BLK BIZ

An African-American entrepreneur from the Omaha metro area honors mother with a new skincare brand

Bollyinside

According to reports, black women are leading the country’s recovery of black-owned enterprises. Sheri Jackson-Moore, who left her position in the retail sector 23 years ago to go out on her own, has converted her dining room into a manufacturing space.

Special Report: Top 25 Franchises for Black Entrepreneurs across multiple industries

Black Enterprise

Here are some telling statistics: Black-owned franchises earn on average over two times more than Black-owned independent businesses. Roughly 26% of franchises are owned by people of color, versus 17% of independent businesses.

Opinion/Sekoni: Resilience of Black-owned businesses is strong

The Providence Journal

Despite systemic barriers, Black entrepreneurs are building businesses from the ground up, transforming our communities and contributing meaningfully to the economy.

IN THE NEWS

‘988’ launches as new mental health crisis hotline this Minority Mental Health Month

TheGrio

For years, behavioral health professionals have been required to maintain 24/7 availability for mental health emergency calls. However, a key problem has remained: the National Suicide Prevention Hotline has had the same 10-digit number since 2005—and has been failing many people in crisis.

Deion Sanders suggests HBCUs have to ‘weigh options’ between tradition or financial prosperity

HBCU Sports

The conversation about conference realignment — and its possible transformation of HBCU sports — has been fueled by Power Five movement and even recent shifts within the Black college landscape.