This 12-year-old genius has sold nearly $4 million in NFTs and made history
Nyla Hayes is the creator of the Long Neckie Collection, a non-fungible token (NFT) collection worth about $3.4 million in digital currency. Hayes says she started drawing at the age…
This woman built a thriving wellness franchise with her last $500 and made history
Hakika DuBose Wise is an entrepreneur on a path to building a franchise empire with her unique business model. She is the founder and CEO of the Kika Stretch Studio…
HBCU Grad Launches Fastest-Growing Online Marketplace for Black-Owned Food Brands
Brooklyn, NY — Meet Keisha Spivey, the founder and CEO of SB Market, Inc. who has created a specialty marketplace called ShoptheBlackFoodMarket.com – the fastest growing online platform that sells and promotes Black-owned…
Largest Virtual Black-Owned Hair and Beauty Expo Launches November 12-14
Worldwide — The team at Pearls Management led by the forward-thinking Dr. Robyn S. Joppy has announced plans for the upcoming International Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Wellness, and Business Trade Show, which…
Founder of Detroit Based Black-Owned Firm to Join Apple’s Impact Excelerator for Innovative Businesses
RFG/MPW Environmental & Facility Services has announced that it has been selected to join the Apple Impact Accelerator, a new program for minority-owned businesses that are creating environmental solutions focused on…
Target Inks Deal with Black Doll Company, Founded by a 7-Year Old and Her Mother
Multicultural toy company, Orijin Bees, announced today that they launched their Baby Bee Doll Collection on Target online on October 5th, showcasing not only the variety of beautiful skin tones we…
Six-year-old girl makes history as the youngest certified farmer in Georgia
Six-year-old South Fulton girl Kendall Rae Johnson has become the youngest certified farmer in the state of Georgia. To become a certified farmer, she received her business entity at the…
Entrepreneur Launches African-Themed Jewelry Line
Meet Penny Clarke, founder of Millie’s International Creations, an online fashion boutique that sells high-end, handcrafted African-themed jewelry, handbags, and home fashion. She started the company six years ago when she…
Meet the Woman Making History in the Real Estate Industry in 11 States
Meet Claudienne Hibbert-Smith, who quickly became a successful entrepreneur when she left her job at age 21 to become a realtor. Now, she is making headlines for recently partnering with…
HBCU Student Mikayla Harris Earns $15K Astronaut Scholarship
Mikayla Harris, an African American student from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, is one of the winners of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award. She received $15,000 in scholarship…
Novae, Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies in America
It’s been a big year for Novae, LLC, the first Black-owned FinTech company to offer ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services for small businesses nationwide. In July, the company was recognized…
Attorney Launches Legal Subscription Service for Small Businesses
LaConya Murray, Esq., founder of Off The Mark IP Solutions (OTM), has launched a low-cost, high-value subscription service for small businesses in need of ongoing legal support. Her goal is…
How Shark Tank investor Daymond John turned $40 into $6 billion
Daymond John is a Shark Tank investor and is also widely known for his pioneering apparel and footwear brand FUBU. The serial entrepreneur grew up with his single mother in…
The success story of the youngest, female luxury shoe designer
At 31, Ganesia Wveighlin is making waves in the fashion industry. She is the youngest, Black female luxury shoe designer ranked among some of the well-known luxury brands such as…
The Credit Bros, Who Helped 250 Families Become Homeowners, Are Back With a Free New Tool
Christopher Watson and Aaron Steede, known as the Credit Bros, have surpassed industry expectations by launching a new service called Dispute It 4 Free that helps individuals and families to…
Founder of Family-Owned Non-Profit to Give Away $50K Twice a Month for 100 Years
Niamke Muhammad wants to see more Black entrepreneurs become successful, so he formed The B Network Group. The company is family-owned and yearns to help Black people put their products…
Athlete Making Millions Playing Football Signs Historic Shoe Deal With Eastbay
Santia Deck, who made history last year as the first female athlete to sign a multi-million dollar deal to play football, has announced that Tronus, her futuristic footwear startup, has formed…
African-American FinTech Company to Offer ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Services to Small Businesses Nationwide
Meet the founders of Novae LLC, the first Black-owned fintech company to offer Buy Now, Pay Later services to online and offline merchants under the brand Novae Financing. CEO Reco…
Nail Salon Selected to Participate in Facebook’s National Small Business Campaign
Jennifer Purnell, the founder of September Nail Salon, a Black-owned business in Germantown, Tennessee, is proud to announce that her company is being featured in a nationwide Facebook campaign called…
Meet the HBCU Grad Who Just Bought the TV Station Where She Once Worked as an Intern
Meet April Ross, an HBCU graduate of Alabama State University who is now the owner of WJCN TV-33, a local television station based in LaGrange, Georgia. As an entrepreneur, she…