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McDonald’s, Corporate Partners Sign New Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment To Boost Purchases With Diverse Suppliers

Derek T. DingleJuly 22, 2021July 23, 2021

by Derek T. DingleJuly 22, 2021July 23, 20211486

McDonald’s and its U.S. franchisees expect to increase procurement spending with such vendors nearly 10% by 2025, representing $3.5 billion...

Business

Instagram Just Made it Easier for Users to Locate U.S. Black-Owned Businesses

Andrea BlackstoneJuly 1, 2021July 2, 2021

by Andrea BlackstoneJuly 1, 2021July 2, 20211057

Instagram rolled out a new future to help potential customers to find Black businesses: a “Black-owned” label can be included in profiles....

Sports

The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund Gives $1 Million to Black-Owned Businesses

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2021July 1, 20212163

Jrue and Lauren Holiday have announced the recipients of the second round of grants from the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund)...

Entrepreneurship Fashion & Beauty

Black Owners Of Natural Skin Care Brand, Open New Warehouse, Hires 35 Employees

Derek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021

by Derek MajorFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 20212733

The coronavirus pandemic crushed Black businesses, but some were able to thrive including the founders of Herb ‘N Eden, a natural skin care brand....

Entrepreneurship Sports

Serena Williams Extends Commitment to Helping Black-Owned Businesses Through Opportunity Fund

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 202199564

Throughout February, a portion of the proceeds from her Serena Williams Jewelry will go toward Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund...

COVID-19 Entrepreneurship

Pandemic Leads Black “Mogul Minds” to Start Toilet Paper Company

Ashantai HathawayFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

by Ashantai HathawayFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 20211319

Leafy is already thriving. The brand can be found in local grocery stores in Ohio, the Hyatt and on the company’s website....

Entrepreneurship Health and Wellness Men

This Baltimore Man Created His Own Herbal Tea Brand Inspired By His Son

Dana GivensFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

by Dana GivensFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 20211954

Quentin Vennie is the co-founder of The Greenhouse Tea Co. with his wife, Erin, under their brand, Our Human Home, a tea and design company...

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21 Black-owned Products You Need In 2021 and Beyond

Gayneté JonesJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

by Gayneté JonesJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 20214197

The pandemic has hurt Black businesses more than any other race. Here are 21 Black-owned products to support in 2021 and beyond....

COVID-19 Entrepreneurship

$55 Million in Grants Available to Small Businesses in Michigan For COVID Help

Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021

by Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 20211155

Facing financial hardships and other burdens from the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses in Michigan can apply for $55 million in grants to gain relief....

Entrepreneurship Technology

New Website Created to Boost Black-owned Businesses Goes National

Ashantai HathawayJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 2021

by Ashantai HathawayJanuary 15, 2021January 15, 20211160

Volunteers hand curate content for each business, so everyone is represented well....