In a time when discussions about Black wealth focus on ownership, innovation, and scale, few individuals represent that change as well as David Steward. As the founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), Steward has built one of the largest Black-owned…
On March 13, 2026, the vibrant life of Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray, a 42-year-old Black transgender woman, drag performer, and community organizer, came to a tragic end. This event has shocked LGBTQ+ and activist communities. Law enforcement responding to a shooting…
In the boardrooms and offices of corporate America, a quiet shift is changing who leads, innovates, and accumulates wealth. Black women, recognized as some of the most educated, resilient, and high-performing professionals in the U.S. economy, are moving away from…
BKR Capital, a venture firm investing in Black-led and diverse founders, announced the first close of $20 million for its $50 million Fund II, the Black Innovation Fund II. This milestone follows the strong performance of its debut fund and…
