Sean “Diddy” Combs’ history with Diageo could be a sign that even at the top of the mountain, there remains barriers to overcome as a Black entrepreneur.

James Brown boldly proclaimed in one of his most famous songs, “this is a man’s world.” He then quickly came to his senses and clarified that statement by saying, “it would be nothing without a woman or a girl.” Since the beginning of time, girls and women worldwide have been building strong spaces as they lead and excel across various industries. And if one wants to talk about excellence in journalism, some prominent names such as Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, and Robin Roberts come to mind. However, you can’t let the list keep running without the commentary of younger Black women who are also forging paths and making waves, like Angela Rye, Jemele Hill — and Cari Champion. Champion is a noted journalist and broadcaster known for her unapologetic commentary, insightful dialogue, and championing (no pun intended) gender equity. And much of her power manifested during Super Bowl LVII weekend as she partnered to celebrate the Black women journalists making headline-worthy strides and...

CÎROC is committed to Black businesses 365 days a year! As Black Business Month comes to an end, Diddy’s premium Vodka brand is doubling down on its commitment to Black businesses all year long! On Aug. 31, CÎROC launched its latest initiative which aims to support Black excellence and achievement.

Here’s something to toast to! In a new partnership, EFFEN Vodka joins forces with Allies in Arts to create an official 2021 Pride 365 Bottle. According to PR Newswire, the bottle is a celebration of Pride, not only during Pride Month but year-round, and is the company’s commitment to building a more inclusive world. Street muralist and LGBTQQIA2S artist, Sam Kirk, has been commissioned to design the bottle which will celebrate Black and LGBTQQIA2S communities and spotlights each day as a new chance to live loud, vibrant, and proud.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by EFFEN vodka (@effenvodka) “We’re huge fans of Sam’s work and thrilled with how the Pride 365 bottle came out,” said I van Hidalgo , Senior Marketing Director of Regional Brands at Beam Suntory in an official news statement. “There’s no doubting the immense obstacles and barriers the LGBTQQIA2S and Black communities continue to face, and we are honored to join forces with Allies in Arts and Sam to create the...

Whether you’re inviting the crew over to turn up on a Friday night or have opted for a quiet night in, alcohol of some sort is most likely in the equation. As stars continue to scale their personal brands, booze has become the go-to entrepreneurial endeavor for many. U.S. alcohol sales rake in about $90 billion annually, and these celebs are getting in on the action. From wine lovers to fine cognac consumers, these celeb-backed alcohol brands are sure to make their way into your cabinets. Jay Z’s Armand de Brignac “Ace Of Spades” Champagne — $300   View this post on Instagram   One for the books. #THEBRUNCH #ArmandDeBrignac A post shared by Armand De Brignac Champagne (@armanddebrignac) on Jan 26, 2020 at 9:05am PST Jay-Z was named hip hop’s first billionaire by Forbes in 2019, and much of his net worth can be attributed to his Ace of Spades brand. The Takeout reports that Jay-Z makes nearly five times more from his champagne than music with the brand generating $310 million . He...