Each February, Marrakech becomes one of the world’s most compelling cultural destinations. As the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair electrifies the city with collectors, artists, […]
Category: Black Enterprise
The Next Chapter of Golf le FLEUR*: Why Tyler, The Creator Is Moving Beyond Apparel   Â
Tyler, The Creator has long treated personal style as an extension of his creative language. Over the past decade, that language evolved into Golf le […]
Esusu Raises $50 Million Series C, Hits $1.2 Billion Valuation   Â
By Tony O. Lawson Esusu, a financial technology company that enables renters to build credit from on-time rent payments, announced Thursday that it has raised $50 […]
Community Capital: The Rise of Equity Crowdfunding   Â
Equity crowdfunding is evolving into a meaningful part of the early-stage capital landscape. Rather than relying solely on banks or venture capital firms, founders can […]
Hinchliffe Stadium: A Black-Owned Monument to Sports History   Â
Hinchliffe Stadium stands as a rare landmark in American sports—a Black-owned, Black-led monument to generations of athletic achievement, cultural pride, and community resilience. Built in […]
Africa’s Waste Crisis Is a Missed Billion-Dollar Opportunity   Â
Africa is discarding renewable feedstocks that global markets urgently need, even as the African circular economy begins to gain momentum. Europe continues to increase imports […]
Uniphy Secures $3.9M to Replace Touchscreens with Smart Surfaces   Â
By Tony O. Lawson Uniphy, a UK-based company developing smart surface technology as an alternative to traditional touchscreens and mechanical controls, has raised $3.9 million (£3 million) […]
40+ Black-Owned Cafés in 11 Cities to Support Instead of Starbucks   Â
Starbucks is back in the news, and consumers are once again questioning where their dollars should go. A few years ago, we published an article […]
Chui Ventures Closes Debut Fund at $17.3M, Exceeding Target   Â
By Tony O. Lawson Kenya-based venture capital firm Chui Ventures announced the successful final close of its inaugural fund, Fund I, at $17.3 million, significantly surpassing […]
GOODEE 2025 Holiday Gift Collection: Objects With Purpose   Â
GOODEE is redefining what it means to give thoughtfully. Founded by twin brothers, Byron and Dexter Peart, the platform brings together a global community of […]