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Cash or check, credit or crypto - it's time for us to make major money moves. WE'LL KEEP THE CHANGE.

Big Money

Journalist Tage Kene-Okafor dishes the latest info on the African fintech scene. | Via TechCrunch / "Africa’s tech ecosystem just got a boost of attention, with South Africa’s TymeBank and Nigeria’s Moniepoint both raising funds in recent weeks at valuations of over $1 billion and joining the coveted

Ujamaa Road: SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

Ujamaa Road: SUBSCRIPTION BOXES

What began as a spinoff podcast has now become a mission. Join us as we seek to make Ujamaa a fixed practice in our lives, and hopefully yours, too. **Be sure to check back here weekly for new updates and additions! BLACK-OWNED SUBSCRIPTION BOXES Want an easy way to discover

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #52

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #52

BC and Anton discuss the AI-inspired movie, The Creator, Michelle Obama’s new beverage company, PLEZI, and the historic, visionary exhibition from architect Lesley Lokko. **Comments from Lesley Lokko were produced by ArchDaily. You can follow ArchDaily on Twitter @ArchDaily, and learn more at www.archdaily.com.

The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Money Moves

The SKY IS BLACK Conversation Menu: Money Moves

Black folks, all around the world, need to secure the bag. Here are some resources that should help to make this happen. One love! How to Set Financial Goals for Your FutureTo live comfortably now and in retirement, setting financial goals for the short-, mid-, and long-term is crucial. Here

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #48

SKY IS BLACK - Episode #48

Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ film, The Banker, the Black-owned company, ⁠Happy Hues⁠, and the possibility of a more promising AI-enabled future.

Black Founders to Watch

Black Founders to Watch

The team at Pitchbook offers 82 men and women we should defintely keep our eyes on. | From Kelly Knickerbocker via Pitchbook / "For years, venture capitalists have faced mounting pressure to diversify their portfolio companies and investment teams with Black people, other people of color, and women. In 2020, the

Africa Accelerated

Africa Accelerated

Event: March 24-25, 2023 |The Harvard Business School Africa Business Conference is the largest student-run African conference in the world today. Held annually over the past 24 years, the conference hosts leaders and experts on Africa to discuss the state of and opportunities across the continent. From Africa Accelerated / "

Find "Good" Art

Find "Good" Art

Founded by Phillip Michael Collins, Good Black Art is a collector support network dedicated to breaking down the barriers to art collection. | From Good Black Art / Phillip’s practice as an art collector developed from his position as a self-proclaimed outsider. In his struggle with the exclusionary nature of systemic

Heritage Ice Cream

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Heritage Ice Cream

South African ice cream artist, Tapiwa Guzha, is putting culture on ice. | From Tapi Tapi / "Food is often a source of othering and has been used as a way to corrupt a people's sense of identity and self worth. Our paramount mission is to heal and nurture

Still Number One. Percent.

Still Number One. Percent.

African-American founders continue to receive venture capital scraps. From Dominic-Madori Davis via TechCrunch / "The latest Crunchbase data shows that Black startup founders in the United States raised around $264 million out of the total $33.6 billion in venture capital allocated in Q4 2022. That’s an uptick from

Not What It Seems?

Not What It Seems?

Understanding the African startup scene requires going beyond the numbers. | From Samuel Gebre via Bloomberg / "African startups raised a record $5.3 billion last year, though that may be the high-water mark as a deepening slump in the technology industry reduces the funding pool. While investment in 2022 exceeded

Africa in 10 Years?

Africa in 10 Years?

The team at Renew Capital has some thoughts about this. | Renew Capital - The 2022 Report Renew Capital - The 2022 Report.pdf 3 MB download-circle

$100 Million Dollar Men

$100 Million Dollar Men

UrbanGeekz introduces us to the African American men leading venture capital firms managing over nine figures. | From Zara Shepherd-Brierly via UrbanGeekz / Less than 1% of venture capital-backed founders are African American, and the stats are similarly dire when we look at those calling the shots within the VC industry. A

How To Start a VC Fund

How To Start a VC Fund

Eunice Ajim has done it. You can, too. | VC10X - Venture Capital PodcastEunice is the Founding Partner at Ajim Capital. Ajim Capital is an early-stage fund that invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies that focus on using technology to fill significant economic and infrastructure gaps for consumers and enterprises

Black Tech Street.

Black Tech Street.

Tyrance Billingsley wants to take the Tulsa renaissance to the next level. From Black Enterprise/ Tyrance Billingsley II, a native Black Tulsan entrepreneur, founded the Black Tech Street national initiative and tech hub in 2021 to mobilize resources and cultivate an economy designed by, and for, black entrepreneurs. His direct

Black Women Are Still Being Paid Less. Come On Now.

Black Women Are Still Being Paid Less. Come On Now.

Can't we just pratice equity? Black Enterprise reports. | Study Shows Black Women Still Paid the Least as Gender Pay Gap ClosesA recent study reveals that Black women are paid less in comparison to white men and Asian women even as they advance in their careers.Black EnterpriseStacy Jackson

The Only Black-Owned Vineyard in Franschhoek, South Africa, belongs to Paul Siguqa.

PAN-AFRICAN FOOD FESTIVAL

The Only Black-Owned Vineyard in Franschhoek, South Africa, belongs to Paul Siguqa.

Learn the story at the New York Times. |

This is What Professionals Look Like

This is What Professionals Look Like

A new photo series from photographyer, Whitly Isa, is trying to make things clear. Thank you. | This Photographer Is Redefining What Professional Looks Like For Black Women With 4C HairWhitley Isa curated a photo series depicting Black women in corporate settings donning natural hairstyles.EssenceJasmine Browley

The National Black MBA Association Entrepreneur of the Year.

The National Black MBA Association Entrepreneur of the Year.

Say her name, say her name: Jasmine Crowe-Houston. | Last week I received the 2022 National Black MBA Association Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Thank you so much, @nbmbaahq. I am honored and forever grateful. pic.twitter.com/vWZCBsFdwx — Jasmine Crowe-Houston (@jasminecrowe) October 7, 2022 Feed More, Waste Less | GoodrGoodr leverages

Google and Africa

Google and Africa

Tage Kene-Okafor reviews the tech giant's billion dollar investment in Africa's digital infrastructure. | A year in review of Google’s $1B commitment to support Africa’s digital economyGoogle announced a $1 billion commitment to support innovation across Africa over the next five years. Here’s how

Move Money

Zemedeneh Negatu discusses the promise and perils of Ethiopia's pivot to foreign banks. | Interview with EBC TV (#Ethiopia’s national broadcaster) about financial services sector reforms. Topics: *M&A of local banks *Entry of foreign banks *Capital markets *Regulations *Economic outlook Highlight below. Full interview at EBC’

Old Money

Event: October 4, 2022 | The Colonial Treasure of la Négresse Gautiche: A Microhistory of a Monied Black Woman in the Haitian Revolution The Colonial Treasure of la Négresse Gautiche: A Microhistory of a Monied Black Woman in the Haitian RevolutionInstitute of Historical Research

Yet Smart with Money?

Yet Smart with Money?

The new Netflix series, Get Smart with Money, might be your answer. | Watch Get Smart With Money | Netflix Official SiteFinancial advisers share their simple tips on spending less and saving more with people looking to take control of their funds and achieve their goals.Netflix

They've Got That Look

They've Got That Look

Congratulations to Bethlehem Alemu, Kanye, Rihanna, Beyonce, and more for ruling the business of fashion. | Speechless. Just named to #BoF 500 . Massive fan of @BoF + founder @imranamed for years ! Joining creative icons + Biz titans including @kanyewest , @Beyonce , @rihanna , @KimKardashian , @Harry_Styles is the dream #Ethiopia https://t.co/laiJCKf4au — Bethlehem

Plating Heritage

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Plating Heritage

Excellence in substance, and service, is the goal. | Baltimore: Through Their Cooking, David and Tonya Thomas Reclaim the Narrative of Their Ancestors | https://t.co/GGsQUWwsrL via @baltimoremag — Culture Type (@CultureType) September 29, 2022