Marzano owner Manna Tekie says repeated incidents have tested the limits of—but not broken—her will to remain on Park Boulevard. This story was produced in partnership with Oakland Voices as…
STARTUPS NEED FUNDING TO EXIST AND THRIVE. BUT, UNFORTUNATELY, CAPITAL INVESTMENTS ARE HARD TO COME BY FOR MOST BLACK-OWNED STARTUPS. As children, we were told never to get…
The founder of Oakland, California’s Viscera Studio is advocating for small businesses, artists, and creatives The founder of Oakland, California’s Viscera Studio is advocating for small businesses, artists,…
SF Bay Area residents have the opportunity to win a variety prizes just for visiting a minority owned business listed in this directory The directory lists the businesses…
Looking for holiday gifts for the Black Entrepreneur? We’ve updated our Resources page with 10 great books with links for Black businesses and budding entrepreneurs.
Businesses owner by Black women-owned grew 67% from 2007 to 2012, compared to 27% for all women, and 50% from 2014 to 2019, representing the highest growth rate…
Reflecting on James and the Giant Cupcake’s tenth year in business. Founded in 2008, at the height of the gourmet cupcake trend, Oakland’s dessert mini-chain James and the Giant Cupcake maintained…
Getty Images (We Are) The new BrainTrust Founders Studio will match creators with support partners. A membership based, tech-enabled community platform for beauty and wellness founders has partnered…
Calling all Vegans! If you are a seasoned vegan or just starting out with your new diet, there is a bounty of resources for you in the SF…
Ariana Makau recently restored a local historic church’s century-old stained glass dome. Walking into the vaulted interior of Resurrection Church Oakland on the corner of Franklin and 17th…
NEW YORK, NY Comcast announced today a second round of cities to receive grants from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing $6 million additional dollars to hundreds of…
Graduation day is a special day, not just for the graduate for the parents, grandparents, other family members and friends of the graduates. Everyone contributed in some way…
The father figures in our lives are strong, hard working and pillars of the community. When celebrating them this year, consider spending your dollars at a Black owned…
The Redmon family just acquired 20 Jamba Juice franchises in the San Francisco Bay Area! According to Black Business, Charlayne Redmon and her husband Dwayne, —– along with their four…
Editor’s Note: This profile is part of a new series, “Her Perspective,” on the experiences of Black women business owners. Judi Henderson is a proud Black woman business owner. Being one…
Spa dates, scented candles, lotions, plants and CBD. If any of these products appeal to the person you are shopping for on Mother’s Day please consider buying from…
Being an entrepreneur means wearing many hats and every stage of growth requires that you develop new skills – whether it is learning how to manage staff, find…
Where you spend your money shapes the world around you. If you are having a wedding in the SF Bay Area, this is a guide to Bay Area…
Joseph Lee was one of Boston’s most successful hospitality entrepreneurs when he invented machines that transformed industrial breadmaking for the next century. But he didn’t sell them for…
Inspired by A.G. Gaston’s philosophy of recognizing and fulfilling the needs of the people, Mitchell shifted her attention towards the impact of LinkedIn on prospective employees and employers…
There’s no better time than now to show your support for the Black community. As Americans continue to open their eyes to the injustices of systemic racism and…
You wouldn’t figure a shipping container in West Oakland could be the ground base for a revolution in wine, but that’s where Aaliyah Nitoto’s making her stand, bringing…
In light of this year’s Black History Month theme: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, throughout February we are featuring Bay Area Black owned businesses that are…
Every entrepreneur has their own roadmap to success, but being African-American poses more challenges. Fortunately, you can take cues from people who have already reached the top: the millionaires and billionaires who played…
For 18 years, my business Silicon Valley-based Mosaic Global Transportation was cruising in every sense of the word. With the tech sector booming, our mix of private shuttle buses for…
In light of this year’s Black History Month theme: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, throughout February we are featuring Bay Area Black owned businesses that are…
Want to see lasting diversity and equality in your entrepreneurial community? Here are some ways to put your time, money, leadership and know-how to work on evening the…
Former National Football League player Marshawn Lynch has announced the launch of a “premium, crafted cannabis brand-platform” named Dodi Blunts, which are 24kt diamond-infused blunts. READ MOREAward‑Winning Black‑Owned Bakery Launches…
Business is picking up again for Piikup, the local delivery business April Fenall launched in 2018, based in Oakland, California. “We’re getting new accounts up and old accounts are…
Kamala Harris is currently the most famous person of color to hail from Oakland. Oakland hasn’t had this much civic pride since the Golden State Warriors won the…
Black History Month 2021 – The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity Each February in Black History Month we celebrate Black Americans’ contributions to society and raise awareness…
This is last in our series about Black Unicorns in the Bay Area. The Black Unicorn is a Black business owner who is rare because they either the…
“Can you recommend Black Businesses in Oakland to support?” was the request someone had on the Next Door app in the Montclair area. However it was the responses…
Unicorn is the term used in the venture capital industry to describe a startup company with a value of over $1 billion. Less than 2% of start ups…
To tackle barriers to capital for Black businesses, an Oakland project is trying a new strategy: Monthly cash payments, no strings attached. As dozens of cities roll out or…
We dug into a series of grants to help small business owners and startups grow their company One way to get momentum as a business owner? Find and…
Put your money where your mouth heart is. Protest. Donate. Sign petitions. Listen and learn. Yes, yes, yes and yes. Another way to make a difference and support the Bay Area Black…
When your wine shelf runs low, use this list of black-owned wineries to stock it back up! I already know that supporting black-owned wine companies is going to…
Mamoudou Athie in Uncorked, Credit: Netflix A toast to black wine professionals The romance of wine lures visitors to dreamy wine country, where people often flock to escape…
Sometimes the best things in life are indeed free. And it costs nothing to give your favorite Black owned business free publicity – which is priceless. Very few…
Winfrey puts the focus this year on Black-owned businesses It all started with red flannel pajamas and a pair of Uggs. Years later, Oprah Winfrey is still sharing…
This article is a reprint from BizJournals.: As our communities continue to struggle, women across America see their lives becoming more complicated as they juggle responsibilities at home…
Black women are including Diva Wreaths —- And Diva Trees in their holiday decorations. Both products are expressions of “Black Girl Magic.” “Black Girl Magic” (#BlackGirlMagic) is a…
While many big box retailers sell holiday decoration with an Afrocentric theme, most likely those items were made in China. Sure it is nice that these stores are…
2020 Holiday Shopping Ideas: Black-owned Businesses in the SF Bay Area Dear Santa’s Elves: Yes, it’s that time again and – pandemic or not – your peeps will…
Briona Lamback Sep 9, 2020 IN THE 1930S, the great open road in the United States meant freedom along Route 66 or riding through a new town with…
As a Black Business Owner, She Hid Her Ethnicity. ‘It’s What I Felt I Needed to Do’ Editor’s Note: This profile is part of a new series, “Her Perspective,” on…