This week's essential reading
Business
Markets. Companies. Capital.
Black households now account for an estimated $272 billion in discretionary spending. That proves market significance. It does not reveal who owns the companies converting that demand into...
Most founders spend months refining pitch decks, polishing financial models, and preparing for lengthy meetings with investors. By the time they start fundraising, many expect that funding will depend...
In 2015, Black Americans had nearly $1.2 trillion in buying power. By 2016, Nielsen estimated that about 11.5 million Black millennials lived in the United States. Despite their economic influence and...
You’ve heard the advice a hundred times: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” But what if you don’t know anyone? What if your family doesn’t have...
While much of the football world focused on Spain’s triumph in New Jersey and the tactical battles that defined the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a quieter story with potentially far greater long-term...
Trevor Rozier-Byrd left a secure Wall Street career to solve a problem he believed traditional finance had failed to address: helping underserved communities build wealth through investing. Most...
Sport
While much of the football world focused on Spain’s triumph in New Jersey and the tactical battles that defined the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a quieter story with potentially far greater long-term...
A new leadership and career readiness program is emerging to ensure student-athletes are prepared for economic success beyond sports. On July 1, 2026, influential Black entrepreneurs Cimone Casson and...
After leading the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in over five decades, captain Jalen Brunson is expanding his influence beyond basketball. He has announced his debut children’s...
Angel Reese solidified her place in Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) history on Sunday night by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 career rebounds. At just 26 years old and...
Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league is set to enter a new phase after agreeing to go public in a significant deal that values the league at $290 million. This move represents a key moment not just for...
Jalen Brunson has finally explained the reasoning behind one of the boldest financial choices in modern NBA history: he chose long-term stability, team flexibility, and championship goals over...
Leadership
The people setting the standard.
In an unprecedented milestone, Zeita Merchant, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, is set to become the first Black woman to attain the rank of admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233-year history...
In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, black politicians continue to make significant strides, breaking barriers and shaping the future of governance. As 2024 takes shape, it’s...
Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to hold the office in the United States, took a significant step in leading the 59th annual Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in...
Ashleigh Johnson, an Olympic water polo star, is not only excelling in her sport but also uplifting black youth through her achievements and influence. Johnson made history in 2016 as the first Black...
Wall Street, the financial heartbeat of the world, has long been a symbol of wealth, power, and influence. Historically dominated by a homogeneous group, the landscape is gradually evolving to reflect...
Silas Adekunle, a visionary Nigerian inventor and technology entrepreneur, has made remarkable strides in robotics and gaming innovation. He is best known for creating the world’s first...
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember those who have served in the military. For many with family members in the U.S. Military, this day is a solemn occasion to reflect on those...
Ibukun Olubiyi, originally from Lagos, Nigeria, is making waves in Ottawa, Ontario, with the opening of the city’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant. Her path from Lagos to becoming a business owner in...
Lifestyle
Luxury, travel, culture & the examined life
Detroit’s annual Concert of Colors is back, bringing artists, cultures, and communities together while honoring the late founder Ismael Ahmed. This free five-day festival will celebrate global...
Detroit’s African World Festival will return to Hart Plaza from July 10 to July 12, 2026. This festival is one of the city’s most significant cultural events along the riverfront. Presented by the...
Detroit’s African World Festival will return to Hart Plaza from July 10 to July 12, 2026. This festival is one of the city’s most significant cultural events along the riverfront. Presented by the...
Jaden Smith’s I Love You Restaurant focuses on providing a simple, urgent service: giving people experiencing homelessness access to free, healthy, plant-based meals while treating them with dignity...
Bowie State University’s nursing program has achieved a significant milestone. All members of its December 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating class passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on...
Seven years after Nipsey Hussle’s death, one of the final legal matters related to his estate has been resolved. A California judge approved the final distribution of the late rapper and...
The way professionals build careers has changed completely. Yet most of us are still using tools designed for a world that no longer exists. LinkedIn launched in 2003, before smartphones, before the...
Professional networking has changed dramatically over the last two decades. There was a time when networking meant attending conferences, exchanging business cards, and hoping someone remembered your...