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10 Black-Owned Businesses Worth Billions in the USA

Black entrepreneurship in the US has grown to levels that were previously unattainable in recent years. Many Black-owned and Black-led companies have reached billion-dollar valuations. These...

7 Black Americans Who Own Private Jets 2026

Data indicate that private jet ownership is extremely low worldwide, with ownership concentrated among the ultra-wealthy, as it is often seen as the ultimate symbol of prosperity. A small number of...

Meet Mellody Hobson, One of the Leading Black Women in Corporate America

Mellody Hobsson is an influential figure in the financial industry, not only for her own accomplishments but also for what she stands for – the increasing prominence of Black women in business...

Tony Powers: The Decatur’s First Black Mayor in 200 Years

When Tony Powers was selected as Decatur’s first black mayor earlier this month, the moment carried the weight of history. For the first time since the city was founded more than two centuries...

DEI Cuts Are Fueling a New Wave of Black Women Entrepreneurs

Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are facing cuts across industries, often framed as budget decisions. But for many Black women in the workforce, these reductions have become a...

“Banking While Black” | How Racial Bias in the Financial System Continues to Hurt Black Entrepreneurs

Financial discrimination is not a thing of the past — and one Black entrepreneur’s devastating experience is once again proving how deeply racial bias still shapes the banking industry. Her story...

Black History Faces Renewed Threats Under Trump Administration

Less than a year into Donald Trump tenure as the 47th President of the United States, his aggressive push against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is already reshaping how Black...

10 Black Nonprofits Making a Difference This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many of us think about giving back—not just to family and friends, but to our communities at large. Below are 10 Black-led nonprofits whose work is deeply meaningful...

Black Business Hub in Wisconsin Drives Growth for Black Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneur Daijah Wade, the opening of the Black Business Hub (BBH) in Madison, Wisconsin, was more than a new address—it was a turning point. Wade had operated The Walking Jerk, her Caribbean...