About Us Who we are Black to Business is your ultimate destination for simplifying the startup journey for early-stage and first-generation Black entrepreneurs. We understand that often, the uncertainty of where to start prevents potential business owners from taking the leap. Rooted in education, practicality, and community, we empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and confidence […]
Name: Jay Colby Age: 24 Current Title: Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Black Detour Location: Dallas, TX Education: Prairie View A & M University Jay Colby is a writer, journalist and founder of The Black Detour. Jay has dedicated his life to not only change the negative perception of Black people in mainstream media but to […]
Name: Mandy Bowman Age: 28 Current Title: Founder & CEO of Official Black Wall Street Location: New Jersey Education: Babson College Mandy Bowman is the Founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street. After studying entrepreneurship at Babson College, she set out to empower the Black community through economics and ownership. With a deep-rooted […]
Name: Richard Bailey Age: 31 Current Title: Co-Founder of GrpFit Location: Oakland, CA Rich fell in love with Health and Fitness at an early age. From basketball, football, track and field to 15+ years of professional and competitive dancing, health and fitness has been an integral part of his life. The Harlem, NY native […]
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 […]
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 […]
In honor of Women’s History Month we would like to kick off the celebration by honoring 31 of today’s most influential young black women handling business and making waves in their respective industries. We sought to recognize millennial women who have become trailblazers and thought-leaders in their industries and who have executed successfully. Though they hail […]
Watch as thought leader and innovator in economic development and environmentalism, Nikki Silvestri, joins us for our first hangout. During our chat Nikki discusses what it means to go green and its importance for a healthier future. She goes on to share on the importance of taking care of self.
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is the shining example of Black Girl Magic, literally.
Siza Mzimela is proof that the sky isn’t the limit.
