McDonald’s Corporation has reached a financial settlement with two Shelby County-based franchise owners after they sued the corporation for “discriminatory practices.”
Brothers James Byrd and Darrell Byrd, operators of four McDonald’s in Shelby County, filed suit against McDonald’s more than...
The family of Larry Dodson, author and former lead singer for The Bar-Kays, has embarked on a venture that affixes the Dodson brand to Guidance Whiskey.
The path forward was rolled out informally during a VIP whiskey tasting and holiday...
Financial investment momentum is building in Memphis as more developers look to plant their flags in the Bluff City.
One minority-owned equity firm is joining the anticipated progression, with plans to invest hundreds of millions in the city they consider...
by Florence Howard --
An outspoken, unapologetic and bold champion for minority businesses. That, said a friend of 20-plus years, describes Memphis Black Business Directory founder/CEO Melvin Jones, who died Monday (11/16/20).
Attorney Carlee McCullough, former Contract Compliance Officer for the...
Services have been set for May 9 for Memphis Realtor Lawrence Johnson -- an "idol" to some and the man many credit with helping them purchase their first home.
The death of Mr. Johnson, 80, quickly traveled across social media...
When your roots extend deep into one of the nation's poorest ZIP codes (38126) and you've stepped into the role of Greater Memphis Chamber chairman, your view of Memphis takes on magnified importance throughout the city.
Such is the case...
For small business owner Charles Hill, Trudy Morrison – Operation Hope financial counselor with First Tennessee Bank – is a point of reference for understanding where he is today.
“I met Ms. Morrison when I was enrolled in a training...
Some of the sounds coming from Handy Park in the Beale Street Entertainment District in Downtown Memphis are chest-rattling forerunners of a wave of improvements under the guidance of an African-American-owned, general-contracting firm, Castle Black Construction.
Twin brothers Jarrett Logan...
“Stepping Up!” is the theme for the eighth annual rendition of the Best In Black Awards hosted by the parent company of The New Tri-State Defender and set for Feb. 6 at Central Station Hotel, located at 545 S....
If you watch closely the mourning of Nipsey Hussle, you will notice that it feels a bit different than that of other rappers who departed too soon. He didn’t just connect with people through music, but through a business...