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Jrue Holiday Bucks NBA thegrio.com
December 20, 2020
Milwaukee Bucks player Jrue Holiday says he'll donate the rest of his 2020 salary to Black busineses, nonprofits and initiatives.
December 18, 2020
For the holiday season, theGrio compiled a list of 100 Black businesses where you can #buyBlack and show your support…
(Photo: Capital One) theGrio.com
December 18, 2020
Capital One is working with partners like the Black Economic Alliance to create a world where everyone has an equal…
December 13, 2020
Crystal Etienne is the founder of Ruby Love, a company created to protect those who bleed from menstruation mishaps and…
Black woman business
December 11, 2020
Professional speaker and business coach L. Michelle Smith says Black women in corporate America are taught to blend in
December 10, 2020
This week, the Dear Culture Podcast is asking the question: 'Dear Culture, how can the next president help Black businesses…
December 6, 2020
Fareedah Shaheed, one of the change makers featured on Forbes's 30 Under 30 list this year, teaches online security to…
Pharrell Williams Black Ambition business thegrio.com
December 2, 2020
Pharrell Williams launches Black Ambition initiative for Black and Latino entrepreneurs that includes two lucrative competitions.
Pharaoh's Conclave & Erich Thomas Black Google thegrio.com
November 9, 2020
Pharaoh's Conclave is one of the startup Black businesses selected to be a part of Google’s Black Founders Fund and…
November 5, 2020
QuikLiq, which positions itself as the first Black-owned digital alcohol marketplace, is the brainchild of Clark Atlanta University grads.
Phoebe Robinson thegrio.com
October 29, 2020
Phoebe Robinson will host Facebook's '#BuyBlack Friday Show', an accompaniment to the #BuyBlack Friday Gift Guide which was just released.
Carly Cushnie thegrio.com
October 29, 2020
Cushnie, the fashion label seen on celebrities such as Beyoncé and Michelle Obama, has announced a shut down due to…
October 25, 2020
An accomplished Black businessman, Devon Henry took on a job the Virginia city says others were unwilling to do.
Issa Rae thegrio.com
October 23, 2020
Issa Rae explains why she wants her revamped production company to set an example for how we can better support…
Daymond John Event Logo that reads "Black Entrepreneurs Day"
October 22, 2020
Daymond John will be hosting Black Entrepreneurs Day on Saturday and 10 businesses will receive a $25,000 grant - no…
October 18, 2020
There has been an 84% national decline in lending money to Black-owned businesses since 2007 under the SBA lending program.
October 11, 2020
Greenwood, which draws it name from Black Wall Street, plans to support minority entrepreneurs when it launches in January.
California Governor Gavin Newsom corporations diversity law
October 1, 2020
California governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that he'd signed into law a bill mandating diversity on corporate boards.
Glossier thegrio.com
September 13, 2020
Glossier, the skincare brand that creates 'products inspired by real life,' announced a $500,000 grant for Black-owned beauty businesses.
62nd Grammy Awards Nominations
September 10, 2020
Alicia Keys and the NFL announced that it was establishing a $1 billion fund to help Black businesses and communities.