Business
UrFriendCharles.com Expands Platform With New Brand Partnerships
UrFriendCharles.com, the largest platform dedicated to Black-owned spirits, wine, beer, and zero-proof brands, has expanded with 350+ new products and impactful brand partnerships. With more than 60 Black-owned wine labels now featured, the platform continues to connect commerce, culture, and community.
Can AI Learn What Black Beauty Really Looks Like?
Black Girls Code + The Doux are launching the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a first-of-its-kind opportunity for girls and young women to use AI as a tool for self-expression, creating original videos that reflect how they define beauty, style, and culture. Their voices and visions will contribute to shaping how AI sees and understands the depth and diversity of Black identity.
Famous Amos Recognizes 3 Emerging Black-Owned Enterprises with $50,000 Business Awards
Famous Amos, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc (USBC), has announced the winners of its fifth annual Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS). IFS supports pathways for early-stage Black business owners to thrive by providing $50,000 to three organizations each, in addition to mentorship, networking and educational resources.
UrbanGeekz Chief Exec Kicks Off Roadmap to Billions Conference with 'Founder Firsts Masterclass'
UrbanGeekz founder and CEO Kunbi Tinuoye opened this year's Roadmap to Billions Conference with a dynamic 'Founders Firsts Masterclass', setting the tone for two days of high-impact programming for Black women in tech.
How To Manage The High Costs Of Leasing or Buying a Vehicle
Whether you’re looking for a way to commute to work or school on your own time, or you’ve been saving up for your own set of wheels to go on countless adventures, in today’s financial climate, managing your vehicle loans efficiently is key. It could help you save money and limit potential headaches down the road. Here are some helpful strategies to manage your vehicle payments:
Meharry Medical College partners with church for $310M redevelopment
Memphis, Tennessee - Meharry Medical College is partnering with Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for its $310 million redevelopment plan.
Seeds of Fortune Inc. and Marsai Martin Join Forces to Empower 10,000 Young Women Through Financial Education and Wealth-Building
Seeds of Fortune Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to the economic empowerment of youth, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with award-winning actress and producer Marsai Martin and her Marsai's Way Foundation. Over the next three years, the organizations aim to empower 10,000 young women through financial education and wealth-building initiatives.
Gen Z, Millennials, and Affluent Travelers Set the Pace for 2025 Summer Vacations
Confidence in taking an annual vacation has reached a record high, as noted in Allianz Partners USA's annual Vacation Confidence Index*. However, the data also reveals striking differences in travel attitudes and behaviors across demographic groups. The annual study, sheds light on how age, income, gender, and family dynamics are shaping Americans' vacation plans in 2025.
SignaPay Promotes Shaquirah Johnson Nolly to Vice President of Underwriting & Risk Management
SignaPay, an Inc. 500 payments innovator, has announced the promotion of Shaquirah Johnson Nolly to Vice President of Underwriting & Risk Management. Johnson Nolly will lead the Credit, Underwriting and Risk Management departments, helping drive industry best practices and streamlining workflows to support SignaPay's accelerating expansion.
ALPHA Magazines Appoints Fashion Entrepreneur Teresa Caldwell as President of Marketing
ALPHA Magazines is thrilled to announce the appointment of Teresa Caldwell as President of Marketing, effective May 28, 2025. As a high-fashion publication dedicated to human empowerment, ALPHA Magazines is poised for an exciting new chapter under Teresa’s leadership. With an impressive background in marketing and brand strategy, Teresa brings a wealth of experience to ALPHA. Her vision for the magazine encompasses a dynamic rebranding initiative that will not only elevate the ALPHA brand but also resonate deeply with our audience. Teresa aims to infuse fresh, innovative ideas into the magazine's identity, fostering a sense of community and empowerment among our readers.
New Book "Create Your Own Table" Empowers Readers to Discover Their Purpose and Lead with Intention
Author, speaker, and transition coach Heather Dolland Tamam announces the release of her transformative new book, Create Your Own Table: A Guide to Discovering Your Purpose.
Fawn Weaver Makes History as Third African American Woman Inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame
Fawn Weaver, best known as "The People's CEO" and the visionary founder behind the Uncle Nearest portfolio of brands, has been officially inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame for 2025—becoming only the third African American woman in history to receive this honor. The prestigious recognition celebrates Weaver's groundbreaking contributions to brand-building, cultural storytelling, and purpose-driven leadership that have redefined the landscape of modern marketing.
How Celestine Achi is Reshaping PR Strategy, One Framework at a Time
In the fast-moving world of technology, few leaders can translate complex innovation into human-centered strategy. Mr. Celestine Achi does just that—and more.
Dr. Eli Joseph Secures USA Basketball Coaching License, Aims to Revolutionize Sports Training
With a new Team USA Basketball coaching license joining his credentials as an academic and futurist, Dr. Eli Joseph is pioneering the future of sports instruction. His groundbreaking Extended Reality (XR) book system further solidifies his position at the forefront of this potential revolution.
