A group of university students in the United States is working to incorporate the overlooked Black women’s voices into the historical record. They are using a digital humanities project to preserve and publish personal diaries from the 19th and early 20th centuries. According to reports, the initiative is called the Black Women’s Diaries Project (BWDP). […]
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 and tackle common operational issues. This week, tech entrepreneur Lakeisha Jackson officially introduced Octopus AI. This is an AI-driven business operating system aimed at […]
In a powerful testament to ambition and community strength, thousands of Black women leaders from the United States and beyond are gathering in Las Vegas this week for the 20th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. This event is one of the most significant gatherings of Black women in leadership, business, and culture. Now […]
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 capital firm founded by Jay-Z. It has become a major point of contention in an ongoing legal dispute over the company’s finances. At the […]
In a significant move that could change how health information and clinical care reach Black communities in the United States, BlackDoctor, Inc. has introduced a range of artificial intelligence-powered tools. These tools aim to close gaps in health equity and provide culturally relevant care. BlackDoctor is the country’s largest digital health platform for Black Americans. […]