Dr. Maxine Bennett-Marsh has started Orion Medical Network LLC, a Black-owned medical staffing agency in Maryland. The company aims to support hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities at a time when healthcare providers are facing workforce challenges. According to reports, the agency officially launched with a ribbon-cutting event in June 2026 at 11302 Crossroad Trail […]
Black author Waldo Theus is celebrating a significant achievement as the owner of The Theus Publishing Group LLC, an independent publishing company focused on inspirational writing about faith, family, grief, healing, and personal growth. His current collection features four books: A Mother’s Touch, Our Father’s Spirit, Women of the Light, and Our Little Acorn Tree. […]
In a significant change in the U.S. economy, Black women have become one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the country. This is not just a trend; it’s a major shift that is transforming American business. New data from Wells Fargo’s 2026 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report shows that between 2024 and 2025, the […]
Angela Simmons, an entrepreneur and cultural influencer, reflects on the rapid success of her footwear brand Pastry. She recalls not just a business triumph but a moment that changed discussions about women in sneaker culture. Simmons recently noted that at its peak, Pastry briefly outsold Air Jordan footwear in Foot Locker stores. This milestone has […]
When Donovan “Spida” Mitchell stepped onto an NBA court for the first time as a professional, he wasn’t just starting a career; he was laying the groundwork for a lifetime of giving. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard recently shared that he dedicated $250,000 of his first $1 million as a professional athlete to his own nonprofit. […]
