The 2026 Black Business Expo is now accepting registrations from Maryland entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses to participate as exhibitors. This event has become one of the region’s most anticipated community economic gatherings. Organized by the Montgomery County Black Collective, the Expo will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026. This is at the Universities at […]

Portland has welcomed a vibrant new addition with the opening of The Downbeat, a Black-owned bar and live music venue centered around rhythm, creativity, and community connection. Situated in the Old Town district, this venue aims to be more than just a nightlife spot; it aspires to be a cultural hub that celebrates connection, artistry, […]

Michael Beasley has reopened one of the strangest stories from the Miami Heat’s Big Three era. He claims the team’s so-called “Cookie-Gate” was not just a funny memory. Instead, it was also part of the tension surrounding LeBron James’ departure in 2014. Recent reports indicate that Beasley argued this incident reflected a bigger issue within […]

At a roundtable convened by Bloomberg Businessweek, prominent Black business leaders gathered to discuss the growing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and its implications for economic opportunity. A key takeaway was that the reduction of DEI is not merely symbolic; it has real economic impacts. The forum gathered executives, investors, and policy […]

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 businesses in U.S. history and has redefined Black economic leadership in the digital age. Who […]