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Rohan Marley, son of popular Reggae legend Bob Marley recently launched a line of “sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted” gourmet coffee under the name “Marley Coffee.” And the response has been overwhelmingly positive.“The response to our Real Cups has been overwhelming both from a consumer review and...

John Parker recalls how his dad's BBQ joint, open in 1962, served black and white patrons alike. Today, he's keeping the legacy alive....

Affectionately nicknamed “Monster Mash,” Jamal Mashburn was a prolific scorer in his 12 seasons in the NBA, where the former college and NBA All Star, spent over 20 years playing for the Kentucky Wildcats, the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat and the New Orleans Hornets.Since his retirement he’s become an equally prolific entrepreneur, c...

Four time NBA champion and all-star Shaquille O’Neal has attempted many careers since retiring. He’s been a rapper, a basketball analyst and a police officer, just to name a few. Never one to rest on his laurels, he’s now adding his own line of Vodka to his eclectic resume.In a partnership with Devotion Vodka, O’Neal announced his vodka &...

This week on Black Enterprise's, 'The Urban Business Roundtable,' UBR Contributor Dywaine Betts Jr. talks with Frank Kendrick and Tim Jackson, partners and co-founders of Lakeland, Fla.-based NuJak Construction, one of Florida’s fastest growing construction and property management companies and the 2010 Black Enterprise Small Business of the Year.Kappa Alpha Psi...

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Dywaine Betts Jr. talks with Tyson Toussant, co-founder of Return Textiles LLC, a developer, manufacturer, licensor and distributor of conventional and high performance, ecologically sustainable yarns and fabrics.A native of New York City, Toussant grew up with a love for camping and...

The inspiration behind Kellee Khalil’s online service came from her own experience helping plan her sister’s wedding.  “There was no central place online to search for inspiring ideas, retailers or vendors” said Ms. Khalil. “Google is not focused. There’s an overwhelming amount of content for brides. That gave me the idea to build a vertical search...

When John L. Wright’s neighbor grew frustrated with the lack of progress she experienced while working with a personal trainer, she turned to him for guidance. Wright, a former semi-professional bodybuilder and former dietician in the U.S. Army Reserves, took on the task of creating a customized fitness and dietary regimen.