Thobo Khathola, CEO of Lion coaching International, began his entrepreneurial journey coaching children from the…
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10 Life and Business Lessons From Reginald F. Lewis
In the 1980s, Reginald F. Lewis, a visionary entrepreneur and dealmaker, left an everlasting impression…
Co-founders Become the First African Americans to Receive a James Beard Humanitarian Award
The Humanitarian Award was given to Karen Washington and Olivia Watkins at the just concluded…
7 of the Most Profitable Shoe Deals in NBA History
NBA players are unquestionably among the world’s highest-paid athletes, with some earning the majority of…
Pediatrician Who Co-founded a Night Hospital for Children Now Makes $11 Million in Revenue
Dr. Anastasia Gentles was frequently concerned at the emergency room when children were brought in…
Gabrielle Union Awards $75,000 in Grants to Black Women Entrepreneurs
Through its Lift As We Climb campaign, Flawless by Gabrielle Union, a haircare brand launched…
Black Entrepreneur Acquires Two Airbnb Tiny Homes For $30K Each
Ansel Troy, an African American entrepreneur from Oakland, California, discovered a profitable business as an…
Couple Opens First Ever Black-Owned Mattress Store in the Midwest
Meet Randy and Linda Davis, an African American couple from Denver, Colorado, and the proprietors of…
Parents Hire Their 16-Year-Old Daughter to Run Family-Owned Soul Food Restaurant
Gabby Morrison, 16, from Charlotte, North Carolina, has been selected manager of Nana Morrison’s Soul…
Biggest Ruby Ever to Come to Auction After Being Found in Mozambique Sells for Record $34.8m
The largest ruby ever auctioned established a record in New York on Thursday, selling for…
Kevin Hart’s Tequila brand Offers $500K to Minority Business Owners
Kevin Hart began his comedic career after appearing at an amateur night at a Philadelphia-area…
Former Wall Street Exec Named Head Of Turkey Central Bank
Turkey’s recently re-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan named veteran Wall Street CEO Hafize Gaye Erkan…
Americans Owe Nearly $1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt
Americans now hold a record amount of credit card debt — nearly $988 billion, according to the Federal…
HSBC Withdraws Mortgage Deals for New Borrowers in UK
In another indicator of the UK lending market’s turmoil, HSBC has temporarily removed mortgage deals…
Mortgage Rates in the US Fall for the First Time in Three Weeks
Mortgage rates fell this week following a three-week rise, as rates remain volatile in the…
Loretta Neely: Memphis Woman Who Worked at KFC for 47 Years Finally Retiring
Loretta Neely, an African American lady from Memphis, Tennessee, who worked for 47 years at…
Historically Black High School in North Carolina Opens a Bank on Campus
Hillside High School, one of North Carolina’s few remaining historically Black high schools, has established…
World’s Deepest Hotel With Rooms 1,375 Feet Below The Earth’s Surface Opens in UK
A new hotel with rooms 1,375 vertical feet (or 419 metres) below ground has just…
10 Businesses Owned by Shark Tank Investor Daymond John You Probably Didn’t Know
Daymond John, a Shark Tank investor, is a serial entrepreneur with a net worth of…
How Travis Holoway Turned His $50 Loan Idea into a Business Worth $14 Million
Travis Holoway started his lending app-based business as a gift to family and friends who…
John W. Rogers Jr.: The Man Behind the Oldest Black-Owned Investment Firm in the U.S.
Ariel Investments was founded by John W. Rogers Jr., who also serves as co-CEO. Three…