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Investing in Black Artists: Capitalizing on a Growing Market
Jean Michel-Basquiat, Untitled (1982). The art world has seen a significant shift in recent years, with increased attention being given...
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Connecting Artists, Collectors, and Community
Tips on starting your art collection with Marjorie Hodges, Co-founder of Artsuite Written By Marjorie Hodges Photo provided by Lisett...
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Creating A Substantial Legacy
An Interview With Kevin Price, President & CEO National Institute for Economic Development Kevin Price, President & CEO of the National...
Jul 31, 20224 min read


NC IDEA North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council
Written By: Thom Ruhe, President and CEO, NC IDEA Foundation Data shows that the more diverse our entrepreneurial ecosystems become, the...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Champion Of The Underserved
A sit down with Kevin Dick, President and Chief Executive Officer Carolina Small Business Development Fund Written By: Dava Greely Kevin...
Jul 31, 20223 min read

The Alliance: A Conversation With Lenwood Long, Sr.
Substantial sits down with Lenwood Long, Sr., President and CEO of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Lenwood Long, Sr.,...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Black Business Resources
Evelyne Del, Communications and Business Strategist Black owned and operated businesses represent more than 2 million small businesses in...
Jul 31, 20222 min read


Why Do Black Founders Keep Falling Through the Venture Capital Gap?
By: Dr. Shanté Williams Dr. Shanté Williams, CEO Of Black Pearl Global Investments If capital is the fuel that makes businesses grow,...
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Making Historically Underutilized Business A Thing of The Past
A conversation with Tammie Hall, Division Executive Director NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses Written By: Dava Greely...
Jul 31, 20224 min read
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