Kimberly Wilson
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Black Women-Founded Beauty Brand, Mented Cosmetics, Gets Acquired By Private Equity Firm
Mented Cosmetics has just reached a major milestone. The beloved beauty has reportedly been acquired by West Lane Capital Partners, an LA-based private equity firm, for...
How One Dinner Has Evolved Into A National Social Club For Young, Black And Ambitious Women
The year is 2017. Krystal Vega and Naomi Wright are bright eyed interns at their dream company, BET. Vega aimed to be an on-camera entertainment...
Spelman College Students Win Goldman Sachs’ Investing Competition And $1 Million Grant
Some Spelman students have helped the college earn a huge cash prize thanks to their commitment to becoming more financially literate. Goldman Sachs held its...
Blakk Tatted Shares How He Tapped Into The Hookah Market To Build A Million-Dollar Empire
The hookah tobacco market reached $ 824.8 million USD in 2021 and is expected to reach more than $1.3 billion by 2025 per recent data. A...
Carol’s Daughter Partners With CVS To Give Black Doula Organization $32,000—Expands Grant Program
Black women are more than 2 times likely to experience severe pregnancy-related complications and nearly 3 times as likely to die according to CDC findings....
Thriving Against Odds: Charting The Course Of Black Business In Today’s Economy
Black entrepreneurship is a beautiful thing. Not only do Black entrepreneurs embody resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of economic empowerment, they are taking action in...
How These Two Women Are Paving Paths To Success In Franchising’s Diversity Movement
Franchising provides a gateway to entrepreneurship, allowing individuals from varied backgrounds to realize their business dreams. Despite its growing prominence, disparities persist in franchise ownership....
Treat Yourself: 21 Places To Get Cool Freebies On Your Birthday
Happy birthday! Congratulations on reaching another milestone. You’ve spent all year giving, serving, and doing for others, but today is all about you. Treat yourself,...
Beyoncé’s Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund Unveil First Round Of Grant Winners
Beyoncé doesn’t just look good — she does good too. And this time around, two of her brands, Cécred x BeyGOOD, are coming together to...
Chase Bank Partners With The Hip Hop Museum To Amplify Black Financial Empowerment
Through time, hip hop artists have illustrated the role financial inequity has played in the lives of underserved communities, both in their music or in...