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Clark Atlanta University Joins Black Business Initiative

Clark Atlanta University has joined an initiative designed to create and support 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2030.

by Brandee Sanders

07.25.21

Pharrell Williams Donates $1M To Black-Owned Tech Startup

Pharrell Williams recently awarded $1 million to a Black-owned tech startup.

by Brandee Sanders

07.19.21

Celebrities Visit Build - February 6, 2020

CURLS Founder Unveils Black Women Entrepreneurs Plan

CURLS Founder and CEO Mahisha Dellinger has unveiled a new initiative designed to empower Black women entrepreneurs.

by Brandee Sanders

06.20.21

Jrue Holiday Furthers Efforts Aiding Black-Owned Businesses

Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday is furthering his efforts to support small Black-owned businesses and nonprofits throughout the country.

by Brandee Sanders

05.24.21

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ChiMeals Aims To Combat Food Insecurity In Chicago

A collective of Black and brown-owned businesses have teamed up to combat food insecurity in Chicago.

by Brandee Sanders

05.02.21

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Doctor Opens State’s 1st Black-Owned Primary Care Practice

Dr. Margaret Towolawi is the woman behind the first Black-owned direct primary care clinic in the state of Washington.

by Brandee Sanders

05.10.21

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Black-Owned Beauty Brand Hits Historic VC Milestone

The Black-owned beauty brand Mielle Organics recently secured a $100 million investment.

by Brandee Sanders

04.11.21

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Venture Capital Firm Harlem Capital Raises $134 Million

The Black-led VC firm Harlem Capital has raised $134 million to invest in diverse entrepreneurs.

by Brandee Sanders

04.03.21

Killer Mike’s Banking Platform Secures $40M In Funding

Killer Mike and Ryan Glover’s digital banking platform Greenwood has secured $40 million in funding.

by Brandee Sanders

03.27.21

$100 Million Fund To Support Black-Owned Businesses

One of the nation’s leading diverse-led, woman-owned investment firms has raised $100 million to provide loans for Black and brown-owned…

by NewsOne Staff

03.13.21

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Digital Platform Celebrating Black Innovators Raises $450K

A Black-owned digital platform designed to educate and empower innovators has received a major boost in venture capital funding.

by NewsOne Staff

02.22.21

Serena Williams Furthers Efforts To Support Black Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to support Black small-business owners.

by NewsOne Staff

02.14.21

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Harlem Capital Receives $10M Investment From Apple

The VC firm Harlem Capital has received a $10 million investment from Apple to support diverse entrepreneurs.

by NewsOne Staff

01.24.21

NBA's Bucks Unveil Initiative To Support Black Entrepreneurs

The Milwaukee Bucks recently unveiled an initiative designed to support Black business owners.

by NewsOne Staff

01.18.21

Diddy Invests In Black-Owned Beauty Brands' Platform

Diddy has invested in a platform designed to highlight beauty brands created by Black and brown founders.

by NewsOne Staff

01.18.21

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Walker’s Legacy Launches Scholarship For Howard University Students

Walker’s Legacy has created a scholarship fund for aspiring entrepreneurs at Howard University.

by NewsOne Staff

01.17.21

Rihanna And H.E.R. Invest In Black Woman-Owned Business

Rihanna and H.E.R. invested in the Black woman owned-brand Partake Foods.

by NewsOne Staff

01.10.21

Atlanta Hawks Ink Historic Deal With Black-Owned Banks

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is the first professional sports team to ink an exclusive financing deal with Black-owned banks.

by NewsOne Staff

12.21.20

This Nonprofit Is An Ode To Black Entrepreneurship

Buy from a Black Woman is a nonprofit centered on celebrating Black women entrepreneurship.

by Brandee Sanders

11.09.20

TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 - Day 3

Diddy, LL Cool J Invest In Tech Startup

A Black-led tech startup has received investments from Diddy and LL Cool J.

by NewsOne Staff

11.01.20