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Coils To Locs Wigs www,theGrio.com
February 19, 2021
Dianne Austin, CEO of Coils To Locs, founded the company after struggling to find natural-textured wigs during cancer treatment.
Rihanna thegrio.com
February 17, 2021
According to Forbes, Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand reached a $1 billion valuation, a major milestone for the singer.
Jay Z Jack Dorsey thegrio.com
February 14, 2021
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey have joined forces to establish a new Bitcoin fund focused on developing the cryptocurrency’s adoption.
Slide With Intention thegrio
February 14, 2021
Genese Jamilah is the founder of some of today’s most exciting events for young Black professionals such as Much Love…
February 14, 2021
If organizers succeed in Bessemer, Alabama, it could set off a chain reaction among workers across Amazon’s operations nationwide.
February 13, 2021
U.S. airlines leaders say mandaating coronavirus tests for domestic flights would undermine the already fragile industry.
C.H. James III thegrio.com
February 11, 2021
Charles H. 'Chuck' James III, CEO of one of the country's oldest Black businesses, passed away at 62 due to…
February 6, 2021
The Trump Organization last year reportedly began negotiating a deal for then-President Trump to join the social app favored by…
January 30, 2021
The only two Toys R Us stores that opened in November 2019 as part of a small U.S. comeback attempt…
Alex Dabaugh thegrio.com
January 28, 2021
Second generation leather-smith Alex Dabaugh uses repurposed plastic bags to create eco-friendly tote bags 'aNYbag.'
BLUE Scholarship Gala To Benefit Spelman College - Inside
January 27, 2021
This career move will make Rosalind Brewer the only Black woman to run a Fortune 500 company. Back in 2017,…
Tope Awotona www.theGrio.com
January 27, 2021
The $350M investment added substantially to company value and will be used to provide liquidity for early shareholders.
REVOLT X AT
January 25, 2021
Master P is teaming up with ex-Tesla engineer to develop the 1st Black-owned supercar. Maser P has a hand in…
Donnel Baird thegrio.com
January 25, 2021
Donnel Baird founded 'BlocPower' that markets, engineers, and finances renewable energy to buildings in underserved market segments.
Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs - Inside
January 21, 2021
In a recent piece, Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z spoke with the Wall Street Journal on Black ownership in the cannabis industry.
2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards  - Arrivals
January 18, 2021
In her response to a comment under a JLo Beauty promotional video on her Instagram page, Jennifer Lopez denies getting…
Ebony Jet magazine Bridgeman
December 22, 2020
Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman purchased Ebony and Jet Magazines recently in bankruptcy court for $14M and hopes to turn the brands…
DoorDash CVS thegrio.com
December 12, 2020
A DoorDash driver has lost her job after a video of her confronting a customer at CVS goes viral on…
Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout
December 10, 2020
Activist and former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick has teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s to launch a new ice cream…
December 6, 2020
Sandra Dear, the owner of Little Boho Bookstore in Bayonne, New Jersey, said customers showed up after a difficult moment…