HBCU Grad Creates Seven-Figure Clothing Brand That Empowers

Meet Marcia Smith, a graduate of Howard University and the founder of a very successful fashion line called HGC Apparel that she launched in 2006. She describes herself as a self-proclaimed 90’s kid who is passionate about the uplifting and expansion of the Black community.

Meet the Founder of Macy's First Black-Owned Plus-Size Clothing Line

Nina Parker, a host for E! News and a fashion enthusiast, is making history as the first Black woman to have her own plus-size clothing line sold at Macy's. It's called the Nina Parker Collection and is the department store's first-ever Black-owned clothing line made specifically for plus-sized women.

Twin Brothers, Founders of Black-Owned Menswear Brand Now Being Sold in Nordstrom

Meet twin brothers Warner and Waverly Watkins, the founders and designers of Brownstone, one of the newest Black-owned menswear brands to be sold in fashion retail giant Nordstrom.

The Only Black Woman Who Owns a Store at Charlotte’s Most Luxurious Mall

Charity Washington, a fashion stylist and entrepreneur, is the only Black woman who owns a storefront at the luxurious SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her women's clothing store, Captivate, is situated next to big brands such as Gucci, Michael Kors, and Louis Vuitton.

Entrepreneur Launches Newest Black-Owned Luxury Handbag and Accessories Brand

FÜ Lifestyle is the newest Black woman-owned accessories brand designed by fashion designer Eva Moore for modern progressives. With its debossed FÜ logo print, the brand’s Lifestyle bag is a bold statement for the fashion-forward and progressive-thinking alike.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s New Fashion Nova Line Made $1.2M in 24 Hours

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with online clothing store Fashion Nova to design and create a body-inclusive fashion line. Within the first 24 hours of going live, the new fashion line generated $1.2 million in sales!

Shaq Has Sold Over 150 Million Pairs of Affordable Kid's Shoes at Walmart

Former NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal, knows a lot about basketball, but he's also showing the world that he knows a thing or two about athletic footwear. He has proven his success by selling millions and millions of pairs of affordable shoes for kids at Walmart.

Meet the 5 and 8-Year Old Brothers Selling Bowties to Raise Money For Children in Need

Noah and Treandos Thornton, who are only 5 and 8-years old, are already CEOs of their own company called T&N Bow Ties and Apparel. The Thornton family sells their bowties to raise money to buy foods and toys for children in need.

The Black Directory Spotlights 4 Black-Owned Businesses Forging Ahead Despite Pandemic

At a time when nearly half of the nation’s Black owned businesses have shut their doors due to the economic setback caused by the pandemic, The Black Directory is proud to showcase four Black-owned businesses within its vast membership program that are standing strong and forging ahead through such times. These businesses include Symphony Chips, Pedilicious, Diva By Cindy and Bamenda Coffee. Like the many 100,000 Black businesses within the Black Directory, the doors to these four companies are wide open for business.

Black Entrepreneur Launches Trendy Online Fashion Boutique For Women Who Love to Make a Statement

Meet Abigail Santiago, a proud Afro-Caribbean woman who is the founder and CEO of McKenley Rae - an online boutique that offers unique and fashionable clothing at affordable prices.

Black-Owned Line of Bulletproof Vests For Adults and Children Sees 400% Increase in Sales

Thyk Skynn, a Black-owned line of fashionable bulletproof vests for men, women, and children, has seen a nearly 400 percent increase in sales over the past few weeks as Americans continue to grow concerned about their protection from police shootings and other random acts of violence.

Hand-Crafted African Print Accessories Blend Culture With Fashion and Safety

Blasian Collections is the newest line of apparel that celebrates Black culture while also keeping its customers safe during the pandemic. Launched in 2020 by fashion designer Jasmine Lee, her trendy Ankara-print accessories include washable face masks for men and women with matching neckties, headbands, and head wraps.

Black Designer of Custom Wedding Dresses Meets Rising Client Demand for Virtual Fittings in Response to Pandemic

Dafra Sanou, founder and CEO of JoSaBi Mariées, a Black-owned and operated custom wedding dress studio, is defying industry norms with custom designs, remote fittings, and faster turn-around times for brides preparing for their big day.

Atlanta Teen Used COVID Grant to Launch T-Shirt Business and Scholarship Fund in Honor of Slain Aunt

Mikaela Sydney Smith, 16, is no stranger to being the change she wants to see in the world. At age 12, she started collecting socks from friends and family to distribute to shelters during the wintertime for kids in need. By age 13, she started BrownGirlMagic.com and with the help of her mom, she planned and executed the Brown Girl Magic empowerment conference in Atlanta and drew in hundreds of young entrepreneurs like herself to share their stories of success and self-esteem.

Founder of Black-Owned Boutique Set to Disrupt Online Shoe Industry

Low Heel No Heel is a Black woman-owned online shoe boutique that specializes in offering women’s shoes that are affordable, comfortable, and heels that are under 4 inches tall. Shannon Ashmore-McMath, founder and owner of the company, says that she wants to provide women with stylish shoes that can be worn for many occasions - work, school, or a night out on the town.

Founder of College Care Club Launches ‘The People’s Box’ Powered by Black-Owned Businesses

Kamry Selley, the female founder of a subscription-based care kit provider called College Care Club, has announced the launch of her company's individual box called The People’s Box featuring items from Black-owned businesses.

Meet the Founder of the First International African Market in Clarksville, Tennessee

Adolph Dagan and his wife Kafui wanted to open up an international market after his military career in 2009. Dagan, as he is called by his fellow veterans, hails from Daganhoé in Togo, West Africa, a name that means Dagantown. Dagan African Market celebrated its first year in operation on July 20, 2020, the day of his birth.

Black CPA Launches Financially Inspired Products to Promote Financial Literacy in the Community

Meet Tiffany Vaughn, a CPA and the founder of Cents Savvy - a newly relaunched website that offers articles, videos, and daily expert tips for clients and readers that are focused on building personal wealth at all stages of life and income levels in the African American community. The site is also home to The Savvy Shop -- an online store with a suite of products and services pertaining to personal finance including debt and budgeting guides, financial planners, branded merchandise, and personalized consultations directly with Tiffany herself.

Black Woman Athlete Makes History, Becomes the First to Own a Sneaker Company

Santia Deck, founder of TRONUS, has become the first female athlete to own a sneaker company. She also made history earlier this year when she signed a multi-million dollar deal to play in the forthcoming Women's Football League Association (WFLA).

Meet the Founder of the Black-Owned Watch and Fashion Accessories Brand, NCMPRBL

Black-owned brand NCMPRBL (pronounced N-Com-Par-Bull) is a watch and fashion accessories brand providing timepieces and fashion accessories that are designed with excellence and inspired by experience. Established in 2019, the brand’s goal is to advance the way you think about Black culture by providing quality nostalgic inspired style at a competitive price.