Robert Reed Church: One Of The First Black Millionaires

Sep 15, 2025 | Wealth

Poverty, homelessness and exclusion from banking, job training, education or business formation were the realities facing most African-Americans after emancipation. Some Black communities managed to flourish in Northern states such as New York, California,...

Why Black Entrepreneurs Flock To Martha’s Vineyard Every August

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...

Three Black Entrepreneurs Turning Trial Into Triumph Amid Anti-DEI Movement

Jun 9, 2025 | Diversity, Entrepreneurs, Wealth

Federal shifts in diversity standards and looming concerns over the future of equity are no match for business leaders compelled with the tips and tools to a successful trade, at least according to these Black self-starters leveraging their entrepreneurial status to...

23 Black Billionaires Shatter Records On Forbes Elite List

Apr 7, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Wealth

In a global economy boasting 3,028 billionaires with a combined fortune of $16.1 trillion, Black entrepreneurs have carved out an impressive space on Forbes’ prestigious annual World Billionaires list. Though representing just 0.8 percent of the total billionaires...

Rebuilding Black Wealth: How Trump’s DEI Rollbacks Can Fuel Black-Owned Businesses

Mar 10, 2025 | Business, Wealth

As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power, recent federal rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion programs have sent shockwaves through corporate America. While these policy changes may feel like a setback, they present a...