Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — When Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers met as college students in the early 2000s, they never imagined they’d one day become business partners. Owning a hotel? Well, that was not even on the radar for the hospitality and journalism majors, then deeply entrenched into their studies. As two young African American women who’d...
Nationwide — 25-year old Adrienne Cooper, the African American founder of Moonlight Roller, has quickly cemented her company’s status in skate culture as the new “it” brand. Since the launch of its highly anticipated roller skate line in May 2020, the company has achieved over $3 million in sales. The roller skates (called Moon Boots) have been...
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Kunexus, a premiere relationship service for today’s discerning singles, has begun the mission of connecting professional Black clientele for intentional dating and seeks to fill the gap for those frustrated with the ‘hook up culture’ and the quality of Black dating sites. The Kunexus relationship system was created by Black university professors who understand...
Oakland, CA (BlackNews.com) — 14-year old Gabby Goodwin now has a headquarters for her business, thanks to her parents, Comedian Mike Goodwin and Rozalynn Goodwin. The successful teen entrepreneur, who is the CEO of Confidence, is looking forward to fulfilling orders for her patented GaBBY Bows and girls’ plant-based natural hair products, as well as hosting entrepreneurship...
How did you get to where you are today? I was born and raised in a small town of Louisville, Alabama. In a small house filled with love and a lot of great family morals. My mother Jean Kennedy was a single parent and while she was finishing up college my Grandparents played a big...
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Attorney Liku Madoshi, an African American female attorney from the Bay Area, is the founder of Tryb, an online community for like-minded Black women looking to engage, elevate and empower one another. She is celebrating one year with the launch of a private membership. Since September 2019, Tryb has curated events focused on building...
Detroit, MI (BlackNews.com) — As a Black- and woman-owned Detroit-based business, Ask Jennyfer was founded with one intention – to help other small businesses thrive. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it encouraged entrepreneurs – like Ask Jennyfer owner Jennyfer Crawford – to look at her mission in a new way. She began enhancing online platforms at All...
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — DJ Kayotik, Producer and Co-Host of the nationally syndicated The Morning Hustle Show, has chosen to be positive, becoming the Southwest Ambassador for the Black-owned bottled water company, Positivity Alkaline Water LLC, is a subsidiary of StarWalker Industries LLC, a bottled water manufacturing and distribution company. Kareem Thomson, known as DJ Kayotik, is a...
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Singer and entrepreneur Jody Watley believes in the power of surrounding yourself with a relaxing scent and good music. The iconic superstar is expanding her signature brand line with the release of new home fragrances and candles. What better way to get yourself in the spirit than with a delicious smelling candle and...
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Niya Vatel, founder and CEO of Tea and I® tea company, is proud to announce the launch of her new line of herbal tea and tea accessories just in time for fall. The popular tea company featured in the “Sips by Tea” Subscription Box has expanded their line to 5 organic, non-GMO and vegan-friendly blends...