Photo: standrets via 123RF When you’re on the verge of starting a business, entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming. Even if you have a great product idea, you may not know where to begin when it comes to making your dream a reality. If you’ve got an eye toward an entrepreneurial future, read on to learn how you […]
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It’s time to be fearless in supporting disadvantaged entrepreneurs
By Imani Augustus and Madeline Burke A federal appeals court in Miami is considering a challenge to a program by Fearless Fund intended to provide grant, mentorship, and training opportunities for Black women looking to grow their businesses. Other lawsuits have challenged entrepreneurial support implemented by the US Small Business Administration and Minority Business Development […]
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Black Wall Street Ticker promotes conscious spending to hold corporations accountable
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Ticker tapes, whether mechanical or electronic, have long been used to transmit real-time financial information about the stock market, like stock prices and trading volume. Traders and investors rely on them to monitor market movements and to make informed decisions about buying, selling or holding securities. Now, Charles […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Root Branch Media Group takes back the block with new $2.25M media facility
By Layla Eason, Special to the AFRO Root Branch Media Group, a full-service media production and communications company, has recently expanded and purchased a 14,400-square-foot media production facility located on 2220 Boston St. in Baltimore. CEO Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew says that the facility will be used to further its partnerships and advance their multiyear contract […]
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AFRO inside look at Wally Amos: Founder of Famous Amos, the first ever cookie-only retail store
By Helen Bezuneh, Special to the AFRO At the age of 12, Wally Amos moved to Harlem, N.Y. to live with his Aunt Della, who never failed to fill their home with the sweet aroma of her special chocolate chip cookie recipe –– a recipe that would eventually drive Amos to make his own cookies, […]