Tag: Women Owned Business

First African American-owned bourbon brand to debut in Louisville | WLKY

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sarah Shadburne) — Victor Yarbrough wanted to do something that would bring positive opportunities for economic growth to west Louisville, according to our partners at Louisville Business First. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] So, he started his own bourbon brand with his brothers Chris and Bryson. It’s called Brough Brothers Bourbon, and it’s already distributed through […]

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This Black-Owned Tea Brand Is Headed To New York Stock Exchange | Black Enterprise

African American Entrepreneurs, Black Businesses

Vanessa Braxton, the owner of Black Momma Vodka, originally started out distilling vodka and then moved into the tea industry. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Braxton expanded her empire by opening storefronts. Now, to fuel further expansion, Braxton plans to list her company on the New York Stock Exchange. Braxton plans to take advantage of a provision that […]

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Father and Son’s Financial Literacy Curriculum Teaches Black Youth to Invest in the Stock Market | Black Enterprise

African American Entrepreneurs, Black Businesses

A financial literacy curriculum designed by a father-son duo is helping students at one high school learn how to invest in the stock market. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Virginia esquire Kevon L. Chisolm and his 11-year-old son, Kamari Chisolm, announced the launch of Black Wallstreeter Consultation Services back in March to aid people, particularly young people, with […]

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Meet 7 Black Women Entrepreneurs Who Run Successful Businesses You Need To Know About | Essence

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From assistance with collecting child support payments to jewelry that relieves hot flashes, these Black-owned brands provide invaluable services. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Day 2 of the ESSENCE + New Voices Entrepreneur Summit and Target Holiday Market featured a dynamic panel discussion moderated by ESSENCE UnBossed ESSENCE Podcast host Marquita Harris, who spoke with several successful women […]

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This D.C.-Based Summit is Bringing Creatives of Color to the Forefront | Black Enterprise

African American Entrepreneurs, Black Businesses

Real-life connections and face-to-face interactions are coveted opportunities for many millennials in today’s digital world. Instead of merely scrolling through everyone else’s highlight reel on social media, studies show that millennials are investing in experiential activities. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Launched in 2018, the Foreground Summit provides creatives and founders of color with a safe space to […]

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Black Women Entrepreneurs to Purchase Fashion Fair Beauty Line From Johnson Publishing For $1.85 Million | Black News

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New Orleans, LA — According to published reports, New Orleans native Desirée Glapion Rogers and her business partner, Cheryl Mayberry McKissack will purchase the iconic Fashion Fair beauty line from Johnson Publishing Company; the former publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines for $1.85 million. On Thursday, November 7, 2019, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale […]

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Black Owned Esports Company Raises $50 Million | Shoppe Black

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PlayVS, a Black owned Esports company which develops software used to operate high school esports competitions, announced recently that it had completed a $50 million Series C funding round. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] The round was led by New Enterprise Associates, which also headed up the company’s $15 million Series A in summer 2018. Other investors in […]

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