Arian Simone speaks onstage during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hip-hop entrepreneur Percy Miller, better known as Master P, has started a company that will offer healthier food choices for the betterment of the Black community. On his
Janine Harper never expected to become a franchisee while she was working as a TV News Producer abroad in Japan. Following her return to the U.S., she found
Originally Published Feb. 19, 2013. As a newcomer to the Omega Psi Phi National Convention, Karla Spencer-George learned a lot from other vendors who had been in the
Three former inmates have transformed into successful entrepreneurs, reportedly launching the country’s first Black-owned ready-to-eat meal prep company. According to Black Business, Dave Lewis, Jarrette Atkins, and Fritz
On June 3, the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily halted the Fearless Fund, a grant program for women, from giving $20,000 grants exclusively to Black women-owned
Originally Published July 23, 2018. Now, more than ever, creatives and entrepreneurs are leveraging the power of digital tools and social media apps to breathe life into their
A Black-owned brewery has joined forces with other diverse entrepreneurs to expand its reach in the beverage industry. Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. discussed its plan to connect
In June 2023, Washington, D.C.’s Mayor, Muriel Bowser, announced the opening of Sycamore & Oak Retail Village. The retail center would be owned by the members of the
OrigInally Published Mar. 15, 2019 It happens all the time. People invest a ton of money into starting a business they believe in. They build a website, establish
