Real estate investor Jesse Binga became one of the wealthiest Black men in Chicago in the early 1900s. The Detroit native arrived in Chicago with $10 in his pockets. A few years later, he created a successful real estate empire

In 2016, LaVera Hodges was faced with the challenge of building back up what her family had started over 80 years ago. After professional differences between Hodges a former employee, whom she viewed as family, the future of L. Hodges

Stylist Zerina Akers is bringing her Black Owned Everything platform

Why Global Citizens Should Care As the world looks ahead to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities are struggling more than others as they face greater challenges. The coronavirus has disproportionately affected people of color and exacerbated existing inequities

In honor of Black History Month, we rounded up some of the best Black-owned kids and baby brands on Amazon. When you’re shopping, you might go straight for your tried-and-true brands and immediately add them to your cart. But you

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City couple started a new business to connect the community with local products. The Black Pantry Kansas City has gained a lot of popularity in a short time. The store sells food, body care,

Click here to view original web page at www.marketplace.org At the height of the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in May of this year, there was a big push on social media for consumers

Yelp announced on Tuesday that it will deposit just under

WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – At the start of 2020, Vivian C. Mackenzie had big plans for her small business. Mackenzie, the owner of Kathleen’s Tea Room in Peekskill, New York – known for its afternoon tea service featuring scones and finger

When Jasper Kuria considers strategies for addressing racial inequity and social injustice in the U.S., he puts support of Black entrepreneurs at the top of the list. “It’s really about wealth inequality and opportunities for the Black community,” said Kuria.