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 businesses represent both creativity and tenacity and operate in a variety of sectors. They include media, consumer products, technology, and finance. 1. World Wide Technology–David Steward (Founder) World Wide […]
Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA player, co-founded Zennjet. Sennjet is a travel membership and support service that helps people safely travel with prescription. The company was inspired by her own terrifying experience of being detained in Russia. Her Russia Arrest and Detention Griner was playing professional basketball for UMMC Ekaterinburg during […]
For millions of Black Americans, eating healthy is more than nutrition. It has a connection to long-standing disparities in diet-related disorders like diabetes and hypertension, economic pressures, and health equality. According to health experts and nutritionists, a balanced diet can be more cheap for both individuals and households, even when nutrient-dense food seem pricey. Below […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is expanding his business footprint beyond music and television with a confirmed $124 million investment in an entertainment project in Shreveport, Louisiana. Prior to this, 50 Cent had a $50 million investment project in Shreveport that was officially approved by the city council in September 2025. This additional $124 million investment, which followed, […]
Over the years, Tyler Perry has created a box-office powerhouse in Hollywood. From research, Madea appeared in seven of his top ten highest-grossing movies. These are Tyler Perry’s 6 highest-grossing movies of all time: 1. Madea Goes to Jail (2009) As of 2026, Madea Goes to Jail (2009), is still Tyler Perry’s highest-grossing movie ever. […]
