Entrepreneurship

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

Spelman Joins Entrepreneur 'LaunchPad' Initiative

Spelman College has joined an initiative designed to empower the next generation of leaders through entrepreneurship.

by Brandee Sanders

07.04.21

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

Megan Thee Stallion Starts ‘Roc Nation School’ Scholarship

Megan Thee Stallion will provide a student with a full-ride scholarship to Long Island University’s Roc Nation School of Music,…

by Brandee Sanders

06.12.21

Keshia Knight Pulliam: Mielle Global Education Ambassador

Keshia Knight Pulliam has been appointed to serve as Mielle Organics’ Global Education Ambassador.

by Brandee Sanders

05.24.21

Mastercard Invests In The Fearless Fund VC Firm

Mastercard announced it would make a multi-million dollar investment in the Fearless Fund.

by Brandee Sanders

04.26.21

BoujFleaMarket Founder Empowers Youth To Cultivate Generational Wealth

Mother-daughter duo Anastasia Linkpon and Adriane Mack are using their entrepreneurial journeys to inspire Black youth to create generational wealth.

by Brandee Sanders

04.24.21

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

04.11.21

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

04.03.21

Megan Thee Stallion Donates $25K To HBCU

Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova Cares donated $25,000 to advance Bennett College’s entrepreneurship program.

by Brandee Sanders

04.03.21

$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

Jennifer Hudson, Mastercard Lead Entrepreneurs Initiative

Songstress Jennifer Hudson has teamed up with Mastercard for an initiative designed to support Black women entrepreneurs.

by NewsOne Staff

02.22.21

Colleagues discussing new business ideas during meeting

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

23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Arrivals

Pharrell Williams Launches Tech Entrepreneurship Initiative For Youth

Pharrell Williams has launched a tech entrepreneurship initiative for youth.

by NewsOne Staff

01.23.21

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

Confident female student writing on paper at desk

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

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

AFI FEST 2019 - Opening Night Gala - Premiere Of Universal Pictures' 'Queen And Slim'

2 Chainz Launches Fund For HBCU Student Entrepreneurs

Rapper 2 Chainz has launched a fund to support HBCU student entrepreneurs.

by NewsOne Staff

10.25.20