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Economy

Father and Son Duo Open Newest Black-Owned Caribbean Restaurant in New Jersey

Meet Parris and Tristan Jordan, a father-son duo who opened Bacchanal Junction, the newest black-owned Caribbean restaurant in Bloomfield, New Jersey. With a wealth of experience in hospitality and a deep-rooted passion for Caribbean culture, the Jordans bring a fresh and vibrant dining experience to Bloomfield and East Orange.The menu blends Caribbean cooking traditions with a modern twist, featuring dishes like Shark Bites, Jerk Salmon, and Stewed Kingfish with Creole Sauce. Guests can also look forward to island-style drinks such […]

todayApril 8, 2024 1

Economy

Founder of Black-Owned Fragrance Brand Teams Up With JCPenney to Launch Luxury Collection

November Nichols, the African American founder and CEO of a fragrance brand called Chémin, has teamed up with JCPenney to unveil a new affordable luxury collection. The collaboration brings the line of gender-neutral perfumes and body products to more than 50 of JCPenney's stores nationwide and their online platform.Together with retail giant JCPenney, Nichols is dedicated to making Chémin's products accessible to everyone while maintaining the same delightful scents and sensory experiences its loyal clients have come to love.The Chémin […]

todayMarch 18, 2024 2

Economy

Husband and Wife, Both Doctors, Open Black-Owned Dual Practice Specializing in Sleep Medicine and Obesity Management

In a groundbreaking move, Drs. Christopher and Dafina Allen, a trailblazing African American husband and wife duo, are making history in Saginaw, Michigan. These two accomplished doctors are not only bringing their individual medical practices under one roof, but are also breaking barriers as they unite their expertise as a married couple.Dr. Christopher is the proud owner of Quality Sleep and Neurology, and his wife, Dr. Dafina is the visionary owner of Wise Weight Management, are set to redefine healthcare […]

todayMarch 16, 2024 1

News

Founder of Black-Owned Independent Baseball League Launches 30 Games in 30 Days

Nationwide — Mike Mayden, a former major-league baseball scout and now the Founder of A League of Our Own (ALOOO), the only Black-owned independent baseball league in the United States, is inviting Black-owned businesses to take advantage of available sponsorship opportunities. In September 2024, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization will schedule 30 games in 30 days and is looking to develop a network of boosters, financial supporters, donors, sponsors, and/or underwriters to help sustain and cultivate the future growth of the […]

todayMarch 13, 2024

Economy

Black-Owned Beauty Academy Partners With Beyonce to Give Away Five $10K Scholarships

Beaver Beauty Academy, a Black-owned cosmetology school, is partnering with Beyonce's Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund, which provides financial support to cosmetology students and professional stylists within the beauty industry. The founder, Dr. Melanie C. Beaver, says that she is proud to be selected as the cosmetology school scholarship partner for Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Beaver comments, "Fostering talent, promoting professionalism, and supporting entrepreneurship within the hair industry is deeply important to us. That's why we're partnering with the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund, […]

todayMarch 12, 2024

Economy

Founder Releases Landmark Report Revealing Secrets of Black-Owned Service-Based Business Success

Speak Your Way To Cash®, founded by sales strategist and attorney, Ashley N. Kirkwood, has published an unprecedented report unpacking the inner workings of successful Black-owned service-based companies. Based on a survey of over 120 entrepreneurs, "The State of Black Service-Based Businesses" report unveils game-changing data and strategies for exponentially growing service businesses. Speak Your Way To Cash® hosted a free summit in February 2024 to unveil the full report and give entrepreneurs resources to scale using the findings!One major […]

todayMarch 4, 2024

Economy

Meet the Founder Behind Maryland’s First Pre-Approved Black-Owned 5-County Federal Credit Union

Meet Troy Smith, the Founder and CEO of G1 Investment LLC and the United States Economic Rights Coalition (USERC), who is working with seven other African Americans to launch the proposed C3 Federal Credit Union, which will be Maryland's first-ever Black-owned 5-county Federal Credit Union. His group began meeting in March of last year to develop an FCU to serve their communities’ underrepresented African American and Hispanic residents.Troy and his team are working hard to raise $10 million in donated […]

todayMarch 1, 2024 1

Economy

First Black-Owned Cosmetology School in New Jersey to Partner With Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation

Jana's Cosmetology Academy, the first ever Black-owned cosmetology school in the entire state of New Jersey, is celebrating having been selected to receive funding from global icon Beyonce's BeyGOOD Foundation. The academy will receive essential financial support for cosmetology students and professional hair stylists within the beauty industry.BeyGOOD, the philanthropic initiative founded by Beyoncé, recently announced the launch of the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund and through an annual allocation of $500,000, will offer scholarships and salon business grants in five […]

todayFebruary 27, 2024

Economy

Founder of Black-Owned Cosmetics Brand Collabs With Miss Black USA to Sponsor Scholarship Program

Dr. Satasha Stephen, Founder and CEO of SOROR By Satasha Stephen, a Black-owned all-natural makeup and skincare collection created for all skin types, tones, and hues, is celebrating having her brand as the official cosmetic sponsor for the 2024 Miss Black USA pageant. Based in St. Paul,  Minnesota, this is the second year that her company has partnered with the organization to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship giveaway.The SOROR “Shades of Excellence” $1,000 Scholarship is a collaboration with the Miss Black USA […]

todayFebruary 26, 2024 1