Category Archives: News

Mar 09 2016

Chelcee Johns

What’s Your Why? The Importance of Social Impact In Black Business

We often hear the words, “remember why you started” and if you are like most Black businesses money wasn’t the only motive. However, in the riff raff of trying to get ahead we often forget those days we wrote and rewrote our mission, the times “XXX Co.” was just a name on a piece a

Jan 27 2016

Mandy

52 Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores You Should Know

For decades, the hair care industry in the Black community has been dominated by Asian entrepreneurs and larger corporations like Strength of Nature and L’Oréal. Both brands have had a strong hold on the “ethnic” beauty market especially after acquiring numerous brands from Motions...

Jan 18 2016

Chelcee Johns

An App For That: 10 Apps That Will Make Your Business Life Easier In 2016

The first few weeks of the New Year still often feel like the first day. As entrepreneurs and business owners, we are often putting our new strategies into action. While you upgrade your business in 2016, let’s not forget about the tools we have at our fingertips. From signing contracts on the go to...

Jan 10 2016

Johnny Bailey

4 Reasons why Success is not a Goal… It’s your Responsibility!

What is the meaning of achievement for our generation today? Coming up with one autonomous definition can be tricky. Why is money always the ultimate indicator of someone’s success? I mean, although it’s possible, nobody would look at a millionaire and call him a failure. However, there ...

Jan 06 2016

Mandy

Black Mompreneur Gives Parents Peace of Mind with Nannies of The Woodlands

North Houston-based entrepreneur, Meshonda Donaldson Womble, was no stranger to wearing many hats after balancing work in clinical research, being a wife, and a mother of 3 children all under the age of 3. She understood first hand the frustration of families in need of reliable childcare and the ch...

Jan 04 2016

lenalandbooks

Meet The First Black Female Mayor In Douglasville, Georgia

Rochelle Robinson is no stranger to hard work and definitely no shrinking violet when it comes to fighting for her community. Recently Robinson was elected as Douglasville, Georgia’s first female, African American Mayor. Robinson’s road to the Mayor’s office began as young as the age of 8, as she r...

Dec 21 2015

lenalandbooks

Unbought And Unbossed: Shirley Chisholm, Ahead Of Her Time

Recently President Obama presented the distinguished Presidential Medal of Freedom to several deserving recipients, and although posthumous Shirley Chisholm’s name was rightfully one of those to top the list. She was an unflinching champion of minority education and employment opportunities for all....

Dec 16 2015

Johnny Bailey

10 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Never Worry About

I believe we all have an entrepreneurial spirit! Why? Because we all desire more time, more freedom, and more happiness! I didn’t become a full-time entrepreneur until recently, but when I look back, the signs were there. 1. I never liked working for other people, 2. I was never afraid of bein...

Dec 07 2015

lenalandbooks

Jewell Jones: Young, Black And Seated On The City Council

While most adolescents in the state of Michigan are still trying to figure out their place in society, Jewell Jones is fighting for justice from within the City Council and bridging relations between the African American community and those who police them. Serving the people is nothing new for Jewe...

Dec 02 2015

Johnny Bailey

5 Ways To Become More Likable At The Workplace

Why do so many of us go through life not liking certain people, or even worse, not being liked by many? Sadly half of us don’t even know why. The fascinating part is, we hardly ever take the blame or ask ourselves “why?” someone thinks we’re unpleasant. Instead, we pridefully...

Nov 29 2015

Mandy

Black Friday Boycott: Sales Down By $1.2 Billion

Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, serving as the official kick-off to the holiday shopping season. With racial tensions high, black consumers nationwide used the weekend to protest the unfair treatment of African Americans with their money. After a weekend of shouti...

Nov 26 2015

Bianca Michelle

The Ultimate Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide

Starting this year and hence forth, let’s commit to buying Black for our holiday shopping. There is power in our purchase, so we have a responsibility and opportunity to be intentional in wielding that power. Circulating our dollar with Black owned businesses during the holiday spending fury support...

Nov 24 2015

JAK

7 Ways Black Businesses Can Prepare For Black Friday

Black Friday is only a few days away. African American community advocacy groups and “leaders” everywhere are urging people to support Black owned businesses or not spend money altogether in protest of the continued mistreatment of African Americans, who it seems this country tends to fo...

Oct 06 2015

Mandy

11 Black Kidpreneurs Leading The Way For The Next Generation

Can you remember what you were doing at the age of 11? Chances are you weren’t running a lucrative business or trying to save the world one meal at a time. These black children and teenagers have accomplished a major feat by pursuing their passions and becoming business owners even before grad...

Aug 19 2015

Mandy

10 Black-Owned Ice Cream Shops You Should Know

Today is National Soft Ice Cream Day, so it’s only right that we share some of our favorite black-owned ice cream shops around the country. The following businesses serve the best in all things frozen from soft ice cream to frozen yogurt and custard. If you know of an amazing black-owned ice c...

Aug 05 2015

Mandy

20 Black-Owned Wine + Spirit Brands You Should Know

From Virginia to California and beyond, you’ll find some of the richest and most flavorful wine and spirit brands owned and even produced by African Americans. Although less than 5% of the wineries in the United States are black-owned, the number is steadily growing. Of course, with such a sma...

Jul 30 2015

Mandy

KweliTV: The Black Netflix We’ve All Been Waiting For

While Hulu and Netflix are great for binge watching the latest in mainstream media, they often don’t cater to the black community’s need for content starring… us. Surf through either platform and you’ll be lucky to find a wealth of series or movies that reflect your beliefs, culture and rich h...