Anything Raises $11M to Power AI-Driven App Creation
by Tony O. Lawson A new wave of app creation is…
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Black-owned Production Companies Shaping Film & TV
The entertainment industry has always been shaped by Black creators—storytellers,…
Black Ranchers and the Future of U.S. Beef
The U.S. beef industry is in the middle of a…
Solange Launches the Saint Heron Library: A Living Archive for Black & Brown Literary Heritage
by Tony O. Lawson Solange Knowles has once again redefined cultural…
Aicha Evans: The Woman Who Led Zoox to a $1.3 Billion Acquisition by Amazon
by Tony O. Lawson Aicha Evans is one of the most…
Shield Raises $5M Seed to Scale Crypto Payments Platform for Global Trade
by Tony O. Lawson Shield, a fintech startup positioning itself as…
Compass Strikes $1.6 Billion Deal to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate
Compass, a technology-driven real estate brokerage, announced Monday it has…
NBA’s Tobias Harris Secures State Investment for Homeownership Down Payment Program
by Tony O. Lawson NBA forward Tobias Harris is making a…
5 Non-Toxic Black-Owned Brands Available on BLK+GRN
BLK+GRN is a marketplace dedicated to promoting wellness and sustainability…
Damon Dash Shares His Favorite Black-Owned Brands
In the world of entrepreneurship, Damon Dash has always been…
SHOPPE BLACK Holiday Shopping Guide 2024
Discover the best holiday gifts with our SHOPPE BLACK 2024…
Black-led CDFIs: The Missing Link in Business Funding
by Tony O. Lawson Across the U.S., Black entrepreneurs continue to…
From Bank Teller to $55B CIO: Angela Miller-May’s Leadership and Results
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois…
Sahel Capital Secures $10M to Expand Agriculture Investments in Africa
by Tony O. Lawson Sahel Capital is a leading African…
The Importance of Angel Investors in Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Founders
The startup ecosystem can often be a challenging space for…
How to Grow Your Business With Community Crowdfunding
Community crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding that includes equity…
The Power of Content Marketing for Investment Firms
For investment firms like venture capital, private equity, and asset…
Sparen: Streamlining Real Estate Transactions with AI
Traditional real estate transactions are slow and expensive due to…
In Conversation with Bakari Adams, Head of Starwood Impact Investors
As the Managing Director and Head of Starwood Impact Investors…
Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: The Asland Capital Partners Approach
by Tony O. Lawson Established in 2019 by James H. Simmons…
Sparen: Streamlining Real Estate Transactions with AI
Traditional real estate transactions are slow and expensive due to…
AI Squared Secures $13.8 Million to Bridge the Gap Between AI and Business Applications
AI Squared, a company empowering organizations to harness the power…
Diagon Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement
by Tony O. Lawson Diagon is a company that’s redefining the…
Culture & Lifestyle
Spelman College Receives $100 Million Donation, Largest-Ever Single Gift to an HBCU
Spelman College, renowned for its historic role in educating and…
Lincoln University Reels in Wake of Beloved VP’s Tragic Death and Allegations of Mistreatment
The Lincoln University community is mourning the unexpected death of…
Capturing Culture: Photographer Laylah Amatullah Barrayn’s Lens on Identity and Change
Meet Laylah Amatullah Barrayn—a photographer and author ignited by her…