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As a founder and Managing Partner of Harlem Capital Partners(HCP), Henri Pierre-Jacques is an extremely accomplished man at a young age. A graduate of Northwestern University with a BA in Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Pierre-Jacques has also been presented with awards for Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30, Inc Magazine’s 30 Under […]
Henri Pierre-Jacques Looks to Create Minority Millionaires Read More »
Brandon Bryant, Venture Partner of Harlem Capital Partners(HCP), is a Cleveland, Ohio native who has a BS in Economics from The Ohio State University. Bryant was featured on the 2019 Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 list, the 2019 Inc. Magazine’s 30 under 30 list, as well as the 2018 Ebony Power 100 list. In addition
How Three Young Black Venture Capitalists are Bringing Hope to the Community Read More »
As graduates face this new chapter in their lives, they will be presented with different financial learning and obstacles including earning a salary for the first time, starting their own business or anything in-between that brings them face-to-face with finances. To make the adjustment to adulthood a little easier, please find five helpful post-grad finance
Tips for New Graduates Read More »
COVID-19 is a deadly virus that has swept through the nation. The hardest hit city in the country is New York, specifically areas such as South East Queens. We have seen firsthand the negative impact thatthe virus has had on these areas. However, let’s talk about the positive impact we have seen for the local
BlaQue Resource Network is helping Queens residents during the COVID-Pandemic Read More »
Very few people realize just how closely tied the United States and the Virgin Islands (USVI), are. For example, as a U.S. territory, no passport is needed to visit any of the three main is-lands of St. John, St. Thomas, or St. Croix. Many have chosen to take advantage of this unique situation – transforming
Energizing St. Croix, U.S.V.I: A Talk with Entrepreneur Brian Montgomery Read More »
by Mashari Grissom Signature restaurants are valued treasures in our communities–especially the ones with good food. Take St. Croix for example, a beautiful island within the Virgin Islands that was recently hit with Hurricane Maria back in September of last year. Yet, their ability to overcome such a turmoil and still being able to provide
Former owner of Ebony and Jet magazines liquidates after nearly eight decades in business By William C. Jackson Johnson Publishing Company, whose iconic magazines Ebony and Jet chronicled Black life in America, announced on April 9th that it has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in a federal court in Chicago. The Associated Press reports
The End of an Era: Johnshon Publishing Company Declares Bankruptcy Read More »
Applications Are Now Open! The Harlem Arts Alliances Artistic Entrepreneurial Development Program Are you a visual artist, a graphic designer or virtual reality creator from or currently residing in West Harlem looking to develop your skills as an artist and entrepreneur? This June 2019 we are launching our Artistic Entrepreneurial Development Program just for
Harlem’s Favorite Son! John Henry on starting your own business. Entrepreneur John Henry meets the moguls and money-makers of tomorrow doing whatever they can to make it today. HUSTLE begins February 10, on Viceland. VICELAND
Revitalizing Harlem: John Henry’s New Viceland Series “HUSTLE” Read More »
By Mashari Grissom Photo: Ice Cube and LL Cool J taken by Dylan Buell (Getty Images) Thank you for Hip Hop—was the comment that resonated the most on social media after LL Cool J and Ice Cube’s recent business venture was announced. The two legendary Rappers stapled in Hip Hop history, are in the process
Today’s Hip Hop: Sports TV Station Ownership and Leadership Read More »