Jan 5, 2026 | Entrepreneurs
There was a buzz in the air at a Starbucks near the downtown Miami Brightline station — and it wasn’t only because of the caffeine. A “Holiday Sip and Shine,” featuring kids’ games, a DJ and drink specials, took over the cafe. Concessions International, a Black-owned...
Dec 15, 2025 | Business, Entrepreneurs
I remembered The Lip Bar from their infamous 2015 “Shark Tank” rejection—the moment Kevin O’Leary called founder Melissa Butler and her creative director “colorful cockroaches” and told them they’d never succeed. As someone who loves bright colors and wears...
Dec 15, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Events
On a night filled with sequins, laughter, and long embraces, Montgomery County’s Black business community gathered at the Doubletree Hotel in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Nov. 20, for an evening that felt less like an awards ceremony and more like a family reunion. The...
Dec 8, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurs
For generations, Black innovators and entrepreneurs have driven cultural and economic growth, launching businesses, shaping industries, and influencing trends that define global markets. Yet too often, these visionaries have had to build with limited resources,...
Nov 3, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Women, Youth
Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is bringing its crowdfunded pitch competition to New York City on Nov. 7. The event, led by BGV Founder Omi Bell, is part of the organization’s multi-city effort to boost entrepreneurship efforts for Black women in business. The BGV Pitch...
Oct 20, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Women
A Twin Cities entrepreneur launched a job fair for Black women after learning that over 30,000 Black women have lost their jobs since mid-summer. Hundreds of women were in attendance, connecting with around 20 different businesses, including the University of...
