Jun 19, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Juneteenth
As Juneteenth nears, it is a time for Black America to especially reflect and honor its beginnings and the journey still left ahead. The celebration of the emancipation of enslaved people everywhere has not always been nationally recognized, but in the cities across...
Jun 12, 2023 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Legal, Women
Black entrepreneurs tend not to have a network of friends and family who can offer legal advice or access to someone else with that expertise. “Often, we put legal issues on the back burner, until it’s too late,” says Angela Majette, founder and national president...
Jun 12, 2023 | Art, Education, Entrepreneurship
CTV Morning Live’s Joelle Tomlinson was the emcee for the Calgary Black Achievement Awards Friday night. Hundreds of people celebrated at the Hyatt Regency. The third annual event recognizes the achievements of Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth....
May 8, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Food & Beverage
Shawndell Pullam and Ryan Whitfield have been best friends since 1991, and played basketball together growing up. However, their passion for entrepreneurship will see them become business partners, cementing their three-decade-old friendship. The duo went...
May 8, 2023 | Entrepreneurship
Progressive Insurance announced the opening of the application period for its Driving Business Forward grant program in support of Black entrepreneurs. According to a Progressive release, the company is teaming with Hello Alice, a fintech company, to...
May 8, 2023 | Entrepreneurship, Investment
It wasn’t much time, but Emmanuel Akindele made the most of his three minutes in the spotlight. Along with six other tech entrepreneurs, Akindele recently stood in front of a crowd of 200 people and a panel of judges to pitch his...
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