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Travis Kelce, André and Aaron Eanes, Black sports managers, Black talent managers, theGrio.com
January 3, 2024
Twin brothers André and Aaron Eanes have been managing Kelce’s road to stardom for over a decade.
Pharrell Williams, Black Ambition, Black Ambition prizewinners, Black creators, Black entrepreneurs, Black designers, theGrio.com
November 18, 2023
Now in its third year, Pharrell Williams awarded Black and Brown entrepreneurs at Black Ambition's 2023 "Demo Day" competition.
November 3, 2023
Conservatives are using the same tactics that ended affirmative action in higher education to stop funding for Black entrepreneurs.
Veronica Shaw and Dave's Gourmet -- Pink Sauce lady GoFundMe
August 18, 2023
Miami-based personal chef Veronica Shaw went viral in 2022 with her mysterious pink sauce that Walmart ultimately picked up.
July 28, 2023
Pronghorn is cultivating the next generation of Black executives and entrepreneurs through various initiatives and investments.
July 20, 2023
Bronx native Lyana Blount draws on her African American and Puerto Rican roots to create comfort food through Black Rican…
Sean Combs, Diddy
July 13, 2023
Sean "Diddy" Combs launched an e-commerce platform where consumers can discover Black entrepreneurs and buy their products.
October 31, 2022
The Black female-founded tech company Resilia has reportedly raised close to $50 million in venture capital to help fund expansion…
Pharrell Williams Black Ambition Prize theGrio.com
October 27, 2022
Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition platform is awarding $2.5M to 31 Black and Latinx entrepreneurs during a multiday event in Virginia.
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September 6, 2022
Seattle is now home to the Black-owned bookstore, Loving Room: Diaspora books & salon, which aims to be a cultural…
Black Entrepreneurship and motherhood theGrio.com
August 4, 2022
Entrepreneur Brittany Ogike shares her secrets to balancing a growing Black beauty empire and life with three growing kids
Adobe
July 20, 2022
The St. Louis-based nonprofit, Brownpreneurs, aims to foster, support, and train the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.
July 4, 2022
Tenesia Brown founded Key’s Realty Group five years ago to leave a lasting legacy in the east side community she…
June 27, 2022
Three Chicago friends who founded the country's first Black-owned sliced bread company are giving back and offering investment opportunities.
June 14, 2022
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Tuesday a landmark partnership with the Divine Nine aimed to address Black wealth.
June 3, 2022
Forbes reports James has reached a net worth of $1 billion, making him "the first active NBA player to make…
The Reset with Coach Tish theGrio.com
May 27, 2022
Professional networking platform, LinkedIn is also working to foster Black entrepreneurship as a source of support and resources.
Strength Of A Woman Festival
May 24, 2022
Mary J. Blige spoke to theGrio's Natasha Alford about learning to love herself, Black women's advancement and Black entrepreneurs.
May 13, 2022
An ancestral connection helped Coach Tish discover her roots Asheville, N.C, and the courage to make a major career change.
May 5, 2022
OneUnited Bank has teamed up with a Black-owned financial technology company to help Black entrepreneurs maintain capital and build wealth.