According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years. That’s an amazing headline, but let’s do the numbers: Black Americans make up about 12.4% of the U.S. population, but we…
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According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years. That’s an amazing headline, but let’s do the numbers: Black Americans make up about 12.4% of the U.S. population, but we…
A burger vending machine caught the attention of “Shark Tank” investors. RoboBurger is described as the “world’s first burger chef in a vending format,” and it can reportedly prepare a hamburger in less than four minutes, per CNBC. The multi-patented…
Roland Parrish is reportedly the second-largest Black franchisee of McDonald’s, per The Dallas Morning News. The Dallas Business Journal mentions he owns 24 locations across Dallas, TX, including at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. This was accomplished across his more…
Before you close your laptop and get ready to enjoy the long weekend, there’s one last thing to check – is your Labor Day OOO message ready to go? If you’re not familiar, “OOO” stands for out-of-office, which many employees…
Restaurants and pop culture have a special relationship with Red Lobster. From the mention of its signature biscuits in songs to being one of the go-to spots for family and friends, Red Lobster has decades of impressions among millions of…
Throughout my life, I’ve been a relentless advocate for those who often find themselves without a voice. My work with Zane Venture Fund was born from a desire to invest in diverse founders in overlooked regions, supporting tech-enabled solutions that create positive,…
Juicy J says he has consistent revenue coming in from music sampling. The artist was a part of Hip-Hop group Three 6 Mafia, which formed in the early ’90s. BlackPast reports the original group members included Paul Duane “DJ Paul”…
It’s crucial for Black professionals to not just follow technological advancements but to drive them. Jeff Nelson, co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Blavity Inc., embodies this approach. With over 10 years of pioneering work at the company, now…
You may know Detroit rapper Danny Brown from his electrifying music, his energetic collaborations with acts such as JPEGMAFIA, Run The Jewels, and Eminem, or even from his self-titled podcast venture. The underground rap legend has garnered a reputation for…
Howard alumni are taking over the restaurant scene in Washington, DC. In 2012, Denville Myrie Jr. began selling Jamaican jerk chicken from the comfort of his Howard University dorm room, which filled a gap for quality late night foods, according…
As a global financial and information technology company, Bloomberg has always remained a leader when it comes to helping investment firms small and large make smarter and faster business and financial decisions. Over the years, its mission has been to…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a staple in Black American culture. With touted alums like Vice President Kamala Harris, Chadwick Boseman, Shannon Sharpe, Taraji P. Henson, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., HBCU graduates have positively influenced…