Welcome to “The Wealth Moves Playbook,” a Shoppe Black series. We break down what to do with $100K and other major money milestones—$250K, $1M, and […]
Category: Black Enterprise
In her essay “What Claudine Gay’s Reality Says About My Own As An Educated Millennial Black Person,” Tahyira Savanna explores how Claudine Gay’s experiences resonate with her life as a well-educated Black millennial. She reflects on the shared challenges and triumphs of navigating a world shaped by race and education, drawing parallels between Gay’s journey and her own. This analysis not only highlights the significance of representation but also examines the broader implications of their experiences within society.
You need to understand when it’s time to walk away when love is no longer being offered. — Nina Simone (Born in Tryon, North Carolina […]
Tahyira Savanna stands up for Black America in opposition to the dangers posed by white privilege, while Trump issued threats to the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, as shown in this video.
[integrated material]. On June 1, 2020, demonstrators with the Black Lives Matter movement assembled in Lafayette Square Park close to the White House to voice […]
Footwork has made a $15 million investment in Confido’s AI platform designed for consumer packaged goods (CPG).
authored by Tony O. Lawson. Footwork, a venture capital firm located in San Francisco, was co-established by Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi. The firm […]
Makeup Brands Owned by Black Entrepreneurs You Should Be Aware Of: Part 2
Black consumers continue to drive trends and spending in the beauty industry, accounting for a significant share of makeup product sales. Yet Black-owned brands still […]
Understand the Assignment: The Slutty Vegan Case Study
by Tony O. Lawson Recent headlines about Slutty Vegan and its founder, Pinky Cole, have stirred debate and speculation throughout the business and cultural landscape. Many […]
Tasty African Food: The £7M Food Chain Making Waves in the UK
Tasty African Food has become a standout success story in the UK’s Black-owned business scene. Founded by Michael and Abi Olaleye in 2000, this brand […]
Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Partners With Ethiopia for $2.5B Fertilizer Plant
Ethiopia has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with the Dangote Group, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, to build one of the world’s largest fertilizer […]
Photodom: A Camera Shop and Film Lab Owned by Black Entrepreneurs Bringing Analog Photography Back to Life in New York City.
Photodom is a camera store, full-service film lab, and photo studio based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by Dominick Lewis, it started in 2020 as a tiny third-floor walk-up. […]
Movement Money: A $350 Million Company Transforming Protests into Investment Strength
In June 2025, demonstrators swarmed the streets of Los Angeles due to a fresh series of ICE raids aimed at immigrant communities, conducted with minimal […]