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Stories of Women Entrepreneurs of Color
News and feature stories about women of color who are making their way in the world of entrepreneurship.
Netflix Premieres Documentary Spotlighting Black Female Founders
In “She Did That,” four black female entrepreneurs share their stories about how they overcame funding woes and other obstacles.
12 Black Women-Run Businesses to Inspire Your Entrepreneurial Dreams
The black women entrepreneurs featured on our site are changing up old industries, creating opportunities and encouraging fellow black women to feel powerful.
She’s Built an Innovative Jewelry App, Thanks to Social-Media Stars and Augmented Reality
Nadia Lee’s Kollectin has signed up 5,000 influencers and shipped 10,000 units of product.
Lilly Singh: ‘Your Girl Is Getting Her Own NBC Late-Night Show’
The Indian-Canadian YouTuber will bring diversity to late-night television when “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” debuts Monday.
What Nikole Hannah-Jones Hopes to Accomplish With the 1619 Project
The acclaimed investigative journalist has made a career out of exposing systemic injustices. Now, she’s breaking down the effects of slavery on America’s entire history.
What Ava DuVernay is Doing Today Proves She’s a Serious Leader
The Hollywood director and activist is leveraging some mighty star power to pull off the third annual National Day of Racial Healing, an event designed to spark action toward a more equitable world.
A Storytelling Strategy Spells Success for a Branding Business and Its Clients
Amber Williams launched her branding consultancy, Punkyflair, with the idea that stories, not sales pitches, are the best way to reach customers. And she thinks it’s an especially good strategy for women and people of color.
A Nigerian Entrepreneur Teaches Women to Farm and Grow in Self-Confidence
#ResistList: Rita Robert Otu of Beau Haven Farms is helping rural women grow and sell vitamin A-rich cassava — and changing their lives in the process.
This Former Ravens Cheerleader is Using Her Sport to Teach Leadership to Girls
#ResistList: Brittany Rose, a former All American and NFL cheerleader, is on a mission to dismantle disparaging stereotypes about cheerleading and make it a tool for empowering women.
Why a Jordanian Scientist Is on a Mission to Get Kids to Read for Pleasure
Rana Dajani has raised millions of dollars, trained thousands of volunteers, and worked with an estimated 100,000 kids to foster a love of reading.
A Janitor Walked In on Her Pumping. So This Entrepreneur Created Private Lactation Stations
Former lawyer Stephanie Conduff launched Leche Lounge to help working moms like her pump breast milk in private. To make her lactation stations, she hires from within her Native American community.
Fed Up With White-Washed Runways, This Entrepreneur Aims to Change the Face of Fashion
Troubled by the lack of diversity in the world of eco-conscious fashion, Priscilla Debar launched online boutique Faubourg as a platform for fellow women of color in the industry.
There Are 1 Billion Unbanked Women in the World. This Mobile Initiative Could Transform Their Lives
She Counts aims to help unbanked female micro-entrepreneurs access mobile savings accounts and business training services.
This ‘Infamous Mother’ Wants Everyone to Know That ‘Bad’ Moms Do Extraordinary Things
Sagashus Levingston has launched a $250,000 crowdfunding campaign to get copies of her coffee-table book on urban black mothers to people who are struggling financially.