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Black-Owned Ice Cream Shops To Support All Year-Round

Check out our growing list of Black-owned ice cream makers who you should support in honor of National Ice Cream…
by NewsOne Staff
07.15.21
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13 Black-Owned Business To Shop Now!

Check out this diverse list of companies led by founders who saw a personal or community need and turned it…
by Michelle Matos-Becerra
06.24.21
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Sharpton Addresses Status Of Black-Owned Richmond Casino

Rev. Al Sharpton recently caught up with Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins to discuss the company's branded casino proposals for…
by Bilal Morris
05.04.21
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Urban One To Propose $517M Casino In Richmond

Urban One Inc., a Black-owned business that operates media organizations across the country, recently ventured into partnership with Peninsula Pacific…
by Charise Frazier
02.23.21
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Virginia Casino Survey Seeks Feedback Amid Diversity Flap

A new survey seeking feedback from Richmond, Virginia, residents about plans to build a casino there follows criticism from African…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.03.20
Actor Kevin Hart wearing Alexander McQueen arrives at the World Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' 'Jumanji: The Next Level' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on December 9, 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Black-Owned Tea Company Lands Kevin Hart Investment

Kevin Hart has invested in the Black-owned brand Ellis Island Tea.
by NewsOne Staff
07.20.20
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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
12.03.20
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
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Black-Owned Coffee Shop Targeted For Hate

Someone defaced the front of a black-owned Denver coffee shop with the N-word.
by nigelroberts1
05.31.18
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Black Women Allege Racial Profiling At Harlem Restaurant

More disappointments as the neighborhood gentrifies.
by nigelroberts1
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
Madam C.J. Walker Driving

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 nigelroberts1
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 nigelroberts1
01.10.18
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