Black Americans make up nearly 14% of the U.S. population but only own 3.3% of the businesses. A closer look at regional data reveals that the South stands out as a hub for Black entrepreneurship. Here’s a rundown of the top 10 metropolitan areas in the South where black-owned businesses thrive, according to a recent […]
Detroit rapper Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank Demoss, has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, claiming weight discrimination after a driver allegedly refused her service. The incident occurred as Blanding was headed to a Detroit Lions watch party. According to Blanding, the driver arrived, assessed her, and declared that she could not board […]
John Hope Bryant, the CEO and founder of Operation HOPE, made a significant announcement at Albany State University’s fall graduation, where he served as the commencement speaker. John Hope revealed a $1.8 million donation aimed at supporting 70 graduates from the historically Black university who are aspiring entrepreneurs. This event took place on December 14 […]
With nearly 30 years in education, Sharif El-Mekki has seen how Black students often face challenges in schools that aren’t set up to help them succeed. As a former teacher and principal, El-Mekki believes that one of the biggest problems is the lack of Black teachers. To fix this, he started the Center for Black […]
On August 10, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the state’s oldest Black-owned newspaper, marked a significant milestone—its 90th anniversary. Tracy Williams-Dillard, the current owner, proudly celebrated the paper’s rich history, reflecting on its journey. “I’m overwhelmed with joy and happiness, and it just feels phenomenal. That’s all I can say,” Williams-Dillard shared. “To know that my family’s […]
