Today: October 17, 2026
Some began before Black Americans could vote, and a few before some of their founders’ relatives were free. All of them are still trading, which is the remarkable part. The businesses below survived Reconstruction, Jim Crow, redlining and the routine denial of…
By Chrishon Lampley, Founder & CEO, Love Cork Screw How the Target Boycott Hurt Black Brands Fighting for Shelf Space When Pastor Jamal Bryant launched the Target Fast (boycott) in the spring of 2025, I understood the assignment. Target had quietly rolled…
Court ruling pends venture capital funding for Black women entrepreneurs. The CEO of Fearless Fund, Arian Simone, said the ruling was "devastating". Fearless fund Grants were meant to remedy racial issues in the venture funding industry.…
BOMESI is empowering Black-owned media through strategic initiatives, community support, and innovative partnerships to create a more inclusive and sustainable media landscape.…
BethMichaels Floral & Events Design, the first Black-owned floral boutique in downtown Silver Spring and owned by a Nigerian-American family, functions as an artistic haven for immersive event and decoration experiences. Open six days a week, the shop provides a wide range…
Join AfroBeatsandWineFest for an unforgettable celebration of African culture. Sip and indulge in stylish wine-tasting, live performances and music from the best Afrobeat Djs! Event Title: Afrobeats & Wine Festival Time: 2pm EST Date: Sunday July 2nd Venue: The Bullpen, 1201 Half…
We sat down with Asha Curran and Catherine Mwendwa to discuss Giving Tuesday and how it's become a year-round movement and what people can do to get involved.…
D’ART Shtajio Makes A Mark In Japan As First Animation Studio Owned By Black Animators. animators behind titles such as ‘Pokémon,’ ‘Naruto,’ and ‘Bleach.’…
TANTV has launched an initiative to cover your story as a Minority & Black-owned business.…
Some built fortunes when it was illegal for them to do most things. Others run companies today that shape what millions of people watch, wear and eat. This spans more than a century, from women who built businesses under slavery and segregation…
