by BOTWC Staff Such an amazing accomplishment! A 14-year-old Georgia teen just made history as the youngest restaurant owner in the state, CBS News reports. Mason Wright is the owner of Mason’s Super Dogs, a carryout restaurant in Stonecrest, Georgia. Mason first had the idea for his shop when he was just […]
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Meet the African American Founder That Raised $1.05M For Her Consumer Electronics Startup
It’s no secret that the consumers’ electronics market is an extremely competitive space. For the last decade, there have been many key players with only two who take up 56% of the market alone. With very little diversity in the electronics field, this founder took advantage of that void. Chaymeriyia […]
Pulse Oximeters May Be Less Accurate for Black People. Should You Use One?
Although a new study showed the devices are more error-prone in people with darker skin, doctors say they are still useful for anyone monitoring Covid-19 at home. Getty Images By Tara Parker-Pope Home pulse oximeters have been the personal tech gadget of 2020 and a reassuring way for patients to monitor […]
OneTen, a Coalition of Major Corporations, Vows to Hire 1 Million African Americans in High-Paying Jobs
by NNPA (NNPA) – OneTen, a coalition of leading executives, said it would work to hire 1 million African Americans into family-sustaining jobs with advancement opportunities over the next decade. The coalition joined forces to upskill, employ, and advance the hires as a method to chip away at the economic barriers […]
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Forms Publishing Imprint With Random House
Fans can expect to see books from Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, and Fat Joe under the new deal. By Monique Balcarran Image: Kevork S. Djansezian / Getty Jay-Z’s diverse portfolio continues to expand with the announcement of his latest venture being a partnership with Roc Nation and Random House called Roc Lit 101. […]
POWER COUPLE LAUNCHES BLACK-OWNED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE TO HELP MORE FAMILIES FIND A HOME
BY BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors image: BlackNews.com Meet Calvin and Ro’Shunda Russell, founders of Park Place Realty Group, LLC, a Black-owned real estate brokerage that is helping families qualify for homeownership. The self-taught duo, who launched the company earlier this year, was able to purchase their first income property at twenty-five years old. […]
Black Entrepreneur Launches DotcomLessons.com to Help Increase Your Credit Score
Allen Brown, CEO and founder of DotcomLessons.com, helps users build their credit while taking online courses in various topics. After discovering how many in his community were struggling to advance financially due to low credit scores, he came up with a two-for-one system that will educate you and help you increase […]
Pharrell Williams launches Black Ambition nonprofit to help Black and Latino entrepreneurs
By KARU F. DANIELS Photo by Cytonn Photography from PexelsCopy Pharrell Williams is giving Black and Latino entrepreneurs a reason to be happy. The Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and philanthropist has launched a nonprofit initiative, Black Ambition, with a mission to provide a bridge to success for Black and Latino entrepreneurs launching tech, design, […]
MSNBC is getting a new president, the first Black person to run a major cable news network
by Brian Stelter NBCUNIVERSAL EXECUTIVES — Pictured: Rashida Jones — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) Phil Griffin, the president of MSNBC for the past twelve years, will step down shortly after President-elect Biden’s inauguration in January. Rashida Jones, a senior vice president with a wide portfolio at NBC […]
Black Mom Invents and Launches the Most Functional, Convenient & Compact Diaper Changing Bag Available
Perfect for Busy Moms and Dads, ChangePal Changes the Game for Parents on the Go Baltimore, MD — Every parent has been there – you are out and about, your baby needs to be changed and you have to scramble and start rummaging through your diaper bag to find everything you […]