Black Small Businesses Matter

01/13/2026

Mikaila Ulmer, who started Me & the Bees Lemonade at age 4, just secured $810K in investments from ten NFL players for her Austin-based business. Now 12, her lemonade—made with Texas wildflower honey—has sold over 300,000 bottles nationwide and continues to inspire young entrepreneurs everywhere. 🍋🐝

01/11/2026

Meagan Good and husband Jonathan Majors were officially granted Guinean citizenship after DNA tests traced their ancestry back to Guinea. They were welcomed through a ceremony in Conakry, making the connection formal.

For a lot of people in the diaspora, moments like this aren’t about celebrity — they’re about lineage, memory, and what it means to be claimed by a place that history once made unreachable
Whatever your feelings about DNA testing, the idea of being able to walk into a country and be told, you belong here, hits differently.

01/11/2026

01/10/2026

Ryan Coogler has shattered barriers, becoming the first Black director to helm four films grossing over $100 million domestically. This milestone was cemented by his latest project, Sinners, which joins Creed, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in crossing the coveted mark.

Rising from $200,000 in student debt after his acclaimed debut Fruitvale Station, Coogler’s journey reflects perseverance and brilliance. Creed revitalized the Rocky saga, while Black Panther became a cultural phenomenon, earning Marvel’s first Oscars.

Now, Sinners, a genre-defying vampire thriller steeped in Delta blues has stormed the box office, proving Coogler’s unmatched storytelling prowess. - Africa Giant

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

01/07/2026

01/05/2026

Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has made history by graduating its largest-ever group of Black male nursing students, a milestone that showcases both academic achievement and the growing presence of Black men in the healthcare field. This groundbreaking class marks a significant step in addressing the longstanding underrepresentation of Black males in nursing. The 33 graduates have not only completed the rigorous nursing program but have also become trailblazers for future generations, inspiring others to pursue careers in healthcare. This achievement is particularly meaningful at an HBCU, where the focus on diversity and community has fostered a supportive environment for these men to excel. Southern University’s record-breaking cohort is a testament to the power of representation and the critical need for diversity in healthcare professions.

12/31/2025

12/31/2025