EP 15: How Nicholas Richards of Roho Merged Tech and the Black Church
Name: Reverend Nicholas Richards Current Title: Founder of Roho Location: Harlem, NY Education: Morehouse College Nicholas Richards, is the founder of Roho, the largest online community of Black Christians. Roho’s mission is to keep you connected to God at all times. Prior to Roho, Rev. Richards served as Assistant Pastor of The Abyssinian […]
Nominate: Women’s History Month 2018
What is Women’s History Month? Since the 1980s, women have been celebrated and recognized for their extraordinary contributions to history, society, and culture during the month of March. Women’s History Month pays homage to various women and continues to inspire the women of generations to come. Learn more about Women’s History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/. What […]
EP 6: Fulfilling Your Purpose Through Your Business x Chekwas Okafor
Name: Chekwas Okafor Age: 27 Current Title: Founder/CEO of ONYCHEK Location: Albany, NY Chekwas Okafor is the founder of ONYCHEK.com, an ecommerce retailer for Luxury Fashion from Africa. He graduated from Voorhees College, an HBCU in South Carolina, with a degree in Biology. Chekwas launched the company in September 2016 to help make African luxury fashion […]
NYC Join Us: Table for 30 Brunch
BLACK TO BUSINESS FORMALLY INVITES YOU TO BE A GUEST AT OUR 2ND ANNUAL TABLE FOR 30 BRUNCH IN NYC! Table for Thirty is a three-hour interactive brunch featuring black business owners, creatives and influencers. It’s an environment where individuals can flourish amongst one another through engaging conversation. Join the table and share your story, […]
3: Amanda Spann x Spann & Company
Name: Amanda Spann Age: 30 Current Title: Tech Publicist & App Entrepreneur Location: Chicago, IL Amanda Spann is marketer and serial app entrepreneur on a mission to help fellow founders build and accelerate their brands. She produces marketing driven resources and programming through her consultancy Spann & Company in addition to being the Co-Founder of […]
Black History Month: Celebrating 28 Non-Profits Created By Black Entrepreneurs
This Black History Month we wanted to celebrate and acknowledge non-profit organizations making a difference in the black community. Join us in celebrating 28 organizations “Giving Black.” The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. – http://twelvedaysofchristmas.org/# Description: Gayla and Donya Gardner, the Founders of The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc, have decided to make a difference […]
How Black Up Cosmetics Lost Its Black Founder
black|Up is live on the Sephora website. Instead of releasing an official statement addressing the allegations that I have brought forth in this article, Sephora is content with deleting Facebook comments as it is “business as usual.” If you are one of the many customers enthused about black|Up arriving stateside on Sephora.com, and at select Sephora locations, we […]
Siza Mzimela: The First Black Woman To Own An Airline
Siza Mzimela is proof that the sky isn’t the limit.
15 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Support on Black Friday
Black Friday is here and it’s only right to add some black-owned businesses to your list of favorites to support this holiday season. Team “Black to Business” has compiled a list of 15 black-owned businesses making waves in the community. In no particular order: 1. The Lip Bar HQ: Detroit, MI (sold online) Founder(s): Melissa Butler Established: 2011 […]