training, mentorship, business advisory services and improved access to markets under the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). The funding,...
