Entrepreneurship
Source: BET News Published: March 18, 2026 A new report covered by BET and the Wall Street Journal shows Black women are launching small businesses at a faster rate than any other demographic in the United States. New data from Wells Fargo and research firm Ventureneer found Black women-owned businesses grew by approximately 13 percent […]
BET reports on financial and operational pressures faced by several high-profile Black women-led brands after periods of rapid attention and growth. The article describes recent business changes, including restructuring decisions, pauses in operations, or legal and financial filings affecting certain companies. It explains that visibility and demand spikes can be followed by challenges tied to […]
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken franchise continues its meteoric rise, with over 350 new locations in development. Originally launched in Las Vegas in 2018, the brand has become known for bold menu items and oversized portions like the “Big Aristotle.” Big Chicken is just one part of Shaq’s vast post-NBA empire, which includes investments in Auntie […]
The Urban League of Rochester has been named one of the 2025 winners of the Springboard Prize Competition, securing a $50,000 grant. The funds will support the group’s Development Series, a program designed to help women entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The recognition adds to the Urban League’s ongoing efforts to empower local communities, especially underserved […]
Pharrell Williams released a new song about Black ambition featuring Jay Z. The song is part of TIME Magazine’s cover project THE NEW AMERICAN REVOLUTION, which features conversations with Angela Davis, Tyler the Creator and more about the systemic inequalities that Black people have faced throughout United States’ history. The “Entrepreneur” video highlights Black teachers, […]
Brandy Norwood’s 17-year-old daughter, Sy’rai, is an up-and-coming entrepreneur. She is not only the founder of Privileged Apparel, a new apparel company, but also one of the models for the company’s fashions. Sy’rai has designed her clothing line to serve women of all shapes and sizes, noting that she’s “bigger than most kids” – she […]
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