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INSPIRE
The Founders Of Brown Girls Books Say Entrepreneurship Is Just Like Writing A Book
Meet Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Billingsley, entrepreneurs and founders of Brown Girls Books, an exclusive boutique publishing company committed to providing…
NEWS
Instagram Is Making It Easier To Discover Black-Owned Businesses
Instagram announced last Wednesday that they’re adding in a “Black-owned” label for U.S. based shops. Business accounts are now able to display…
SOCIETY
Why Amanda Gorman, The Inauguration Poet, Might Just Be The Poet Of Our Generation
Gorman's reading and writing hobby turned into a craft that landed her coveted spots at the 59th Presidential Inauguration and Super Bowl…
GROW
How To Pivot Your Business Like A Pro, Even In A Pandemic
When COVID struck, entrepreneurs with startups had to shift their entire business models. Now in 2021, we are making that pivot.
TRAVEL
8 Of The Best Black-Owned Restaurants To Check Out In Los Angeles
Like everywhere else, Los Angeles restaurant owners have been struggling during the pandemic. The good news is outdoor dining has recently returned…
INSPIRE
5 Entrepreneurs Offer Wise Words On How To Support Black Businesses
Last year, when the world was on lockdown and people were gathering in the streets to protest the murders of Breonna Taylor…
NEWS
This Black-Owned, Women-Owned Vegan Restaurant Is Thriving Amidst Pandemic
Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta based vegan burger shop, is defying restaurant odds during these tumultuous times and thriving more than ever. Pinky…
NEWS
Black Women Are Now The Fastest Growing Group Of Female Entrepreneurs In U.S.
Raising capital for your startup is not easy. It is even more difficult if you are a woman, particularly a woman of…
NEWS
Joe Louis Clark–NJ Principal Who Inspired Film ‘Lean on Me’—Died, Age 82
In 1988 he made the cover of Time Magazine. In 1989 the movie “Lean on Me” was loosely based on his unconventional…
NEWS
Google Is Under Fire With Recent Reports of Discrimination
Google. We all know this large tech company that, over the years, has completely implemented itself into our daily lives. From using…
INSPIRE
What Is Kerry Washington’s Newest Business Investment In Aurate About?
If being an Emmy Award-winning actress, mother, activist, and online yoga instructor wasn’t enough, Kerry Washington is also a business investor. It…
RISING STARS
The 19 Year Old CEO Turning Kids With Disabilities Into Superheroes
The world is full of fearless innovators. Meet the Rising Stars making a difference in their communities and industries. Who is Trinity…
GROW
How Companies Can Hire More Diverse Candidates And Address Microaggressions
We are living in such a surreal time, between dodging COVID-19, and all of the headline news of police brutality towards unarmed…
ENTERTAIN
Recording Artist Etcetera: A Musical Genius With Film Soundtrack
When it comes to cranking out good music, Shawn “ETCETERA” McClain cuts no corners. He has evolved into a musical force all…
SOCIETY
GREY Instagrammer of the Month: June 2020
Drumroll for our June Instagram spotlight account! Introducing CEO and self-made entrepreneur, @mosesthemogul! Moses Mbai is a young entrepreneur who started his…
SOCIETY
Here’s The One Thing You Can Do To Support Black-Owned Startups
With so many companies vocalizing their support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, it’s so easy to jump on the band wagon and post…
INSPIRE
How To Launch Your Startup Like A Millionaire Entrepreneur
Fred Mwangaguhunga is an angel investor, journalist, and a self-made New York millionaire entrepreneur. As CEO of MTO News (Media Take Out…
SOCIETY
Discussing The American Racial Fracture
The proverbial “American Dream”: To have a big house, a family, a car, a white picket fence, and a dog. This was…
RISING STARS
The Entrequeerneur Promoting Positivity In The LGBTQ+ Community
The world is full of fearless innovators. Meet the Rising Stars making a difference in their communities and industries. Who is Asa…
INSPIRE
50+ CEO Of ZoeGoes Proves It’s Never Too Late To Rebrand Yourself
Who says it too late to reinvent yourself? At just over age 50, Karyn Pettigrew is entering what she calls Act 2…