Gary Guidry’s Black Promoters Collective Pushes Deeper Into the National Festival Business The 100% Black-owned live-entertainment company is expanding its influence over the business infrastructure behind Black music. August 18, 2026 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Gary Guidry and the Black Promoters Collective are making another aggressive move to gain greater control over the economics surrounding […]
Black Founders Are Raising Capital on New Terms In 2026, the capital conversation around Black-owned startups is changing. The old narrative centered too often on scarcity: too few checks, too few warm introductions, too many rooms where Black founders were asked to prove markets that already existed. That reality has not disappeared. But a more
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In an era where convenience has become the ultimate customer expectation, transportation companies are finding new ways to eliminate the stress of getting people where they need to go. Whether it’s a sold-out concert, corporate event, wedding, sporting event, or airport transfer, reliable group transportation has become an increasingly valuable service. One company helping meet
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Denzel and Pauletta Washington: The Power of Partnership, Purpose, and Legacy “Great legacies are rarely built alone. Behind many of history’s most accomplished leaders stands a trusted partner whose support, wisdom, and shared vision make extraordinary achievements possible.” In business, we often celebrate visionary CEOs, groundbreaking entrepreneurs, and billionaire founders. Yet behind many of history’s
When Brandon Johnson was elected as the 57th mayor of Chicago in 2023, he inherited one of the nation’s most complex leadership positions. Leading America’s third-largest city requires balancing economic development, public safety, housing affordability, education, and neighborhood investment—all while navigating the realities of modern urban governance. As only the fourth African American mayor in
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In business, timing matters. And right now, Savannah James is making one of the smartest moves of her career. She has officially launched a new holding company, Savannah James holding company, backed by Marcy Venture Partners, the investment firm connected to Jay-Z. The move brings together Savannah James’ growing portfolio of business ventures, media properties,
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Ownership is the foundation of wealth. Not applause. Not popularity. Not temporary income. Ownership. And when it comes to financial power in Black America, few institutions represent that principle better than Liberty Bank and Trust. Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Liberty Bank and Trust was built during a time when Black communities were still
For 16 years, David K. Wilson has stood at the helm of Morgan State University, guiding one of America’s most historic HBCUs through one of the most transformative periods in its history, known as David K. Wilson Morgan State. Under his leadership, the phrase ‘David K. Wilson Morgan State’ has become synonymous with growth and
For many small businesses, the third quarter is where the year either gains momentum or starts to slow down. Summer spending shifts, consumer habits change, and many business owners find themselves trying to close the gap before the holiday season arrives. Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. Revenue may look strong on paper,
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Dean Forbes: The Billion-Dollar Fixer Rewriting the Rules of Corporate Power In business, there are builders, there are buyers, and then there are operators — the rare executives who can step into broken systems, repair them, scale them, and turn them into billion-dollar machines. Dean Forbes belongs in that last category. Across the United Kingdom’s
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