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Serena, Michael B. Jordan Back New Entrepreneurship Contest

Serena Williams and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up with a VC firm to support HBCU entrepreneurs.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

The Lena Horne Prize For Artists Creating Social Impact

Solange’s Saint Heron Library Will Celebrate Black Creators

Solange’s platform Saint Heron is launching a free library that features the work of Black creatives.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Donate $1M To Nonprofits

An Oakland-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the racial wealth gap was among the inaugural recipients of Michael Jordan’s community grants.

by Brandee Sanders

12.09.22

$10M Black-Owned Restaurant Grant Awards Black Women

These 6-Black women-owned restaurants are the ones to watch!

by Sharde Gillam

04.24.10

Black Newspapers Unite For New Online Platform

10 Black newspapers from across the nation have come together to launch Word In Black, a collective platform that will…

by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins

01.01.70

Issa Rae Joins Black-Owned Business Initiative

Issa Rae has joined an initiative designed to amplify Black-owned businesses.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

City of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala 2018 - Inside

Jay-Z Invests In Black-Owned Vegan Food Brand

Mogul Jay-Z and NBA star Chris Paul recently invested in a Black-owned vegan food brand.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.93

Serena Williams Invests In Black-Owned Health Startup

Serena Williams has invested in the Black woman-founded healthcare startup HUED.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

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

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

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

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

04.22.57

Close up of a curbside service staff holding paper bags

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

01.01.70

Doctors play a critical role in improving the standards of healthcare

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

11.17.48

BET Her Awards Presented By Bumble - Arrivals

Black-Owned Beauty Brand Hits Historic VC Milestone

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

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.70

A young black ethnicity female businesswoman at business office reopening

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

01.01.70

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

02.11.18

$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

01.07.05

Man with coffee cup using smart phone against white brick wall

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

01.01.70

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

06.13.92