Couple Secures $250K Deal on Shark Tank for Black-Owned Virtual Bridal Company

  03/19/2023

--- Charles and Ashley Young are the co-founders of a virtual bridal company called Bridal Babes. The company designs bridesmaids' dresses that are body-flattering catered for curvy Black women. After appearing on Shark Tank and securing a $250,000 deal,...

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The Secrets to Finding The Career Path That’s Right For You

  03/13/2023

--- Hey there! It's me, you know that busy founder I told you about? I'm back and I'm ready to give you some strategies for finding the career path that's right for you. The first step is to take the time to think about what you really want. This might s...

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What Black Women Should Know When Negotiating A Higher Salary

  03/13/2023

--- Black Women Should Know When Negotiating A Higher Salary As a young woman, it is important that you learn how to negotiate a higher salary. This can be especially difficult for women of color. The average salary for a woman is $42,000. The average s...

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Will Smith Didn't Watch Chris Rock's 'Selective Outrage' Special For A Reason

  03/11/2023

--- "Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his family on the Netflix special. He didn't watch it, but was told what Chris had said." Will and Jada saw the comments about it because it's everywhere you look online and on social medi...

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Gabrielle Union Offers $75,000 in Grants and Mentoring Sessions to Black Women-Owned Businesses

  03/09/2023

--- In honor of International Women's Day, actress and entrepreneur Gabrielle Union and celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims, co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union, have partnered with LinkedIn to award an $25.000 grant initiative to three black women-own...

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12-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Awarded $25K Grant from Mayor of Tempe, Arizona

  03/09/2023

--- It's a story that embodies the power of entrepreneurship and the spirit of hard work. Twelve-year-old King Mauni, CEO of We Kingz Bro, is an inspirational apparel brand that empowers young men of color to build a life and future they are proud of. He...

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Fantasia Teams Up with American Red Cross to Fight Sickle Cell Disease

  03/09/2023

--- The American Red Cross and Fantasia have teamed up to help raise awareness for sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that prevents red blood cells from carrying oxygen effectively through the body. This disease can be life-thr...

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Michael B. Jordan Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ahead Of ‘Creed III’ Release Date

  03/02/2023

--- It's been quite a week for Michael B. Jordan. On Monday (February 27), the 36-year- old joined his colleagues and filmmakers to celebrate the premiere of his directorial debut, Creed III. Yesterday (March 1), the Santa Ana, California native earned a...

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Virginia State University To Host National Leaders To Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

  03/01/2023

--- The REFORM Alliance brings together VSU students and local leaders to engage on this important issue. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, REFORM will visit the VSU campus for a series of talks. This is one of the first visits for the REFORM at historically...

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Black Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor Launches Hedge Fund to Help Lower-Income Families Start Investing

  03/01/2023

--- Serial entrepreneur Marlo Richardson is seeking to educate and help individuals who have an interest in learning how to invest. Richardson’s own extensive experience as an entrepreneur and real estate investor inspired her to create the fund. The inv...

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