Posts Tagged ‘Black owned business’
George E. Johnson, founder of pioneering Black hair products company, dies at 99
Born to sharecroppers, Johnson started a company that would become a household name thanks to clever television marketing.
Read MoreHow Urban Lights, one of the country’s last Black-owned record stores, changed with the times
Owner Timothy Wilson has shifted with physical and digital media to remain relevant and welcoming to music lovers.
Read MoreBlack Enterprise Women of Power Summit 2026
The Women of Power Summit is an unparalleled professional development opportunity for women of all backgrounds. We are focused on providing women with the tools to advance their careers and deliver positive impact at every level of leadership.
Read MoreWhere to Find Black-Owned Bookstores Across the U.S.
Black-owned bookstores offer culturally rich reads that big retailers often miss delivering connection and stories worth supporting.
Read MoreTransform: National Black MBA Association Conference & Exposition
Join more than 10,000 black professionals as we bring four days of education, career and networking to Washington DC. Make unique connections within our diverse community, find new opportunities, grow your network and gain the skills to help you move ahead. Don’t miss the event of the year for Black professionals!
Read MoreAs DEI disappears from major retailers, Shop Red Bag gives Black-owned brands a new home
Candi Carter’s website Shop Red Bag connects marginalized shop owners and activist buyers while big retailers are rolling back DEI initiatives.
Read MoreBlack Entrepreneurs in Charlotte Launch $3.7M Campaign to Build Innovation Center
Entrepreneurs in Charlotte, North Carolina, are coming together to build a creative hub designed to support and uplift small Black businesses no matter the industry.
Read MoreHow a Fashion Designer and Sewing Teacher Spends Her Sundays
Hekima Hapa sells her fashion designs while teaching her craft to the next generation of fashion designers.
Read MoreComing to a beauty supply store near you: Trump’s trade war
Small Black-owned businesses with tight margins rely heavily on imports from China, with prices likely to spike.
Read MoreThe All Black Xperience
On November 29, 2024, Johnny L. Jones, Myron “M-Town” Smith and Tim Ricketts proudly present the All Black Xperience—an elegant, high-profile event bringing together Milwaukee’s finest professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Hosted at the prestigious Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI, this exclusive affair will serve as a glamorous celebration of black excellence, culture, and community.
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