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Collateral Coronavirus Damage

Black entrepreneurs say that the coronavirus is killing their bottom lines and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is…
by Jennifer Cunningham
04.14.20
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Mogul Contributes $30M To Black Women Entrepreneurship Fund

Beauty mogul Courtney Adeleye has contributed $30 million to a fund created for Black women entrepreneurs.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Eat Black-Owned
Delaware Native Launches Black-Owned Restaurant Directory

Edward Dillard launched Eat Black Owned to help individuals locate and patronize Black-owned restaurants.
by Brandee Sanders
03.30.20
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Serena Williams Is Investing In Underrepresented Women Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams has teamed up with Bumble to support women of color entrepreneurs.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Black-Owned Wine Brand Inks Deal With Delta

Napa Valley’s first Black-owned winery estate has landed a deal with Delta Air Lines.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Book To Empower Black Women

A North Carolina-based entrepreneur launched a coloring book series designed to inspire and empower Black women.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Make every late night count
$10M Fund Launched For Black Tech Founders

Marceau Michel—creator of Black Founders Matter—is aiming to raise $10 million for visionaries of color in tech.
by NewsOne Staff
04.20.18
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After Lawsuit, Target Launches Products For Black Women

The retail giant was accused of racial discrimination.
by Clarissa Hamlin
04.18.18
Lowell Hawthorne, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery
Golden Krust Sued Days After CEO Commits Suicide

Mourners gathered for candlelight vigils in the Bronx and Kingston, Jamaica to bid their final farewells to Lowell Hawthorne.
by Nigel Roberts
12.10.17
Lowell Hawthorne, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery
What We Know About Golden Krust CEO's Suicide

Financial pressure mounted before Golden Krust restaurant chain CEO Lowell Hawthorne committed suicide.
by Nigel Roberts
12.04.17
The case just got serious
Golden Krust CEO Lowell Hawthorne Dead

Golden Krust restaurant CEO Lowell Hawthorne commits suicide.
by Nigel Roberts
12.03.17
Record Powerball Lottery Jackpot
Lottery Winner To Revitalize Historic Black Business District

Miguel Pilgram, a man who won a $52 million lottery prize in 2010, plans to rebuild a Black historic district…
by NewsOne Staff
11.18.17
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6 Black-Owned Bed & Breakfasts That Feel Like…

While numbers for Black Bed & breakfast owners remain low, here are six options to jumpstart your trip-planning.
by Carolyn Desalu, Contributor
10.01.17
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These Are The Best Places For Black Businesses…

Memphis, Tennessee displaces Atlanta as the top city for Black entrepreneurship, BlackTech reports.
by A. French
09.30.17
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10 Ways To Build Credit For A Small…

Ready to take your venture to the next level? These action steps will ensure your biz’s credit rating reaches platinum…
by NewsOne Staff
02.28.17
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Black Entrepreneurs Face Financing Barriers

Lack of capital is one of the primary reasons that small businesses flounder. For new businesses, working capital bridges the…
by R. Donahue Peebles, chairman of the board of directors of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
05.06.16
"In The Black" Tour Looks To Equip Black Women Business Owners With Resources & Tools For Future Success
“In The Black” Tour Looks To Equip Black…

Market Strategist and CEO of Odyssey Media, Linda Spradley Dunn, joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the increasing…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
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A Little Positivity: Jadakiss & Styles P Invest…

Two hip-hop legends are making it their goal to raise awareness about health and wellness with the launch of several…
by Desire Thompson
09.03.15
Redskins' WR Pierre Garcon Plans For Life After The Gridiron With SpinFire Pizza Franchise
Redskins’ WR Pierre Garcon Plans For Life After…

According to the NFL Players Association, the average NFL career lasts about three years and is one of the shortest…
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
Brothers In Business: New Initiative To Launch The Next Generation Of Black Male Entrepreneurs
Brothers In Business: New Initiative To Launch Next…

The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. has launched an initiative to nurture the next generation of young Black male entrepreneurs, with…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
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