Black Entrepreneurs

The Gem Project, a non-profit organization that aims to empower young people by giving them useful educational tools, was inspired by a personal experience. Here, founder Amanda Ebokosia shares her story. 

What sets a successful entrepreneur above the rest of the competition? Here are seven traits that will make you stand out from the rest.

Idris Ayodeji Bello calls himself "Afropreneur." And the term, coined by the 33-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur, is catching on.

Devon Franklin is an ordained preacher, published author and recently was promoted to vice president of production at Columbia Pictures—a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Devon recently spoke with TNJ.com to discuss his new position at Columbia while offering advice to young African American entrepreneurs.

In spite of a tough economy, today's African-American business owners do their best to provide jobs in their communities.  

Once an attorney, Frederick Mwangaguhunga quickly transitioned his passion for entertainment into a thriving urban, website. 

Cassandra Mills is a seasoned businesswoman. After a successful career as a music industry executive, she entered the beauty industry.

Ever wonder what goes into the making of a chart-topping song? Well, SongChemistry.com, an online song-analyzing tool breaks it down for you.

In 2011, 50 Cent (Curtis James Jackson III) announced the debut of his new energy drink, SK (Street King). It was developed by the musician and businessman to not only pump up his own bottom line, but also raise money for starving populations in Africa. He is now seeking business partners from Africa to be sole distributors of SK.

Reality show stars come and go. But the winner of season four of “The Apprentice,” Dr. Randal Pinkett, has proven to have staying power. Pinkett, who is chairman and CEO of national consulting firm BCT Partners, has just landed two billion-dollar contracts.