CultureBusiness CultureBusinessATL-based Greenwood, the Gathering Spot Announce MergerThe two high-profile, Black-owned firms say they can better serve customers togetherByKeith Reed5/10/22 5:19PMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessKevin Hart Wants You Grilling Plant-Based Burgers This SummerThe comedian has teamed up with Beyond Meat to launch a summer grilling campaign for the plant-based meat alternativeByAngela Johnson5/10/22 1:03PMComments (5)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessHow The Black News Channel Fell ApartFrom gender discrimination to layoffs, the "CNN for Black viewers" struggled internally before it permanently shut…ByCandace McDuffie5/09/22 10:37AMComments (6)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessUnited Airlines' New Flight School Seeks Diversity in the Flight DeckUnited's Aviate Academy is a training program designed to encourage more women and people of color to take to the…ByAngela Johnson4/26/22 5:20PMComments (6)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessNYC Mayor and Comptroller Tell Wells Fargo to Do Right By Black Homeowners [UPDATED]The Root spoke exclusively with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander about the city's decision to exclude the bank from…ByAngela Johnson4/21/22 9:00AMComments (1)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessHBCUs Want Legalized Marijuana to Benefit More Black PeopleSeveral HBCUs have launched programs designed to help Black people participate in the growing cannabis industryByAngela Johnson4/20/22 3:05PMComments (6)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusiness14,000 Etsy Sellers Striking Against Transaction Fee HikeThe independent artists are taking a stand against the company for cutting into their earning potentialByAngela Johnson4/12/22 10:01AMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessThe House Votes to Legalize WeedDespite the House vote, is it too late to erase codified racial disparities in the growing cannabis industry?ByKeith Reed4/01/22 4:06PMComments (33)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessIs the Race-Wealth Gap About To Get Worse? Part DeuxA quick look at some not-that-encouraging economic stuffByKeith Reed3/30/22 5:03PMComments (3)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessBlack Brewers Are Changing The Face of The Beer Industry In DetroitBlack folks are charting new paths in the beer brewing industry of Detroit and beyond.ByAlexandra Jane3/27/22 12:55PMComments (3)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessAfter Shark Tank Gave them A Deal, The Black DC-based Veggie Company is Winning Beyond The HillEverything Legendary convinced Mark Cuban to invest in their plant-based meat brandByAngela Johnson3/24/22 3:45PMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessNuLife Kicks and Soles for Souls is Restoring Sneakers and Trust in Its CommunityAkeem Anifowoshe, the founder of NuLife Kicks, has a goal of helping kids in his community build the next great…ByNoah A. McGee3/20/22 1:35PMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessLifestyle Site Showcases Independent Black-Owned BrandsEbony Voyage is a one-stop shop for Black-owned fashion, beauty and decor brandsByAngela Johnson3/16/22 10:40AMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessBlack Women Business Owners in Brooklyn Came Together to Make Some Black Girl MagicBed-Stuy business owners pledged to support one another as COVID ravaged their community and nearly forced them to…ByAngela Johnson3/14/22 5:25PMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessThe McBride Sisters and Brough Brothers are Leading the Rise in Black-Owned Alcohol BrandsWith the help of Drizly, the McBride Sisters and the Brough Brothers are the trailblazers for Black-owned alcohol…ByNoah A. McGee3/01/22 11:00AMComments (9)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessHarlem Based Black Woman Brewer Goes South To Establish New TaproomFrom home based brewing to taproom and education center, one of the first Black women brewers shares her story.ByAlexandra Jane2/26/22 4:56PMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessJay-Z, Meek Mill and Maverick Carter In Deal to Buy Mitchell & NessThey're part of a group acquiring the sportswear brand from current CEO Kevin WulffByKeith Reed2/18/22 12:30PMSave
CultureBusiness CultureBusinessBlack Owned Brooklyn Founders Release Documentary On A Central Part Of The Borough's HistoryThe soon-to-be-released documentary, “The Sun Rises in The East” has reignited interest in the history of The East…ByAlexandra Jane2/13/22 10:21AMSave
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessMortgage Lender Fires Its Diversity Recruiting TeamBetter.com's algorithms are supposed to cut mortgage discriminationByKeith Reed12/06/21 7:30PMComments (10)Save
CultureBusinessCultureBusinessThriving Black Businesses Are Reclaiming Their Time in Rural MississippiBlack owned businesses are thriving in rural Mississippi towns thanks to the help of one local nonprofit.ByAlexandra Jane12/04/21 5:00PMComments (8)Save