Month: September 2026

Aubrey “Drake” Graham is expanding October’s Very Own (OVO) into an even bigger global business. Authentic Brands Group announced on Aug. 27 that it acquired a majority stake in OVO’s…

Larenz Tate is taking his Hollywood hustle beyond the screen. The actor and producer has joined Vault, a new streaming and distribution platform designed to give independent filmmakers more control…

For generations, Black beauty professionals have helped power a multibillion-dollar industry, building loyal clientele, shaping trends, and influencing culture. Yet participation in the industry has not always translated into access…

For years, Black clients could walk into a professional salon and discover that the person holding the shears or styling tool simply wasn’t trained to work with their hair. That’s…

Written by Marcus Randolph I want to encourage everyone to celebrate and support Black businesses beyond Black Business Month, but I also want to change the narrative. Yes, shopping Black…

Federal tax filings released for fiscal year 2025 show executive compensation at several private, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) surpassed the $1 million mark, highlighting the increasingly complex leadership…

Marcus Callender is taking a beloved Black cultural pastime to the stage. The Power and Wu-Tang: An American Saga actor is making his playwriting and directorial debut with “Spades: the…

The professional trajectory of recording artist Vic Mensa highlights a critical evolution in the modern Black business landscape: moving past superficial consumer metrics to secure true autonomy through equity, IP…

Looking for swift financial gains, more young African Americans are turning from traditional investments to sports betting platforms. Betterment reports that 52% of Gen Z retail investors redirected funds meant…