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iqra February 4, 2026

January 2026 Grants for Black-Owned Beauty Brands (and How to Turn Them Into Customers)

A New Round of Grants for Black-Owned Beauty Brands A new roundup of January 2026 grants and resources for Black-owned beauty brands is good ...

iqra February 2, 2026

Economic Blackout 2026: Turning Boycotts Into “Buy Black” Power

Organizing Dollars in Response to DEI Rollbacks All over social media, Black consumers are asking a new kind of question: If corporations can organize ...

iqra January 30, 2026

Building a Modern Black Wall Street Online: Why Directories Matter More Than Ever

The Need for a Modern Black Wall Street The phrase “Black Wall Street” evokes images of Tulsa’s Greenwood district in the early 1900s: bustling ...

iqra January 28, 2026

Black Entrepreneurs in D.C. Show How Local Ecosystems Can Power 2026

Washington D.C.’s Focus on Black Business Support As 2026 begins, cities like Washington, D.C. are putting Black business support at the center of their ...

iqra January 26, 2026

“She Can’t See It Yet”: Preparing Now for February’s Black Business Breakthrough Week

Preparing for Black Business Breakthrough Week A viral post making the rounds on Facebook says, “She can’t see it yet, but January 2026 will ...

iqra January 23, 2026

Grants for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Turning Capital Into Community Impact

The Challenge of Underfunding for Black Women Entrepreneurs Black women continue to be among the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs, yet they remain deeply underfunded. ...

iqra January 21, 2026

The Coalition to Back Black Businesses: Grants, Then What?

The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB)—a partnership including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and several ...

iqra January 19, 2026

From News to Action: How to Turn Every Black Business Headline Into a Next Step

The Volume of Black Business News In the past two weeks alone, headlines have highlighted Black-owned businesses receiving major grants, new “Black Wall Street” ...

iqra January 16, 2026

2026’s Biggest Challenge for Small Businesses—and How Black Firms Can Get Ahead of It

The Biggest Challenge for Small Businesses in 2026 Recent business reports warn that 2026’s biggest challenge for small businesses will not simply be inflation ...

iqra January 15, 2026

Black Wall Street Reborn: The New Blueprint for Collective Power

The Question of Black Economic Power Across the country, a new generation is asking a very old question: What would it look like if ...

iqra January 9, 2026

Before the Breakthrough – Just Doing Business

Andre didn’t start listing on Black Pages International when his business went viral. He did it long before that—back when his logo was still ...

iqra January 7, 2026

The Cart and the Community

Janelle sat on the couch, thumb hovering over the Buy Now button. Same big-box site, same two-day shipping, same feeling she couldn’t quite name—convenient ...

iqra January 5, 2026

The Little Listing With Big Impact

Every city has its landmarks—the mural on the corner, the church steeple, the food truck everyone knows by name. For years, Denise thought of ...

iqra January 2, 2026

The Click That Changed Everything

Malik wasn’t trying to start a movement. He was just tired.Tired of scrolling past headlines about DEI rollbacks. Tired of watching friends’ businesses close ...

iqra December 27, 2025

Economic Blackout – Where to Spend Black Dollars Instead

Many Black consumers are done waiting for big corporations to honor their diversity promises. As major retailers roll back DEI initiatives, Black shoppers are ...

iqra December 26, 2025

100+ Ways to ‘Buy Black’ Online Before the Year Ends

Before the year ends, you’re going to spend money—on food, clothes, home items, software, gifts, or services. The only question is who benefits. With ...

iqra December 24, 2025

Laid Off, Not Left Behind – A Business Guide for Black Women in 2025

The job market is sending a warning sign, and Black women are at the center of it. In 2025, unemployment for Black women jumped ...

iqra December 22, 2025

Grants You Can Still Apply For Before December 31

When money is tight, free funding is a lifeline—not a luxury. Right now, there are multiple small business grants still open through the end ...

iqra December 19, 2025

Food & Hospitality: Eat Black Chicago

Chicago’s Black Culinary Legacy Chicago’s Black-owned food and hospitality scene is a journey through soul, history, and innovation—and every bite is an investment back ...

iqra December 15, 2025

Music & Arts: Chicago’s Black Soundtrack of Ownership

Black Creativity at the Core of Chicago’s Culture Chicago’s music and arts culture is inseparable from Black creativity. From jazz basements to global hip-hop ...

sazedoolislam@gmail.com November 21, 2024

Lovell Rainge’s Jiffy Lube is The Solution for Your Automotive Needs

It’s tough finding a trustworthy auto service provider in Chicago, and can often feel like a daunting task. Many drivers experience frustration when faced ...

sazedoolislam@gmail.com November 12, 2024

A Community Treasure as John Stallworth’s Hardware and Bicycle Shop

In Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, finding reliable hardware and bicycle supplies can be a challenge. Many residents feel disconnected from the resources they need. Fortunately, John ...