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Black Business Month is still going strong. Of course, as a Black legacy outlet, pushing Black forward will always be our first aim, so this is technically a year-round thing for us. But, across the nation, August is a month when we simply bring even more visibility to the thousands of men and women who […]

Image Image Credit Darius Hicks Image Alt Darius Hicks “While Black” host In a world that often shies away from candid discussions about race and its role in society, Darius Hicks is a force to be reckoned with. As the host of “While Black,” Hicks doesn’t pull punches, nor does he tread lightly while leading […]

As Black Lives Matter protests have spread across the nation, there has been an outpouring of support for black-owned businesses and restaurants. Many have seen significant increases in sales. The death of George Floyd “just woke everyone up,” Joel Prinz, co-owner of the Lighthouse Coffee Co., in . . .

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — The 7th Annual Black Joy Parade kicked off in Oakland on Sunday. ABC7 News live-hosted the parade online. The parade — which ran for five blocks along Franklin Street — celebrates the Black experience and highlights its positive influence throughout the Bay Area. The event is also is a big economic […]

In 2021, the health care and social assistance industry represented the largest share of Black-owned employer businesses, at nearly one-third. This was followed by professional, scientific, and technical services, which represented 14.8% of all Black-owned employer businesses; this broad category includes engineering, veterinary services, and specialized design—all jobs that require technical training. The third-largest industry […]

As our nation draws attention to the significant contributions of historical Black figures this month, we must note the role Black entrepreneurs have played in those contributions and think about how we can further help Black-owned businesses thrive across the country. While we faced a global pandemic and ongoing civil unrest, we also witnessed an […]

The significance of this month also extends to the business world, where it’s important to recognize the impact Black entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders have had and continue to have on shaping the industry. Helping minority students navigate and establish their place in business is the aim of Black Business Undergraduate Society at the Ross […]

By Nayaba ArindeEditor-at-Large Hollis Barclay is owner of Bleu Fin Bar & Grill and the CEO of Hbar Holdings LLC. Her Crown Heights Bleu Fin seafood restaurant has a unique Guyanese flair. She came from a secure world as operations manager of CareOne Staffing, “procuring multi-million-dollar contract-based commodities and services within public sector agencies,” to […]

Byron Allen at the ceremony where his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled on October 20, 2021 in Hollywood, California. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Byron Allen at the ceremony where his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled on October 20, 2021 in Hollywood, […]

Black folks have a long history of not only creating dynamic and vibrant businesses, but entire business districts, all while surrounded by the ever-present threat and promise of white domestic terrorism. Most of us are familiar with Black Wall Street. But to those in the know, when you mention Black Wall Street, they’ll ask, “Which […]