Report: DEI Experiences Have Worsened For BIPOC Women In Tech Since Last Year
Big tech has made promises to amplify DEI initiatives over the last few years, yet according to a new report, conditions have worsened for Black women technologists in the workplace.
Nike Kicks Off Athlete-Focused Mental Health Podcast with Karl-Anthony Towns As First Guest—Talks Losing 8 Family Members During the Pandemic
The podcast features candid chats with Nike athletes facilitated by Crisis Text Line mental health experts.
‘We Meet People Where They Are’: This 26-Year-old is Leading An Inclusive Accelerator That's Redefining Entrepreneurship
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘entrepreneur’? Whatever you're imagining, Precious Drew wants to turn it on its head.
‘We’re Not Staying Home’: Stephanie M. Jones Talks Launching A Tourism Collaborative In A White Male-Dominated Industry
As the founder of the National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative, she’s seen, first-hand, some of the disparities BIPOC face.
Building Their Destiny: These Black Women Are Charting A Path In Design And Architecture
Within the $17.5 billion industry, a mere 2.3% of interior designers in the U.S. identify as Black or African American.
Target Offers Progress Report on Their Commitment To Spend $2 Billion With Black-Owned Businesses
The big box retailer made promises to support the BIPOC community in 2020 — here's how they've been holding up.
Boss Babies: These Kidpreneurs Are Handling Books And Their Business
With the help of their parents, of course, their smart business ideas have manifested into viable businesses earning millions.
Law School Student Launches ‘Legally BLK Fund’ To Help Offset Costs For Aspiring Black Women Attorneys
Student loan debt is an incredible hurdle for most students, but for recent law grads, it’s a major crisis.
Naomi Osaka Launches Her Own Sports Agency
It's reported that the tennis star recently left IMG to launch her own sports management firm.
Serena Williams To Invest $13M To Gain Ownership Of UK Football Club
Serena Williams knows what it's like to dominate one sport–now she’s looking to stake her claim in another, but this time as an owner.
Snoop Dogg And His Son Launch First-Ever Digital Weed Farms
Everybody’s favorite OG is expanding his digital empire with this latest move.
Jay-Z Makes Major Investment In Beauty Brand
Jay Z is joining his wife in the fashion and beauty investor space.
First-Ever Black-Owned Animation Network to Launch This Summer
Although the critical and commercial success of "Soul" and "Hair Love" has opened the door to amplifying Black voices in animation, the industry is largely exclusionary.
'Slutty Vegan' Raises $25 Million In Series A Funding Round Led by Richlieu Dennis' New Voices Fund
ESSENCE January/February cover girl Aisha “Pinky” Cole is continuing to reach new heights.
Magic Johnson Is Reportedly Planning To Purchase The Denver Broncos
Magic Johnson has been a prolific businessman for decades. Now it looks like he’s taking his savvy to the next level.
Back From the Brink: How These Celebs Recovered From Financial Challenges Better Than Ever
With smart planning and consistency, we’ve seen some of our most successful celebs earn their way back to the top.
Kevin Durant Becomes Minority Owner Of Professional Women’s Soccer Team With Thirty Five Ventures Investment
This is their second investment in a professional soccer team — the first being Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union.
Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer Named Highest-Paid Female CEO In 2021
Despite the racial-gender wealth gap, there are some Black women shattering glass ceilings.