NBA Africa Adds Forest Whitaker As A Strategic Investor
As the NBA continues to develop its interest in Africa, the league announced that “The Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker joined NBA Africa as a strategic […]
‘I Knew Once They Tried They Would Come Back’: How One NYC Entrepreneur Turned Her Ethiopian Makina Cafe Into a Successful Food Truck Business
The Food truck business is booming. In 2013, an estimated 3,281 food truck establishments existed. In 2020, the number of active food trucks in the U.S. was […]
High School Football Player Jaden Rashada Becomes First Prep Football Star To Profit From Endorsements After Inking NIL Deal
As the Name, Likeness, and Image (NIL) rights avalanche of opportunities continues, a high school QB is now tasting the rewards. This week, one of the best […]
‘Families Living in Black Neighborhoods More Likely to Have Disputes of Inaccurate Information on Credit Reports’: Credit Disputes Most Common for Black American Consumers, New Study
Monitoring your credit report and consistently filing disputes plays a significant role in maintaining a strong credit score. Recent research released by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]
‘I Just Wanted to Learn How to Make Money Myself and with My Child’: How One Man is Building Wealth with Vending Machines
“When I was growing up, it’s either you sell drugs, play basketball or you rapped; that’s no longer true for Black kids, there’s too much […]
Chicago Board Signs Off on $9.25 Million Settlement for Fired Black Educators, Paraprofessionals
Hundreds of Black teachers and paraprofessionals will benefit from a $9.25 million settlement approved by the Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The […]
Not Just About the Dollars: Why Building Wealth Is About More Than Money and How Black America Can Close the Wealth Gap
Black Americans are estimated to have more than a trillion dollars in buying power in coming years, marking the highest amount of spendable cash they […]
How New Orleans Chef Became First Black Winner of ‘Great Food Truck Race’
New Orleans chef Darrell Johnson has made a name for himself by serving up mouth-watering plates of Cajun cuisine for more than 25 years. The Le Cordon […]
Suge Knight Inks New Deal For His ‘Life Rights’ to Producer to Make New Biopic
Hip-hop mogul and current resident of San Diego’s RJ Donovan Correctional Facility Suge Knight reportedly has just made a deal to have his life story told by […]
Why You Should Invest In a Trademark of Your Catchphrase
Cardi B tried and failed to have her signature phrase “Okurrr” trademarked. But fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion also filed to trademark “Hot Girl Summer,” a term she popularized thanks […]
Why Erika Alexander Collaborated With Ex-Husband for an NFT
Actor, writer and civil rights activist Erika Alexander was a regular cast member on popular TV shows like “The Cosby Show,” and “Going to Extremes,” but it […]
Black Tech Founder Details Journey from Extreme Poverty to Closing $1.6 Million Funding for App
In the eyes of entrepreneur Abbey Wemimo, there’s nothing he feels he can’t overcome. That’s because he knows what it’s like to have very little, […]
Fashion Brand Inspired by Trayvon Martin, Humanize My Hoodie Makes Social Impact
Before his branded hoodies took social media by storm, Jason Sole was just a visiting professor trying to educate his students at Hamline University. So […]
How One Boutique In Brooklyn Is Combining a Haitian Aesthetic with Sustainable Fashion for a Successful Formula
Sustainable fashion, or eco-fashion, is a growing movement in the fashion world. It encompasses ecological integrity and social justice, meaning products are made as environmentally […]
It’s His Again: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Buys Back His Brand Sean John for $7.551 Million
Diddy won an auction for his previously owned brand Sean John for $7.551 million recently, nearly doubling the initial bid, which was $3.3 million. That reacquisition […]
Joe Biden’s Student-Loan Reprieve Eases $1.6 Trillion Worry, for Now
By Katia Dmitrieva and Claire Ballentine Americans who were dreading the burden of resuming student-loan repayments in February got a reprieve from President Joe Biden, […]
Meet the Face of Crypto: NBA Star Kevin Durant Inks Marketing Partnership With Coinbase
Building strategic partnerships is one of the greatest ways to grow and scale a brand. Just ask NBA player Kevin Durant, founder of Thirty Five […]
Atlanta Educator Launches Book Brand With Children’s Book Celebrating Rich History of HBCUs
As an author and educator, Yvette Manns knows how important it is that children see themselves in the world around them, whether it’s in a movie, on […]