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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
It all started with a dream
SheaMoisture Launches Small Biz Fund Amid Pandemic

SheaMoisture has launched a $1 million fund to support business owners of color amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
04.05.20
Protests Continue After Death Of Baltimore Man While In Police Custody
Help Wanted

One of the more understated casualties from the sudden economic and social effects of the coronavirus has been Black-owned businesses.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.01.20
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Black Virginia Left Out Of Lucrative Casino Plans

The ongoing debate over whether to build and operate new casinos in Virginia has failed to take the commonwealth’s Black…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
African American woman online Christmas shopping at home
Cyber Monday: Black-Owned Businesses Offering Deals

On Cyber Monday, there is no shortage of Black-owned businesses to buy your holiday gifts from.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.30.20
Strivers' Row in Harlem
Strivers' Row Project Highlights NYC Black-Owned Businesses

The Strivers’ Row project brings awareness to Black-owned businesses in New York City.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Lyft Celebrates Black History Month With Free Rides

Lyft is offering free rides to Black-owned businesses, Black museums and other cultural institutions for Black History Month.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Making full use of the fast wifi at his local cafe
Black-Owned Coffee Shop Targeted For Hate

Someone defaced the front of a black-owned Denver coffee shop with the N-word.
by Nigel Roberts
05.31.18
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Black Women Allege Racial Profiling At Harlem Restaurant

More disappointments as the neighborhood gentrifies.
by Nigel Roberts
04.25.18
Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Chef Marcus Samuelsson Sued For Racial Discrimination

An African-American employee sued celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson for racial discrimination.
by NewsOne Staff
03.25.18
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Book Highlights Former Slaves Turned Entrepreneurs

A new book penned by author Shomari Wills delves into the journeys of Black pioneers who became entrepreneurs after slavery.
by NewsOne Staff
03.10.18
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Neighborhood Rallies To Support Black Businessowner

A group of supporters gathered at a New York bar to support the owner who’s getting pushed out of the…
by Nigel Roberts
02.11.18
Black woman holding open sign in store window
Harlem Capital Gives Black Entrepreneurs Venture Capital Access

Harlem Capital Partners is an initiative designed to invest in businesses created by at least 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs over the…
by NewsOne Staff
01.28.18
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Judge Allows Racial Bias Lawsuit Against Coroner

A federal judge ruled that six Black-owned funeral homes can sue a county coroner for steering business to White-owned funeral…
by Nigel Roberts
01.10.18
African American woman with apron holding an open sign
Wells Fargo Invests $6.6 Million In Black Entrepreneurship

Wells Fargo is investing $6.6 million to support minority-owned businesses.
by NewsOne Staff
01.07.18
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Essence Acquired By Black-Owned Company

Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned company, acquired Essence Communications on Wednesday from Time Inc.
by Nigel Roberts
01.03.18
Proud coffee shop owner hold open sign on first day of business
NYC Spends $1B On Women And Minority-Owned Businesses

New York City has signed $1 billion worth of contracts with MWBE firms.
by NewsOne Staff
12.02.17
Couple with Christmas presents on street, portrait
BLM Promotes #BlackXmas Shopping

BLM's L.A. branch is promoting a “Black Christmas,” to encourage African Americans shop at Black-owned businesses.
by Nigel Roberts
11.28.17
The Washington Post
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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Chicago Deposits $20 Million Into City's Last Black…

Chicago will deposit $20 million into Illinois Service Federal Savings and Loan Association, the city's last Black-owned bank.
by Nigel Roberts
09.21.17
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