Alisa Gumbs
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Carla Harris to Female Founders at Black Women Talk Tech Conference: Now Is The Time To Take Risks
Morgan Stanley's Carla Harris shared her pearls of wisdom for female founders at Black Women Talk Tech's Roadmap to Billions conference → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Serena Williams' Venture Capital Firm Raises $111 Million
Serena Williams announces that her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, has raised $111 million to continue investing in a more inclusive economy → Read More
What Happens When The Most Powerful Black Women In Communications Get In The Same Room
ColorComm, an industry group for women of color in communications, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a star-powered luncheon in NYC → Read More
Meghan Markle Steps Out in a Face Mask From a Black-Owned Brand
Meghan Markle was photographed volunteering in L.A. wearing a face mask from Black-owned, woman-owned brand Royal Jelly Harlem. → Read More
This Colorful Glassware Was Inspired by Sunday Dinners at Big Mama's House
Stephanie Summerson Hall founded Estelle Colored Glass, inspired by the colorful glassware her Big Mama used to collect from local antique shops → Read More
The Designer Behind Michelle Obama's VOTE Necklace Is a Black Woman
The VOTE necklace Michelle Obama wore has gone viral. Meet the Black woman entrepreneur behind it—Chari Cuthbert, founder of BYCHARI. → Read More
Juvia's Place Is Giving $300,000 to Black Entrepreneurs
Juvia's Place is showing its commitment to supporting small businesses in the Black community by giving away six grants of $50,000 to Black entrepreneurs. → Read More
This Nigerian Entrepreneur Is Designing Swimwear For Black Women's Bodies
Pinghwa Okorie developed Salt and Sunscreen, a swimwear brand launched in 2019 that is "based on the beauty of an African woman" → Read More
On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, New Report Says Corporate America Must Do Better by Black Women
"State of Black Women in Corporate America" report, released on Black Women's Equal Pay Day, says the workplace is worse for Black women. → Read More
Alicia Keys Is Launching a Lifestyle Beauty Brand with e.l.f. Cosmetics
Artist, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys is developing a lifestyle beauty brand with e.l.f. Cosmetics → Read More
Women Entrepreneurs: Win Up to $25K in the Take It To The TOP Challenge
The Black Women's Roundtable is investing in women entrepreneurs with the launch of its Take It to The TOP Entrepreneurship Challenge. → Read More
Black Women Leaders Stand Up Against Attacks on Potential VP Picks
A group of more than 100 black women leaders are speaking out against the recent attacks on Joe Biden's potential picks for a running mate in an open letter → Read More
Will Rihanna's Fenty Skin Be The Blockbuster Business That Fenty Beauty Is?
Fenty Skin, Rihanna's new skincare line, officially launched today but the buzz has been building and it's already selling out. → Read More
Oprah Honors Breonna Taylor on Historic September Cover of O Magazine
Oprah Winfrey is honoring the life of Breonna Taylor by putting her on the cover of the September issue of O, The Oprah Magazine → Read More
#FoundersOutFront Spotlights How Black and Latinx Female Founders Are Innovating During the Pandemic
digitalundivided's new photo series #FoundersOutFront highlights how Black and Latinx female founders are adapting to the global coronavirus pandemic → Read More
Designers Coco & Breezy Curate 10 Black-Owned Brands for New Pop-Up
The fashion designers selected 10 of their favorite Black-owned brands for the Coco & Breezy x American Express at SHOWFIELDS curation → Read More
Black Woman Police Officer Is Biking 400 Miles for Black Lives
Alisha Zellner, a black woman police officer in Colorado, started Bike Ride for Black Lives — biking 400 miles in July to support racial justice → Read More
These Co-Founders Created a Way for Professionals of Color to Rate Their Companies
Jacinta C. Mathis and Netta Jenkins are the co-founders of Dipper, a digital community that lets professionals of color share their experiences → Read More
Coronavirus Wipes Out Three Years of Financial Gains in Three Months: Prudential Report
According to the Prudential Census, coronavirus has devastated Americans' financial wellness, and people of color have been disproportionately impacted. → Read More
Bra Company ThirdLove Is Investing In Women of Color Entrepreneurs; Apply By July 31
ThirdLove's new program will provide monetary support, fundraising assistance, office space, mentorship, and exposure to women of color entrepreneurs. → Read More