Culture - Black Business Month 2023 - Black News, Opinions, Politics and Culture

Questlove on Writing the Book He Always Wanted to Read as a Kid

The award-winning musician, DJ, producer, and frontman of hip-hop band The Roots talks about writing the sci-fi book he always wanted to read for middle-grade readers.

Angela Johnson

and Adriano Contreras

Black-Owned Swimwear Brands That Will Make You the Hottest Thing on the Beach

Angela Johnson

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The Cutest Black-Owned Fashion Brands for Kids

Angela Johnson

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Spotlight on Washington DC’s Mahogany Books

Tracey Y. Smith

This Self-Care Brand For Black Men Is Cleaning Up At Retail

Angela Johnson

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How Iowa’s Black-Owned Coffee Brand Made It Onto Target’s Shelves

Pernell Cezar, co-founder of BLK & Bold, talks about entering a crowded market with the right product, at the right time.

Angela Johnson

and Adriano Contreras

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No Outlet for Creatives in His NYC Neighborhood, So He Built One

SEED Brklyn is a new community-centric arts and retail destination in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Angela Johnson

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Former BET CEO Debra Lee on Failures and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

The author and TV exec describes how her past failures led her to securing the bag.

Adriano Contreras

Meet Miami’s Two Black Men Changing the Flavor of the Whiskey Game

Miami-based whiskey brand Duke & Dame aims to win over even the most hesitant whiskey drinker.

Angela Johnson

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Hulu’s Unprisoned Star Kerry Washington on Practicing Self-Care as a Boss

From acting while pregnant on Scandal to running a production company as a mother, Kerry Washington shares her self-care secrets.

Angela Johnson

and Adriano Contreras

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Synthetics Got Your Scalp Burning? This St. Louis Entrepreneur May Have A Solution

The Root caught up with Rebundle founder Ciara Imani May to learn more about her sustainable beauty business.

Angela Johnson

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These DC Entrepreneurs Took Their Sweet Treat to Shark Tank and This Happened

Sweetkiwi is a frozen whipped Greek yogurt created to support heart and gut health.

Angela Johnson

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The Memphis Chocolatier Turning Candy-Making Into An Art Form

Phillip Ashley Chocolates has lots of famous fans, including Stevie Wonder and Oprah Winfrey.

Angela Johnson

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How Mielle Organics Joined Forces With P&G in a Boss Beauty Move

The Black-owned natural beauty brand will operate as an independent subsidiary of P&G Beauty.

Angela Johnson

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How This Classically Trained Chef Bet Big on Soul Food and Won

Chef Alisa Reynolds describes the sacrifices it took to build her success.

Amira Castilla

and Adriano Contreras

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Chef and TV Personality Carla Hall Aims to Simplify Home Cooking

Chef Carla Hall's new QVC cookware line aims to be practical, useful, and inspire home cooks to have fun in the kitchen.

Amira Castilla

and Adriano Contreras

Lture/black business month 2023

Questlove on Writing the Book He Always Wanted to Read as a Kid

Black-Owned Swimwear Brands That Will Make You the Hottest Thing on the Beach

The Cutest Black-Owned Fashion Brands for Kids

Spotlight on Washington DC’s Mahogany Books

This Self-Care Brand For Black Men Is Cleaning Up At Retail

How Iowa’s Black-Owned Coffee Brand Made It Onto Target’s Shelves

No Outlet for Creatives in His NYC Neighborhood, So He Built One

Former BET CEO Debra Lee on Failures and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Kickstarter’s First Black CEO Shares His Unconventional Path to Success

Dope Black Plus-Size Fashion Designers You Need to Know

Our Favorite Black-Owned Etsy Shops

Arizona Welcomes Its First Black-Owned Wine Bar

Meet Miami’s Two Black Men Changing the Flavor of the Whiskey Game

Hulu’s Unprisoned Star Kerry Washington on Practicing Self-Care as a Boss

Synthetics Got Your Scalp Burning? This St. Louis Entrepreneur May Have A Solution

These DC Entrepreneurs Took Their Sweet Treat to Shark Tank and This Happened

The Memphis Chocolatier Turning Candy-Making Into An Art Form

How Mielle Organics Joined Forces With P&G in a Boss Beauty Move

How This Classically Trained Chef Bet Big on Soul Food and Won

Need a Side Hustle? These Two NOLA-Based Sisters Got You

Chicago Entrepreneurs are Making a Splash in the Craft Beer Market

The Dopest Black Artists You Need to Know Now

The DC Entrepreneur Who Bought a Strip Mall for Black-Owned Businesses

Chef and TV Personality Carla Hall Aims to Simplify Home Cooking