Entrepreneurship

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

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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

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

Raising And Keeping Capital For Black Women Entrepreneurs

If you're a Black woman starting a business, you may want to check for Shelly Bell, the founder of Black…

by NewsOne Staff

08.14.20

Former TV Execs Launch Pop’N Creative Agency

Former TV executives Jessica D. Lane Alexander and Lori J. Hall are helping brands address cultural insensitivity in their marketing…

by Brandee Sanders

08.10.20

City of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala 2018 - Inside

Roc Nation Launches School In Partnership With LIU

Roc Nation has teamed up with Long Island University Brooklyn for the creation of a school.

by NewsOne Staff

08.09.20

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

Black-Owned Businesses Get Serena's Jewelry Line Proceeds

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to a relief fund for Black-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19.

by NewsOne Staff

07.20.20

European Premiere of Disney's "The Lion King"

Beyoncé, NAACP Start New Black-Owned Business Initiative

Beyoncé teamed up with the NAACP to provide grants for Black-owned businesses significantly impacted by COVID-19.

by NewsOne Staff

07.14.20

Flikshop App Aims To Combat Recidivism

Social entrepreneur Marcus Bullock is using his business Flikshop to keep families connected with their incarcerated loved ones and combat…

by Brandee Sanders

06.22.20

Protecting Your Online Business Amid COVID-19

Award-winning intellectual property lawyer Kimra Major-Morris shares how Black entrepreneurs can protect their online businesses amid COVID-19.

by Brandee Sanders

04.23.20

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

Sisters Launch Fitness Brand To Empower Black Women

Sister duo Cornelia and Julia Gibson launched a fitness brand to empower women of color.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20

Kidpreneur Uses Crochet Business For A Global Impact

12-year-old entrepreneur Jonah Larson has used his crochet company to drive social impact.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20

Issa Rae’s Record Label Acquires Bonfire Collective

Issa Rae’s record label Raedio has acquired the music supervision firm Bonfire Collective.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20

Preparing homemade chocolate chip cookies

Atlanta Kidpreneurs' Gourmet Baked Goods Company Opens

Four brothers from Atlanta, who are all under the age of 12, have launched a gourmet baked goods company.

by NewsOne Staff

03.31.20