For tens of millions of households in the United States, rent is the single largest recurring expense. It is paid monthly, often on time, and […]
Category: Black Enterprise
The Silver Tsunami Is Overstated and ETA Is Being Misunderstood
The idea of a coming “Silver Tsunami” has taken hold across entrepreneurship and investing circles. The narrative is simple and compelling. Millions of Baby Boomer-owned […]
Wellspring Manor & Spa and the Art of Intentional Rest with Lisa Alexander
Located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Wellspring Manor & Spa was created as a sanctuary for deep rest. Through thoughtful design, cultural grounding, and a measured […]
What Beauty Asset Sales Reveal About Control and Capital
Recent headlines involving Pat McGrath Labs and Fenty Beauty have been widely interpreted as commentary on success, decline, or founder exit. That reaction is understandable. […]
Allen Iverson-Backed Affordable Housing Development Moves Forward
A proposed affordable housing development backed by NBA Hall of Famer and Newport News native Allen Iverson has moved closer to construction after securing approval […]
What Is Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)?
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, often abbreviated as ETA, is an ownership model in which an individual or small group acquires an existing, profitable business rather than […]
The ETA Model Works When You Stop Romanticizing It
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is often discussed as an alternative path into entrepreneurship. In practice, it functions very differently. At its core, ETA is a capital […]
The Diaspora Salon: Where Art, Ideas, and Black Excellence Converge
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, […]
The Next Chapter of Golf le FLEUR*: Why Tyler, The Creator Is Moving Beyond Apparel
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
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 […]