About Black Enterprise

BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier source of information and inspiration in support of your pursuit of excellence.

Who we are

Since 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE has fought for those who aim higher, strive for more, and invest in themselves.

Our coverage speaks directly to your lives, your challenges, and your aspirations. Want to make the best choices when it comes to managing your career, building your business, and taking care of your family? For more than five decades, we’ve shown you how to earn, grow, and enjoy your money and build a lasting legacy of generational wealth.

   
OUR MISSION

To educate and empower our audience to become full participants in wealth creation within the global economy

Your success is our mission. We’re here, at every stage and in every area of your life, to help you achieve your goals. From money management and entrepreneurship to the workplace, politics, and wellness, we provide the spark, the tools, and the critical insights that create pathways to prosperity—with a special focus on the things you care deeply about, like HBCUs, DEI, and the diaspora.

Digital

The pursuit of excellence requires day-to-day, moment-to-moment engagement. With BlackEnterprise.com, you are always connected to breaking news, stories that matter, our takes on the latest happenings in Black America, and expert advice from a host of contributors.

You also have direct access to exclusive videos, virtual town halls, and live events. And there’s always something special going on: digital cover stories on today’s hottest celebrity entrepreneurs; targeted packages for meaningful moments like Black History Month and Juneteenth; and content you won’t find anywhere else, like our annual 40 Under 40 list or Registry of Black Corporate Directors.


EVENTS

Thousands of talented, ambitious men and women—just like you—turn out for our annual conferences, one-day summits, and virtual events.

The Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit is THE leadership event dedicated to advancing Black women in corporate America. This four-day conference gathers thousands of influential executives for professional development, exclusive networking, and a celebration of our excellence.

Black Men XCEL is the nation’s No. 1 conference focused on celebrating and refining Black men with the tools to advance their personal and professional development at every leadership level.

The BE Smart Hackathon provides a platform for students from historically Black colleges and universities to gain necessary skills, compete for prizes, and engage with top corporations seeking to recruit emerging tech talent.

   

WATCH OUR STORIES

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Colorado Overpaid Deion Sanders And Lost $1.2M On 2024 Alamo Bowl

University of Colorado administrators made a significant payment error involving head coach Deion Sanders after misinterpreting postseason compensation guidelines. A June 4, 2026, audit shows Colorado overpaid Sanders by $50,000…

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