With job instability rising, more Black women are turning to entrepreneurship to reclaim agency and build wealth. This roadmap walks you from idea to launch before the new year.
A year-end checklist to help you protect your peace, close out 2025 strong, and set your money up for what’s next.
Despite multimillion-dollar losses, global influence, and access to presidents, Rosa Whitaker says real power comes from purpose, not a paycheck.
If you’re looking to simplify your finances and stay accountable in the new year, these apps can help you get there.
The nine-figure agreement keeps him on The Breakfast Club while expanding his Black Effect podcast network.
Only a fraction of the WNBA star’s $9.4 million earnings came from her league salary.
Talata Maldima-Provencal built a conscious fragrance and wellness brand that brings the spirit of Africa to the world.
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund completed the restoration of the iconic North Carolina home, with plans to welcome visitors in 2027.
The Abbott Elementary creator is giving back to her hometown by funding field trips for public school students.
July 10 is not “equal” for all women, with Black women and Latinas facing an even bigger pay gap than women overall.
As part of the “Black Women in…” series, this prestigious event underscored ESSENCE’s commitment to highlighting and applauding the monumental contributions of Black women pioneers.
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How one founder turned kitchen experiments into a clean-beauty movement centered on natural ingredients and community.
Engineer-turned-writer and WeLoveUs.Shop partner Courtney Kelly is using her children's books to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused professionals.
The entrepreneur turned her vision to make eyewear stylish, accessible and affirming into a thriving, inclusive brand.
Ashunta Sherrif Beauty was born from a mission to create luxurious, clean, and natural formulas for every shade.
With hit shows, major partnerships, and a rapidly expanding empire, 50 Cent’s business playbook is shaping the future of entertainment.
For Black women, ending a marriage can unravel savings, stability, and credit overnight. Here’s how to navigate the fallout with strategy and clarity.
From record layoffs to rising unemployment among Black women and young workers, here’s what this year’s job market really looked like.
If your utility bills skyrocketed this season, you’re not imagining it. Here’s why costs keep rising and who’s paying the price.
Jewel Ham’s internship-era concept helped transform Spotify’s year-end roundup into the interactive experience millions share today.
