According to the newly released 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, Black women-owned businesses are on the rise. The report states that Black women’s small businesses grew to 2.1 million between 2019 and…
Many entrepreneurs struggle with how to take their businesses to the next level. When stuck in a rut, they usually turn to strategies such as advertising, social media engagement, strategic acquisitions, and others. For John…
Maria Rotilu’s newly launched OpenseedVC has closed its first fund at $10 million. The operator-led venture capital firm intends to support experienced operators looking to launch their technology companies. Rotilu is Europe’s first Black solo…
90-year-old Ed Dwight has finally made history as the oldest person to go to space. In what he described as “a life-changing experience,” the former Air Force captain reached the edge of space for about…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates
Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.
No, Thank You
