Minority Entrepreneurs Face Uphill Battle To Enter Legal Marijuana Market
The legal marijuana industry is growing fast, but only 4.1 percent of marijuana business owners identified as African Americans.
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Smoothie Operator: Independent Blender Bringing Healthy Food To The Streets
A rising New Orleans food star nabs a distribution deal with Rouses Markets, one of the largest independent grocers in the U.S.
TeleHelp 24/7 Helps Students At Historically Black Colleges Address Mental-Health Issues
The company uses modern technology to provide caring, comprehensive services specifically designed for people of color.
Diary Of A Serial Entrepreneur: Five Things I’ve Learned
As an immigrant from Ethiopia who first settled in Los Angeles, Steve Kalifa has turned every setback into a setup.
Show Me The Money: ZeroGap President Creates Strategies For Women To Earn Their Worth
Jacqueline Twillie works hard to bridge the gender wage gap and empower working women.
Troy Bly’s Vision As CEO: Promoting ‘BCB Water’ And ‘Best Damn Food’ Ventures
The businessman who wants to franchise premium products also helped a boxer secure clemency from Trump.
Building With A Mission: Nonprofit Takes On Youth Employment, Housing Shortage In Baltimore
HTP Homes trains at-risk youths in construction to repair vacant houses in the city, as they rebuild their lives.
Rapper Tone Trump Puts Projects On Hold To Focus On Ramadan
He’s eager to spiritually cleanse during the upcoming fasting month before getting back to his music.
Digital Marketing Maven Goes Solo
After a decade helping turn a $400 startup into a multimillion-dollar company, Chaz Cervino is heading out on his own.