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Explore international business news and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of Black business news, featuring success stories, economic developments, and innovations within the Black community. Whether you’re looking for emerging opportunities, key industry updates or features on business leaders, our business section keeps you connected and ahead of the curve.
Bronx gets a free vending machine filled with quality groceries to feed families
A new vending machine, stocked with quality groceries, has been launched in The Bronx by the New York City STEM nonprofit, Change Food For Good. This initiative directly addresses a critical need for families in the borough, which, as the New York State Department of Health reported in January 2024, has the highest rate of…
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Shaquille O’Neal taps his son Shareef for Shaq Brand: “Dad, let me create something”
Shaquille O’Neal’s business ventures are extensive, much like his formidable presence...
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How this mom, once advised to drop out of college, broke barriers to own the #1 wellness clinic in her city
Teria Mullin, CRNA, FNP-C, overcame early college struggles to found First Rate Infusion &...
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Mielle Organics makes history as the NFL’s first official textured-hair-care partner: “It feels aligned and overdue”
The NFL has named Mielle Organics, a popular Black-founded and woman-led brand, as its first...
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Inspired by tragedy, founder develops device that can detect pathogens on surfaces within minutes
Darrell Marshall, a Detroit native, discovered his passion for science at just five years old. Growing up in the challenging environment of 1980s and 1990s Detroit, raised by a single mother, he identified...
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Ex-athlete Darrick Johnson strikes gold in AI-powered sports management platform after sleeping in his car
Darrick Johnson, the architect of a new sports-centered software platform, began his journey to creating this innovative tool in South Central Los Angeles, where technology was an early and familiar influence. ...
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With no investors, Shaina Rainford turns homemade scalp oil into a multimillion-dollar brand – here’s how
A family crisis changed everything for Shaina Rainford, a board-certified nurse practitioner focused on her healthcare career, who had no initial aspirations of becoming a beauty mogul. Today,...
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How a college student with only $100 in her bank account used TikTok to start a flourishing online bakery
Joulenie Pierre began her entrepreneurial journey as a college student in Miami, juggling a double major in economics and political science with a pre-law focus. To financially support herself, she was...
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Why work will be optional and money irrelevant in 10 to 20 years – Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has predicted that technological advancements will make work optional and money irrelevant by 2035 or 2045. Speaking at the United States-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C.,...
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Tabitha Brown shares big lesson she learned after closing her vegan restaurant in under a year of launching
Tabitha Brown, a social media personality and serial entrepreneur, entered the restaurant business with Kale My Name, a vegan concept that had already found success in Chicago in 2021, Eater reported....
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How this ex-con built a $1 million food truck business after companies rejected him
For Dawon Matthews, entrepreneurship wasn’t just a choice—it was a necessity. After being charged with a felony at 19, companies rejected him, prompting him to forge his own career path. Now...
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Shaq O’Neal says Reebok might already be discussing a sneaker deal with Steph Curry
Since Under Armour and Curry Brand split, Stephen Curry, now without a sneaker deal, has used his pregame sneakers to honor NBA legends. Ahead of last Tuesday night’s road game against the...
