Black consumers continue to drive trends and spending in the beauty industry, accounting for a significant share of makeup product sales. Yet Black-owned brands still fight for visibility—and it’s time we change that. If you […]
Footwork is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm co-founded by Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi. The firm has built a reputation as an operator-first investor. Since launching in 2021, Footwork has become a key partner […]
Across the U.S., Black entrepreneurs continue to face steep barriers when seeking capital. Traditional banks often view their businesses as “too risky,” while venture capital remains concentrated in just a handful of sectors and cities. […]
Congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce who are officially engaged after 2-years of dating. The “You Belong With Me“ singer, and NFL tight end were all smiles in a series of images posted to […]
North West is proving that she knows the power of individuality with her latest ensemble that she was captured in alongside mom Kim Kardashian while visiting Rome. The 12-year old, who clearly has her father’s […]
By Tony O. Lawson As the CIO of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Angela Miller-May manages just over $55 billion ($55.2B as of Q1 2025) in assets on behalf of more than 440,000 members […]
