Aug 4, 2025 | Business, Entrepreneurs, Youth
This moment is not new. The long history of Black entrepreneurship in America dates back before the Civil War. Tulsa’s Greenwood District was a hub of thriving Black businesses. Barbershops, hair salons, and bakeries like Lee Lee’s Baked Goods in Harlem have long...
Aug 4, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Wealth
Martha’s Vineyard has long been a summer vacation destination for Black families, but August in the Massachusetts beach community is becoming an important hub for Black entrepreneurs, investors and financial firms, too. “I would say the magic of it is...
Jul 28, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, History
Black leaders remembered a trailblazer in Black hair care on Thursday as they pushed for a portion of Tooley Street in Encanto to be renamed after Willie Morrow, who passed in 2022. “When your name’s as good as gold because of how you treated people, that...
Jul 21, 2025 | Business, Entrepreneurs
With a legacy of impact in China, Africa, the Caribbean, and U.S. sports innovation, Cyril White, Founder and CEO of TGBTG Sports, a Black-owned global sports branding, licensing, and professional development company, has entered a new era, poised for strategic...
Jul 14, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Youth
Summer camp is not just for athletics and the arts. Some young entrepreneurs will be attending the first annual Youth Business Camp next week. African Americans make up 14% of the population in Minnesota but own only 2% of businesses. LeBrent Speed is on a mission to...
Jul 7, 2025 | Entrepreneurs, Events
In a year when the U.S. consumer has been weighed down by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and inflation, Black entrepreneurs are eager to get to the Essence Festival of Culture to connect with their core customers. “Essence Fest is like my Black...
