Evelyn Lozada is a woman who wears many hats. She is a mother, business owner, author, and reality TV star. As an entrepreneur, Lozada has pursued a number of ventures and she recently launched a jewelry line and cannabis-infused beauty line, BX Glow. Lozada is known for her fashion style, …
Read More »This Black-Owned Cafe is Redefining the Culture for People in Richmond, Virginia
A little black girl walks into a coffee shop and stops when she sees a black woman by the counter. With excitement and curiosity in her eyes, the little girl asks, “Do you own this?” Kelli Lemon, the owner of the Urban Hang Suite RVA social cafe, bends down as …
Read More »The Author of ‘I Love My Curls’ Wants Black Girls to Know They Are Naturally Beautiful
The importance of loving ourselves sometimes gets lost in whatever journey of life we are in. Even children, depending on their environment, aren’t allowed or given the chance to truly love themselves. It could be improper upbringing, lost parents, or any combination of, well, just about everything. Janay Anderson recognizes …
Read More »35 Black Podcasts You Need To Tune Into and Download
The podcasting market has boomed over the last couple of years for black podcasters. Companies like Spotify and Google are often on the lookout to help people find and establish their voice through podcasting. And, with platforms like Anchor.fm, you can record, edit, and distribute your podcast from your smartphone. …
Read More »Beyoncé Launches the adidas x IVY PARK Collection
Adidas and Beyoncé introduced the first adidas x IVY PARK collection, which goes on sale in stores and online on Jan. 18, 2020. “It is a dream come true to re-launch IVY PARK as the sole owner,” said Beyoncé in a press release. “My team has worked hard with the adidas …
Read More »‘Just Mercy’ is a Heart-wrenching Story of Justice and Unconditional Black Love
One of the most alarming statistics about black men in America is that 1 in 3 will be imprisoned in their lifetime. Mass incarceration is a multibillion-dollar business and black men and people of color face extreme racial disparities in the criminal justice system beyond crime rates. To date, there …
Read More »Jada Pinkett Smith’s New Card Game brings the ‘Red Table Talk’ To Your Home during the Holidays
The holidays are the perfect time to sit down with family and friends to catch up. Nevertheless, it can often be a little nerve-wracking if you don’t know where to start the conversation or what questions to ask. For those very reasons, Red Table Talk hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, …
Read More »How One Entrepreneur Used Timing, Passion, and A Deal With Macy’s To Build A $1 Million Watch Company
For Marcel Benson, passion, timing, and a lucrative partnership with Macy’s have kept his eponymous watch company ticking. In fact, he says those synchronized elements are putting The Benson Watch Co. on schedule to generate $1 million in revenues within the next year. The latest news: He recently launched his Cardinal …
Read More »Actor and Executive Producer Markuann Smith Tells the Real Story Behind ‘Godfather of Harlem’
Markuann Smith knows exactly how it feels to persevere in the entertainment industry and create success for himself. You may see Forest Whitaker’s image when you think of Godfather of Harlem, but Smith is the one who helped bring the project to life. Black Enterprise got the chance to speak …
Read More »Black Woman Real Estate Developer Felt Unwelcome In the Community So She Built Her Own
Pam Brown Courtney is a real estate developer and investor who has been making moves in the Arkansas real estate market. Her company, Pam Brown Courtney Inc., manages a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio and real estate consulting business. Courtney was once surveying an amazing community in Little Rock, Arkansas. She felt …
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