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A cup of Cardi, a sip of Saweetie: Try inspired lattes at Black-owned coffee shops
Even the coffee cups are black. You step inside a coffee shop and are greeted not just with a sign that proudly declares “Black-owned” but also with an iconic R&B soundtrack that cycles through artists like Erykah Badu, Thundercat and Sade; local art that depicts the busiest avenues in […] Click here to view original […]
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Black-Owned Tulsa Nonprofit Receives A $50K Grant From Google To Support Women Entrepreneurs
Black women entrepreneurs are receiving a helping hand in Tulsa. The post Black-Owned Tulsa Nonprofit Receives A $50K Grant From Google To Support Women Entrepreneurs appeared first on AfroTech . According to a press release, Google’s Global Data Center RISE program has distributed a $50,000 grant to Build In […] Click here to view original […]
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10 Black-owned beauty and skincare brands you should refresh your cosmetic bag with
1 of 11 Photos in Gallery ©Future From luxury facial serums catered to every skin type to a silky smooth foundation that comes in 59 shades, the beauty industry is becoming more diverse and inclusive by being a space for Black creatives to produce products that work for every […] Click here to view original […]
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Diddy May Be Looking To Purchase BET As Paramount Looks To Sell Its Majority Stake
Sean “Diddy” Combs is the latest name who could be throwing his hat in the ring to purchase BET . According to Variety , Combs is now competing against media moguls including Tyler Perry and Byron Allen to purchase a majority stake of BET Media Group as Paramount looks […] Click here to view original […]
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Group Black, Co-Founded By Richelieu Dennis, Places $400M Bid To Acquire Vice Media
Photo Credit: Erika Goldring An investment firm is potentially looking to increase Black ownership in the media industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, Group Black, a collective of Black-owned media and diverse creators, has reportedly placed a $400 million bid to acquire Vice Media. Group Black was co-founded […] Click here to view original […]
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First Black owned bread company giving back to community
By Audrina Bigos Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO ( WBBM ) — Some businesses are about more than making money — they’re about giving back to the communities. That’s the case with the first-ever Black-owned slice bread company that was started by a group of friends […] Click here to view original […]
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Juneteenth celebrations in metro Detroit include films, food, music and shopping
A plethora of upcoming gatherings across metro Detroit will mark the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, an annual holiday to celebrate equal rights and the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops freed remaining slaves in Galveston, Texas, enforcing […] Click here to view original […]
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Market showcasing Black-owned businesses opens 1st store in Pearland
You can now support Black-owned businesses at the Pearland Town Center. Learn more about the owners’ stories and why they started their businesses. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we […] Click here to view original […]
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Media mogul Byron Allen pays $70M for Michigan TV station WJRT
After taking on General Motors and other automakers, media mogul Byron Allen is expanding his presence in Michigan, his home state. On Wednesday, Allen’s company, Allen Media Group, announced it would pay $70 million to buy WJRT from Gray Television. WJRT is the ABC affiliate in Flint-Saginaw. This deal […] Click here to view original […]
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Megachurch pastor pays $200k in reparations to Tulsa Massacre survivors
Megachurch pastor pays $200k in reparations to Tulsa Massacre survivors (STIRR, SBG) BIXBY, Okla. (WKRC) – The pastor of a megachurch has issued $200,000 reparation payments each to the three living survivors of the Tulsa Massacre. In 1921, a white mob attacked Black Tulsa residents and destroyed their homes […] Click here to view original […]