Carter, a longtime Dow Inc. executive and current COO, will step into the role on July 1, joining a small group of Black women leading Fortune 500 companies.
A major funding win, a landmark ticketing decision, and new developments at Uncle Nearest define the biggest stories in Black business this week.
Nazon’s investment in Mabï connects a childhood staple to a growing wellness brand grounded in Caribbean heritage.
What’s framed as professionalism often shapes hiring, pay, and long-term career outcomes for Black women.
Black women are the economic backbone of their families, and maternal mortality is a financial crisis that continues to worsen.
The Homecoming Festival founder’s latest collaboration with Nike is a full-circle moment rooted in culture, creativity, and years of groundwork.
A grand jury found there wasn’t enough evidence to move forward, closing a case that began with her October 2025 arrest.
Black women are praised for pushing through, but chronic stress, overwork, and unrealistic expectations are taking a real toll on our health.
From TikTok to the WNBA, this week’s biggest moves show how Black leaders are building, investing, and owning at scale.
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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Entrepreneurs Cheryl Wood and Rosetta Thurman share tips on how you can become a masterful relationship-builder.
These powerful tips will help you get in the game, play at the edge and score big in your career.
“Building the right relationships with the right people is vital to reaching your potential, your professional goals and even your destiny.” says Lakeia Brown.
New data shows D.C. led the country in unemployment, with Black residents nearly three times as likely to be jobless as white workers.
Before accepting a new role in today’s competitive job market, make sure these five key questions are answered.
The founder opens up about motherhood, boundaries, and the mindset shift that changed how she navigates business and wellness.
An unpaid invoice can threaten an entire business. Here’s how entrepreneurs can protect their contracts, cash flow, and peace of mind before it happens.
This week in Black business: a shift in media ownership, a return to independence, and a creator turning influence into equity.
The husband-and-wife duo behind YouTube’s addictive Pop the Balloon or Find Love are bringing their matchmaking experiment into tech with the launch of Luv or Pop.
Black women are often expected to manage everyone’s feelings—at work, at home, and in their communities. But that invisible labor can shape burnout, career paths, and financial stability.
Higher import costs and unpredictable trade policy are squeezing already thin margins for Black entrepreneurs.
