Black Business
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Ubah Hot! RHONY’s Ubah Hassan Created One Of Oprah’s Favorite Hot Sauces | Securing The Bag: Part 2
On The Real Housewives Of New York City, Hassan mesmerized the ladies with her very own hot sauce brand. Its origin story isn't too far off.
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Lisa Price Is Still the Heartbeat of Carol’s Daughter
The Root spoke with the natural hair care pioneer about her devotion to the brand she started in her Brooklyn kitchen.
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Was This HBCU T-shirt Owner The Best Shark Tank Contestant—Ever?
Ashley Jones created Tones of Melanin to let customers rep their favorite HBCU with pride
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Ghetto Gastro Launching A Black Power Breakfast Line at Target
Ghetto Gastro just launched an exclusive line of healthier breakfast staples inspired by the flavors of the African diaspora
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Despite the “Bethenny Clause,” These Black Real Housewives Are Running Their Businesses
In the middle of Black Business Month and union talks, these Black housewives have created hot sauces, wig lines, launched music careers—and more!
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BLK & Bold: The Black-Owned Coffee That Made It Onto Target’s Shelves | Securing the Bag: Part 1
Pernell Cezar, co-founder of BLK & Bold, talks about entering a crowded market with the right product, at the right time.
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Our Favorite Black-Owned Etsy Shops
From colorful jewelry to unique stationary to handcrafted wooden furniture, the online marketplace can connect you to independent Black-owned businesses.
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A Classically Trained Chef Bet Big On Soul Food And Won
As part of our Start. Build. Grow. series during August’s Black Business Month, chef Alisa Reynolds describes the sacrifices it took to build her success.
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Kickstarter’s First Black CEO Shares His Unconventional Path to Success
Everette Taylor says empathy and willingness to take risks have made him a successful CEO.
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Former BET CEO Debra Lee on Failures and Breaking the Glass Ceiling
As part of our Start.Build.Grow. series during August’s Black Business Month, the TV exec describes how her past failures led her to securing the bag.