America’s culinary history cannot be told without referencing the impact of food trucks as an entrepreneurial vehicle in shaping some of the growing food businesses that have continued to contribute to the growth of its economy as well as create jobs for many of its citizens.
On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, produced by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce offers a range of programs that support business owners across the African Diaspora, whether you’re launching a late-night café, running a barbershop, or expanding your consulting firm. Here’s what you need to know.
The Biafran War left behind sorrow, agonizing pain, the loss of families and property, and a desire for a home that may never come. However, it also left behind an idea that has since become a driving force for the Igbo community in Nigeria: the Nwa Boi System.
What is in a name? Does a memorable name truly shape first impressions? It’s all a matter of perspective. Some believe that a name itself does not hold intrinsic value or define the essence of a person. But can the same be said about job titles?
The real world of chocolate is far from being made of magic and music as Wonka painted so vividly with sugar dreams and cocoa rivers, but of farmers, fatigue, and often, unfairness. And researching this story was a wake-up call.
These five Black billionaires may not make your daily headlines, but their stories carry the rhythm of migration, sacrifice, and innovation, the kind that changes history from the backseat.
Morales has her eyes on the future. FunTimes Business Insider Every year, Shannon Morales’ Diversitech event theme adapts to reflect…
Africa is in need of economic growth. With an increasing youth population, expanding urbanization, an ever-evolving technological advancement and the urgent need to drive productivity through innovation and industrialization that positively impact on its Gross Domestic Product output, one of Africa’s answers lies in developing its local manufacturing capacity.
Though the generational wealth gap between Black Americans and the general population remains daunting, history proves that ingenuity, grit, and problem-solving have long been economic empowerment tools. Black innovators use insight to make fortunes in industries ranging from haircare to healthcare to high-growth SaaS.
