Black Elites

Markets, capital and the companies redefining the global economy.

Deep reporting on the deals, firms and industries where the next chapter of wealth is being written.

In business

Inside Meghan Markle’s Move to Build a Fully Independent Lifestyle Empire

Meghan Markle’s entry into a new phase of her entrepreneurial journey highlights both resilience and reinvention. Her lifestyle venture, As Ever, is now completely independent after ending its...

Byio: Black Women-Led Startup Lets Users Control Social Media Access

In a time filled with unclear algorithms and corporate control, a new group of founders is challenging the old rules of social platforms. Byio, a Detroit-based startup led by Black women, is at the...

Dunbar Pavilion Launches New Business Empowerment Center.

A historic landmark in Arizona’s Black American community has begun a new phase of economic empowerment. The Dunbar Pavilion has officially opened a Business Empowerment Center aimed at helping...

How Bennie Thompson Inspires the Next Generation of Black Leaders

In an era of social upheaval, few public servants embody continuity, courage, and mentorship quite like Rep. Bennie G. Thompson. Thopmson is a veteran Mississippi congressman whose life story and...

Meet Dr. Dre: Beats, Billionaire Status, and the Power of Black Innovation

Heir to the sound of West Coast hip-hop, creator of multi-platinum stars, and now officially among the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, Dr. Dre is a key figure in both music and business. On March...

The Lasting Legacy of Damon ‘Dame’ Dash on Hip-Hop Business Culture

Decades after its founding, Roc-A-Fella Records remains a symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, cultural influence, and the power of Black ownership. At the heart of that story is Damon “Dame” Dash. The...

Lakeisha Jackson Launches AI Platform to Drive Business Success

In a time when technology shapes the future of entrepreneurship, a Black founder is making strides with an AI-powered platform. The platform is designed to help small business owners grow sustainably...

Jay-Z VC Firm’s $20M Loan Scrutinized in Uncle Nearest Crisis

The financial dealings of the Black-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey are facing increased scrutiny due to a $20 million loan linked to MarcyPen Capital Partners. This is the venture...

Meet Robert F. Smith: Tech Billionaire Driving Black Excellence

In the realm of global technology investment and transformative philanthropy, few figures are as prominent or inspiring as Robert F. Smith. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity...