Nov 4, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Technology
Detroit: A tech organization aimed at boosting fledgling Black entrepreneurs will get a $1.2 million investment from the Gilbert Family Foundation. Black Tech Saturdays, founded in April 2023 by husband-and-wife team Johnnie and Alexa Turnage, said the two-year grant...
Oct 14, 2024 | Entrepreneurship
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled an “Opportunity Agenda” proposal for Black men Monday, which includes plans to provide 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and new pathways to help Black Americans succeed in the legalized...
Oct 7, 2024 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Men
The wealthiest Black person in America is IT entrepreneur David Steward, according to the 2024 Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans. On Tuesday, Forbes revealed its annual ranking, which estimated the Missouri resident’s net worth at a record $11.4 billion, up from...
Sep 23, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Food & Beverage
Wine lovers, it’s time to expand your horizons and support a vibrant sector of the wine industry that is gaining recognition and appreciation: Black-owned wineries. These establishments not only produce exceptional wines crafted with passion and expertise but also...
Sep 17, 2024 | Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Men
There are few things more underappreciated and less unpacked in Atlanta culture than the presence of “water boys,” teens who sell cold water to people on the street and at events. Now, director Coke Daniels has documented and presented this integral part of...
Sep 16, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Food & Beverage
On Thursday,September 12, a number of black-owned businesses set up booths and gave away free samples of their products—everything from juice to vegan food and deserts. It’s a part of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program, which has helped dozens of black...
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