Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Raises $2.1M To Support HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s annual HBCU Impact Day on September 20 far exceeded the goal.
Facebook Invests $2 Million to McBride Sisters Collection's SHE CAN Fund
Facebook's financial commitment will provide 100 Black women entrepreneurs with $20K in Facebook advertising credits and access to its Elevate program.
Courvoisier Cognac’s 1828 Foundation Aims to Support Black-Owned Business Adversely Affected by the Pandemic
The partnership with National Urban League aims to equip the Black business community with critical resources.
Change.org Joins Forces With North Star Fund To Invest $5.5M To 35+ Black-Led Organizations
These grants will support racial justice initiatives in communities of color across the country.
New Data Shows How Entrepreneurs Are Faring After The Pandemic
Babson College’s recent research explains why some businesses were shuttered while others flourished during the pandemic.
Facebook Is Paying $100 Million Worth Of Unpaid Invoices For Black-Owned Businesses
By paying the outstanding invoices, the Facebook Invoice Fast Track program gives time and money back to small business owners.
Loop Capital, Goldman Sachs and Google Launch Cash Management Solution to Help Close Racial Wealth Gap
As a part of their One Million Black Women initiative, the industry giants launched a new money market fund that will benefit Black women.
Student Freedom Initiative Launches Funding Program at HBCUs Across U.S.
Inspired by Robert F. Smith's 2019 'Morehouse Gift,' the initiative will provide STEM majors at nine HBCUs a more equitable alternative to fund their education.
BROWN GIRL Jane And SheaMoisture Launch Second Annual Grant Competition to Support Black Beauty and Wellness Founders
The second annual #BrownGirlSwap offers Black female founders a platform to amplify their brands and receive entrepreneurial mentorship.
NAACP Partners With Lancôme for New ‘Write Her Future’ Scholarship Fund
The partnership will provide funding and mentorship for young women to foster self-confidence, empowerment, and opportunities.
Olay Teams Up with Data Scientist to Help Tackle Racial Bias Against Black Women in New Initiative
MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini works to uncover subtle instances of racial discrimination in facial recognition software.
How This Designer Turned Her Admiration for Her Mother Into a Brand Sold by Nordstrom
The Oula Company founder and CEO says she was heavily influenced by watching how her mom moved in the world.
This Former Pro-Basketball Player Is Shifting The Way The World Views Women Athletes. Here's How
Not only do female athletes have to combat gender inequity, but racial barriers as well.
Meet The Artist Whose Faith-Based Artwork Caught The Attention Of Foot Locker
The self-taught artist said she heard the voice of God tell her to get to work.
Rosario Dawson is On a Mission to Help Right the Wrongs of Unfair ‘Weed War’ Through Cann Board Appointment
Earlier this month, it was announced that she was joining the board of cannabis-infused beverage company Cann, the first queer Afrolatinx woman to do so.
Sean Diddy Combs Launches #CirocStands Initiative to Support Black-Women Owned Businesses
As a part of the program, each female founder will be paired with one of CÎROC’s Black Executive partners, who will provide mentorship.
So Much Power: Business Lessons Learned From Ye’s Remarkable Donda Rollout
After years of meticulously cementing his place among icons, he’s definitely made some immensely impressive money moves.
Ancestry.com Launches New Freedmen’s Bureau Records To Help Black Americans Better Trace Their Roots
Everyone can access the world’s largest digitized and searchable collection of over 3.5 million Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedman’s Bank records for free.
Capital One Business Awards $50K To Black Girl Magic Pitch Competition Winners
As a part of their ongoing mission to help foster racial wealth equity, Capital One Business, in partnership with Boss Women Media, launched the Black Girl Magic Pitch Competition.