Madam C. J. Walker (Sarah Breedlove) First African American Millionaire Breedlove was born on December 23, 1867, near Delta, Louisiana,...

Sarah Jane Woodson Early First Black Woman Professor, Wilberforce University When hired in 1858 at Wilberforce University in Wilberforce,...

Shelly Bell & Melodie Narain-Blackwell team up to take Black Girl Ventures to the next level. Just under a year ago, Melodie, Founder of...

The Root.com reports: “Hair Nah,” which was created by Momo Pixel, is an interactive game that allows you to design your character, and...

"Hello gorgeous, nice to meet you" Takia Ross greets as she enters the WeWork at 80 M St for the Fall 2017 Boss Up Pitch Competition in...

Photo cred: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Glamour The Root.com reports Ibtihaj Muhammad at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics became the first...

#BGVPowerForward Bahi Cosmetics is an all-natural skincare line for all shades. The founder, Danielle Bahi told Forbes Mag that her...

Christy Haubegger is the founder of Latina Magazine, a filmmaker, and a trailblazer. Much like Janice Howroyd, her accolades could fill...

From a country town in North Carolina to the first African American woman to own a billion-dollar business, Janice Howroyd is more than...

Growing up, the only entrepreneurs I knew were folks selling Noni Juice, Mary Kay, and Avon. They were talking fast and inviting me to...