Interviews

The Business Of Black Hair: A Conversation With Ursula Stephen, Salon CEO & Fenty Hair Powerhouse

"20 years later, I have finally earned my title of celebrity hairstylist." - Ursula Stephen For Ursula Stephen, this statement is a reclamation. From doing hair in her mother’s Brooklyn laundry room to becoming a global hair ambassador for Fenty Hair and opening her own salon, her

Hayley-Ann Mark

07 Aug 25 5 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Kwame Onwuachi’s Rise From A Young Black Chef To A Cultural Architect

“Then there is food, which is a perfect way to access the cultural anatomy of a people. It’s a great resource for learning about a community’s rituals and rhythms.” - Dipo Faloyin, Africa is not a Country A storyteller with a knife and a cultural architect in an

Hayley-Ann Mark

01 Aug 25 4 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

A New Vintage: How Kenneth Pettus, Founder of Unwine 101, Is Reshaping Wine Culture

Wine culture has long been cloaked in exclusivity. Less than 1% of wineries in the United States are Black-owned and fewer than 2% of wine and spirits professionals identify as Black. These numbers speak volumes but still do not tell the whole story. The industry has historically catered to, and

Hayley-Ann Mark

30 Apr 25 6 min read

What's New

ATL's The Beverly Elevates Black Excellence With Cuisine, Cocktails, & Culture

Episode three of the Black-Owned Series takes us down to Atlanta, Georgia, where host Michelle Blue visits the new restaurant and sports lounge, The Beverly. Since opening, they’ve quickly become a favorite for their unique food, delicious cocktails, live music, and our particular favorite, a lit brunch. The restaurant

OBWS

27 Mar 24 1 min read

Interviews

Meet The Therapist & Author On A Mission To Help The Black Community Heal

Mental health has become a major topic of interest in recent years for those of us in the Black community. Inspired by her own experiences and fueled by a desire to address the disparities and stigma surrounding mental health, Michigan-native Alicia Curry embarked on a journey to become a licensed

OBWS

01 Nov 23 6 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Meet The Black Woman Behind The Jewelry Showcasing The Beauty of Human Creativity & Compassion: Emerald Sun Creations

In the enchanting world of jewelry making, where artistry meets adornment, one Louisiana-based entrepreneur stands out with a unique vision and a heartwarming mission. Meet Wendy Turner, the brilliant mind and artisan behind Black-owned brand Emerald Sun Creations, a brand that weaves stories of nature, creativity, and compassion into every

OBWS

04 Oct 23 6 min read

Interviews

A Near-Death Experience Led To This Black Author's Fulfilled Promise

I was certain my life had come to an end! Yet, I still made a promise to God to start writing if I made it out alive. - Harold Phifer Throughout life there are milestones and events that shift the course of one's life for the better. For

OBWS

17 Jul 23 2 min read

Interviews

Detroit Native Launches Black-Owned Clothing Brand Highlighting The City’s Rich Culture

Motor City, Motown, pizza — these are just a few things the city of Detroit is known for. While the city is bustling with culture and historical significance, its story often gets lost in the noise. With early art influences from her mother, Veronica Gibson always had a creative eye. In

OBWS

30 Jun 23 10 min read

Black Owned Businesses

19 Black-Owned Businesses To Support This Juneteenth & Beyond

Juneteenth 2023 is officially here and this year, Official Black Wall Street is gearing up to celebrate the best way we know how: by supporting Black-owned businesses! We've partnered with Juneteenth Freedom Fest NYC to curate a marketplace of amazing Black-owned businesses we can all support during the

OBWS

15 Jun 23 5 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

HBCU Grad Launches Museum in The Metaverse Celebrating Black Children's Books

In 2022, Spelman alumna, social entrepreneur and author Veronica N. Chapman founded Black Children’s Book Week (BCBW), a global celebration of Black children and the power of Black representation in children’s books. Always beginning on the last Sunday in February, during the week people around the world host

OBWS

26 Apr 23 2 min read

Interviews

Move Over Nike: Meet The Owner of The Black-Owned Sneaker Brand, IJF

Karlton Walker's dream of becoming a business owner began with his love for fashion. The Iraqi military veteran and Illinois native started off creating handmade Jordans in his basement before launching It's Just Fresh, making the leap to design and produce this own creations from beginning

OBWS

24 Apr 23 5 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Meet The Founder Reviving Black-Owned Insurance Agencies

When D’Juan Hopewell dropped out of his PhD program at the start of the Stock Market crash in 2008, he never imagined he would be unemployed for 3 years. After getting into politics and working on campaigns, Hopewell was doing very well for himself but discovered he was unhappy

OBWS

15 Mar 23 5 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Black Entrepreneur Started a Lucrative Trucking Company & Now Teaches Others How to Do The Same

After graduating with a business degree from the State University of New York and working in corporate America for a number of years, Gerard Fairley became disillusioned with the idea of continuing a career in corporate America. So, he became an entrepreneur building websites before making the move to Atlanta.

OBWS

07 Mar 23 4 min read

How Squad Trip is Revolutionizing the Black Travel Movement

The Black travel movement is bigger now than it’s ever been before. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been an uptick in travel — family reunions, destination weddings, squad trips, and more. Black entrepreneurs Darrien Watson and Stevon Judd are revolutionizing how travel agents, small businesses, and trip organizers plan

OBWS

07 Dec 22 10 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

From Homelessness to Hollywood: Emir Horton Launches Black-Owned Luxury Watch Company

Time often feels like it’s going too fast or too slow which is why we’re always on the search for something that is timeless. And that’s what you get with Eartha Watch Company. Founded by Emir Horton, the watch brand is “Connecting Time to the Mission.” While

OBWS

26 Mar 22 6 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Maybe Drinks? Shoot Your Shot with the Black-Owned Community Dating App

For Stephanie Thomas, her online dating app, Maybe Drinks?, has been a work-in-progress for several years. While working on this passion project, the FAMU graduate always maintained a successful career in tech with several Fortune 100 companies. After being laid off from one of those companies, she decided to purchase

OBWS

18 Sep 21 8 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Meet Maci Peterson, Founder of On Second Thought App

We've all gone through the horror of sending an embarrassing text message we couldn't get back. After dealing with this headache a few times too many, 28 year-old entrepreneur Maci Peterson set out to find a solution that would allow her to edit or delete text

OBWS

23 Sep 15 7 min read

Entrepreneur Spotlight

Meet Jasmine Lawrence, Owner of EDEN BodyWorks

Beginning a successful business at any age is no easy feat, but the founder and CEO of EDEN BodyWorks [https://officialblackwallstreet.com/item/eden-bodyworks/] managed to do that and more at the young age of 13. Frustrated with products that were damaging her hair, she set out to find her

OBWS

24 Jul 15 4 min read

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