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Megan Thee Stallion Reveals the Business Mindset Behind Her Brand

In a recent interview, the rap star broke down her approach to branding, authenticity, and why consistency matters more than attention.
05/05/2026

Detroit Dirt Founder Pashon Murray Asks Us All To Rethink How We Live

In time for Earth Day, BET caught up with Murray to learn more about her journey, her work as an eco-justice warrior, and why Earth Day and Black History Month should be thought of in the same way.
04/22/2026

Tyra Banks Surprises Her Mother With New Ice Cream Flagship in Sydney

The model-turned-entrepreneur says her latest Smize & Dream store was a secret tribute inspired by their sweetest memories together.
06/26/2025
HBCU Student and alumni side hustles

HBCU Students Find Ways To Make Their Side Hustles Ca-Ching

Bucking the stereotype of the “broke college student,” young Black entrepreneurs are finding ways to make their hobbies pad their paychecks.
12/05/2022
Pinky Cole, CEO & Founder, Slutty Vegan, ATL

Slutty Vegan Founder New Cookbook ‘Eat Plants B*tch’ Will Make You Forget About Meat

The restaurateur talks about publishing “Eat Plants B*tch” and living her wildest dreams.
11/16/2022

This Visual Artist is Brining Awareness to Black Women’s Equal Pay

“I’m a Black woman and you cannot separate the art from the artist.”
09/21/2022
Jim Jones, Nakia Booth and Beef Jones, host and co-hosts of the Mining Diamonds Podcast.

How Pressure Creates Diamonds with Jim Jones

“I came up from nothing, so being able to do this podcast and give back to people and show them how to make something out of nothing is a blessing to me.”
07/20/2022
Eric Whitehead takes a photo while holding a phone.

Meet Eric Whitehead, The Luxury Car Dealer Who Has the Keys to Success

Looking to the future is how this luxury car dealer stayed on top in the industry
07/14/2022
Personal Chef Joya

This Vegan Personal Chef Takes Pride In Her Cooking And Identity

“Just because people become vegan, I don’t want them to feel like they have to miss out on their cultures and traditions.”
07/14/2022
Isaac Hayes III, Fanbase Founder and CEO, headshot.

This App Makes Sure Black Creators Are Getting Paid What They Deserve

Their top users are not celebrities, they are everyday people earning $1.5-2k a month from their content.
07/14/2022
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These Black CEOs Are Paving The Way For The Next Generation Of Female Leaders

These powerhouses are shattering glass ceilings!
04/07/2022