We are thrilled to unveil an extraordinary collaboration between
@shoptier
and ForbesBLK. An exclusive collection designed to champion Black excellence and entrepreneurship globally. Available online Friday, March 15th at 12pm EST on
Usher's halftime performance at Super Bowl 2024 drew in 30.1 million households, more than the hugely popular Dr. Dre halftime show in 2022 and Rihanna's in 2023.
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
, a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators who are driving systematic change in business, culture and society.
Forbes announces a new ForbesBLK editorial lead to increase our coverage and amplify the voices of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, creators and business leaders. ForbesBLK has named Jabari Young as Senior Editor, ForbesBLK.
Today, we welcomed over 1,000+ New Members into the ForbesBLK Community! More than ever, Forbes is committed to continuing to invest in the growth and success of this community. Yet we cannot do it alone.
Tag 3 people should join us on this journey.
To 1000 new members that we accepted today..
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY!🫂
We are happy to have you here and we cannot wait for you to fully immerse yourselves and get involved with what we have to offer! Enjoy this moment! Congratulations! You deserve it! 🥂
“Broke is a mindset.”
Master P says there are three types of people: poor-minded people, rich-minded people and wealth-minded people.
Poor-minded only think about money, rich-minded people think about material things and wealth-minded people create ideas.
The Texas Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Friday that would ban race-based hair discrimination in schools, employment, and housing.
The State Senate passed the measure overwhelmingly, 29-1.
Read the full story below.
President Joe Biden has appointed actress and producer Taraji P. Henson to his board of advisors on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Read the full story below.
✍🏾:
@RaquelHarrisTV
The NFL announced that Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show. This marks the fifth year that Roc Nation has collaborated with the NFL. The partnership was created to strengthen community through music.
50 Black artists will be showcased in the first-ever Fine Art Print Fair presented by Black Art In America. Bookending the Better Days: Joy & Revolution exhibition, will be on view at the Black Art In America Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Atlanta.
We’re Black journalists, and the stories we tell matter.
Listen to our For(bes) the Culture senior editor Jared Council (
@JaredCouncil
) ask our assistant editor Jair Hilburn (
@Jd_hilburn
) about the importance of Black journalists being included in newsrooms and media.
In Hallmark’s first period adaptation, the network is debuting "Sense and Sensibility," a film about love, sisterhood, family and purpose, under its Mahogany brand.
"[Forbes BLK] is about representing us, telling our stories... all in one place."
Jabari Young, senior editor of ForbesBLK, delivers remarks at the press conference announcing the first ForbesBLK Summit in November.
ForbesBLK partnered with Ohio River South on the second annual Congressional Black Caucus Southern Hospitality Brunch! The event which hosted more than 500 movers and shakers across business and politics. Thank you,ORS for being amazing partners in what has become a CBC favorite.
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
Advisory Council (1/5).
They will serve as strategic thought partners for our community and help to identify and prioritize key issues affecting the development of local, national and global
#ForbesBLK
initiatives.
Learn more:
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
Advisory Council (3/5).
They will serve as strategic thought partners for our community and help to identify and prioritize key issues affecting the development of local, national and global
#ForbesBLK
initiatives.
Learn more:
Last week, we announced our latest speaker lineup for the inaugural ForbesBLK Summit, taking place in Atlanta and virtually on November 5-6, 2023.
Here's what to expect:
For(bes) The Culture’s Rocky Harris sat down with Regan Yeldell of
#ComcastRISE
to discuss their company-wide program that supports, enables & elevates small businesses owned by People of Color. Watch more of the conversation below. Sponsored by
@effectv
!
The inaugural 2023
#ForbesBLKSummit
is happening Nov. 5-6 in Atlanta, GA. This Summit will bring together visionaries, thought leaders and change-makers within the Black community. Learn more and register today!
We sat down with the family behind the hit YouTube children's series "Gracie's Corner” (
@Gracies_Corner
).
They opened up about their mission to provide children with fun and educational content while celebrating diversity.
Nynechia Afriyie, also known as Chef NaNa, is the manager at Bar 5015 in Houston, one of the many establishments that cater to Black brunch goers.
✍🏽:
@JaredCouncil
Are you ready to upgrade your access & uncover a wealth of opportunities? Look no further than ForbesBLK. Our mission is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders & creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society.
Marvin Lewis, former head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, says he won’t be joining Brian Flores’ racial discrimination class-action lawsuit against the NFL.
✍🏽:
@JaredCouncil
Thanks so much to
@TheBWSTimes
for covering our first For(bes) The Culture: Journeys to Wealth trip!
Another shout out to our amazing panelists, and Ashli Sims of
@BuildinTulsa
for moderating the conversation.
Click below to read!
Beyoncé rebranded herself – not just as a global cultural icon, but as a magnate whose brand output perseveres in spite of the odds. The tour’s economic impact has since been dubbed the ‘Beyoncé Bump,’ according to Yelp’s Economic Coverage.
“I ain’t gamble on what they thought I could do. I gambled on what I know I was gone do.”
It’s
@BIRDMAN5STAR
’s gems for us.
Y’all ready for the next installment of
#TheStateOfBlackEntrepreneurship
? It’s coming at you this Friday.
Being Black in tech can be an unfriendly place, a reality I've encountered. However, the road becomes even more formidable when you're a Black founder in tech.
“With the mission of keeping the world laughing together, the multi-platform company creates entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture.”
✍🏾: Corein Carter (
@inlivingcolored
)
“Abbey Wemimo's drive to help close the racial wealth gap in America with his credit-building startup Esusu is fueled by his experiences as a Nigerian immigrant who struggled to gain financial footing when he arrived in the U.S.”
TikTok has announced that it will begin subsidizing discounts for its sellers who use TikTok Shop — hoping to gain a strong foothold right out of the gate with US shoppers during the holiday season, Bloomberg reported.
“As a Latina, I couldn't find any content that was relevant to me. I realized there was a huge opportunity at hand, and I had to move quickly. That's what enticed me to launch Canela.” - Isabel Rafferty
Click the link below to read more!
📸: The inaugural
#ForbesBLKSummit
started off with a Welcome Kickback in Atlanta. We are bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for two days of networking and inspiring discussion about the future of Black entrepreneurialism.
Introducing the newest
#ForbesBLK
National Advisory Council Member, Cheryl Jackson. She will serve as a strategic thought partner for our community and help to identify and prioritize key issues affecting the development of local, national and global ForbesBLK initiatives.
Welcome to the
#ForbesBLKSummit
in Atlanta. Join us as we bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for the inaugural ForbesBLK Summit.
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
Advisory Council (4/5).
They will serve as strategic thought partners for our community and help to identify and prioritize key issues affecting the development of local, national and global
#ForbesBLK
initiatives.
Learn more:
“Selena Quintanilla Pérez was a cultural force to be reckoned with in the 1990s.”
And we’ll never forget her.
Read more of Caroline Dilone’s story on the legacy and impact of Selena below.
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
Advisory Council (2/5).
They will serve as strategic thought partners for our community and help to identify and prioritize key issues affecting the development of local, national and global
#ForbesBLK
initiatives.
Learn more:
"Every single role that I've had at Microsoft I wasn't qualified for, and every single role I've exceeded in abundance."
Todd Minor, with
@Microsoft
, spoke about higher education and job requirements at the
#ForbesBLKSummit
.
In the past decade, the wellness industry has become a cultural movement, and following the impact of the pandemic, that movement has become even more widespread.
Just had to let y’all know we been doing our thang!
Our ongoing series
#TheStateofBlackEntrepreneurship
has been nominated for a National Association of Black Journalists Journalism (
@NABJ
) award in the Digital Media - Interactive: Feature Reporting category.
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
Advisory Council (5/5).
They will serve as strategic thought partners for our community and help to identify and prioritize key issues affecting the development of local, national and global
#ForbesBLK
initiatives.
Indeed Invests $3 Million In BIPOC Filmmaker Initiatives Through Extended Partnership With Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions; Rising Voices Program Returns For Season 2
“Known for his raw lyricism, successful mixtapes under his label Only The Family, and now his '7220' NXTG3NZ NFT digital sneaker, Durk has expanded his business portfolio and legacy with his new digital wearables company NXTG3NZ.”
Young adults should learn money management as early as possible, as the younger you start knowing how money works, the faster you can achieve financial independence and long-term financial goals.
Join us on November 5-6 in Atlanta, Georgia for the inaugural ForbesBLK Summit.
Visit the link below to see more speakers, the agenda and to secure your spot today!
The ALIVE Podcast Network is the first Black woman-owned podcast network. It has proven to be a resource to the Black community & grant Black content creators an opportunity to monetize & amplify their voice, while maintaining ownership of their content.
ForbesBLK new Senior Editor, Jabari Young and Community Manger, Ayisha Mendez sat down with BET Journalist Nigel to discuss Forbes' newest community and platform helping Black Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders Thrive. Read the full story now on BET:
“At the end of the day, we are the only city synonymous with Black excellence."
Atlanta Mayor
@andreforatlanta
delivers remarks at the press conference announcing the first
@ForbesBLK
Summit set to take place in Atlanta November 5th and 6th.
Financial literacy within the Black community is focused on skills like budgeting, saving, investing, & actively avoiding debt. Despite resources to improve financial knowledge, the data still shows that these racial wealth gaps are widening.
The rise of AI is ushering in a wealth of possibilities. Generative AI platforms have captured the public’s fascination but with the growth of AI, there is also some cause for concern. The sinister side of AI deserves more interrogation and examination.
The Forbes
#Under30Summit
is returning to Botswana on April 23-26. Are you in? Seats are filling up—don’t miss your chance to register now before we sell out!
Sign-up now!
“At the end of the day, we are the only city synonymous with Black excellence."
Atlanta Mayor
@andreforatlanta
delivers remarks at the press conference announcing the first
@ForbesBLK
Summit set to take place in Atlanta November 5th and 6th.
The King of Pop reigns in the afterlife once more along with an all-star roster of performers—including Elvis, Whitney Houston and Prince—from the great beyond.
Inspired by a community of exceptional leaders of color our ForbesBLK Mission Statement Collection celebrates those who are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection.Hit the link to shop!
Introducing
#ForbesBLK
Newsletter. Once a month, we will share the latest news through a Black lens, highlight what’s going on in the BLK community & share upcoming events and networking opportunities for industry leaders like you! Sign up now:
New month, new member spotlight! Meet FTC member and
@blacklantallc
Founder, Raven
@rae2three
Strode. If you’re a fellow FTC Member, visit the members-only slack forum to read the full Q+A and be sure to connect with her on Instagram and Twitter:
@rae2three
.
Strategic thinking skills are the mark of leadership. Successful leaders consider long-term plans and devise strategies that ensure organizational and business success. Read more on:
Many Black women, regardless of their status or economic background, are increasingly facing what's known as the 'glass cliff.' Even influential global icons like Beyoncé encounter micro-aggressions and stereotypes.
We took home the GOLD for our ongoing series The State of Black Entrepreneurship at this year’s The Inaugural Anthem Awards (
@anthemawards
)! Shout out to our amazing team!
Here’s our founder
@rashaadlambert
accepting our win!
Click the link below:
New York City is practically synonymous with New Year’s Eve. The entire world watches and waits for the ball to drop in Times Square. Restaurants away from the chaos are also hosting celebrations for meals, toasts and a fun ambiance to ring in the 2024.