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Supporting minority-owned and operated businesses may be his best opportunity to successfully engage communities of color In his inaugural address, President Trump said, “We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore... Read More

Latangela Newsome created “Grease Bags” after trying—unsuccessfully—to find a safe and easy way to dispose of used cooking grease. On Friday, Jan. 13, the “momtrepreneur” will pitch her business to the sharks on ABC’s Shark Tank. When she does, she will join an increasing number... Read More

In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, this post celebrates black female entrepreneurs from this season of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” while highlighting the value of African American women as small business owners in the American economy…  ... Read More

On October 12, 2016 I moderated the Millennial Week Bootstrapping, Crowdsourcing, & Backing Your Startup session at 1776 with Nicecream CEO Sandra Tran; Cofound/Harlem Founder John Matos, and Ben Bruce, Small Business Leader at Wells Fargo #MWDC16 [View the story... Read More

As Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump prepare to discuss “America’s Direction, Achieving Prosperity, and Securing America” in the first Presidential Debate of 2016, Millennial entrepreneurship is key to all three topics. Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump are old. In fact, barring an... Read More

Tulsa and Charlotte are grappling with the all too familiar reality of black men being killed in recent police involved shootings. As Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump prepare for the first 2016 Presidential Election Debate, the nation is — again — asking why. In the past week,... Read More

The stark reality about entrepreneurs of color is that their brilliance, ingenuity, and grit are boundless. Values Partnerships leads a nationwide casting tour focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices to ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. In 2016, we hosted 12 casting calls in... Read More

In 7 seasons, ABC's Shark Tank has empowered entrepreneurs to strike over $70M in deals, and wowed viewers across the country. After a successful 2015 casting tour, I am leading a nationwide casting tour with Values Partnerships focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices... Read More

In 7 seasons, ABC's Shark Tank has empowered entrepreneurs to strike over $70M in deals, and wowed viewers across the country. After a successful 2015 casting tour, I am leading a nationwide casting tour with Values Partnerships focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices... Read More

Now in Season 7, ABC’s Shark Tank has provided critical support for entrepreneurs, and wowed viewers across the country. After a successful casting tour in 2015,  I am working with Values Partnerships to lead a nationwide tour focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices to... Read More