In 2026, Black American founders are not only taking part in innovation; they are redefining it. From artificial intelligence to financial systems and cultural technology, a new group of entrepreneurs is creating companies that effectively address real problems on a large scale. What sets this moment apart is the ecosystem supporting them. Major events like […]
Black entrepreneurs continue to get a small portion of the capital available through federal and private grant programs. According to experts, awareness, accessibility, and structural obstacles that prevent many opportunities from being taken advantage of are more often the issue than a lack of funds. These are five grants that Black business entrepreneurs commonly overlook, […]
Miami-based entrepreneurs Justin Elliott and Jahreem Samuels have landed a six-figure investment from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to scale WRTH, their AI-powered, blockchain-verified commerce platform designed to streamline authentication, pricing, and operations for modern retailers. The founders’ partnership emerged from shared frustrations in their respective fields. Elliott—whose early interests ranged from mechanical engineering to digital […]
For many Black founders, raising capital remains one of the toughest barriers to growth. Venture capital still overwhelmingly flows to white-owned businesses, and traditional bank loans often come with hurdles that disproportionately affect minority entrepreneurs. Grants, however, offer a unique pathway: they provide funding without debt or equity loss. But competition for these opportunities is […]
This year, Shark Tank investor Daymond John is leading the fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, an event to support Black-owned businesses with $100,000 in grants. The event, happening on November 22 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, will be free and celebrate Black entrepreneurship. Special guests include Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, Charlamagne tha God, […]
