Sep 21, 2026 | Entrepreneurs
Comer Cox Park was transformed into a celebration of Black joy, Black entrepreneurship and Black culture on Saturday, Sept. 20. The 2026 Springfield Black Expo, sponsored by Solid Ground Solutions in partnership with Juneteenth Inc., hosted a variety of vendors and...
Sep 14, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Wealth
Black entrepreneurship is booming, but as more founders move from side hustles and home-based operations into larger companies, protecting that growth is becoming just as important as achieving it. New Census Bureau data shows that Black-owned employer businesses...
Aug 10, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Events
Cooking recipes handed down from their family matriarch fill the souls of everyone working behind the counter at Maggie’s Food for the Soul. “This is our third year now with the Black State Fair,” said Brianna Allen, Maggie’s Social Media Manager. Allen said the...
Aug 3, 2026 | Entrepreneurs
Partnerships among corporate sports franchises, advocacy groups, and local entrepreneurs generate economic momentum beyond the arena. This was clear at Rocket Arena on July 16, where the eighth annual Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase featured more than two...
Aug 3, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Women
Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi, 35, has become the first black female founder to obtain investment through the North East Accelerator Fund, supported by Mercia Ventures. Her brand, Tolicious, offers supplements, detox products, skincare and haircare, while...
Jul 27, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Food & Beverage
Kroger unveiled a dedicated section for Black-owned brands at its renovated Brewers Yard store in Columbus, Ohio, underscoring the retailer’s effort to expand representation on shelves. The Kroger store at 150 West Sycamore Street reopened after a $1.6 million...
