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Governor's office announces a landmark $50 million economic empowerment initiative targeting Black-owned businesses across all 58 California counties, with grants ranging from $10K to $250K.
By BlackBiz Editorial · July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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The Black-owned specialty coffee brand that started in a shipping container is now entering 12 new cities — including New York, Atlanta, and Houston — fueled by a recent $15M Series B.
Business Desk · 5 min read
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A new report from BLCK VC shows that Black women-led tech startups in California raised 340% more capital in 2025 than in 2020 — and the momentum isn't slowing.
Tech Desk · 6 min read
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From Leimert Park to Inglewood, Los Angeles has quietly developed some of the most vibrant Black-owned dining districts in the country. Here's what's driving the boom.
Culinary Guide · 7 min read
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A shift in consumer spending is reshaping California's beauty industry. Black-owned cosmetic and salon brands gained 15% market share in 2025 — a number that would have seemed impossible five years ago.
Beauty & Wellness · 5 min read
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Sacramento becomes the third California city to implement a preferential procurement policy for Black-owned vendors, setting a target of 25% of city contracts by 2028.
Policy Watch · 4 min read
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Platform founder discusses how AI-powered search and discovery tools are helping small Black-owned businesses compete on a level playing field with large brands — and what's coming next.
Platform News · 8 min read
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