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BDM covers legal matters as they relate to Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada.

Black-owned legal tech company Robin AI raises $26M for global expansion

Black-owned legal tech company Robin AI raises $26M for global expansion

Following the announcement, Robin AI extended thanks to its customers, investors, and partners, highlighting their role in the company’s success.

ButACake breaks ground as the first Black-woman-owned cannabis edibles business in New Jersey

ButACake breaks ground as the first Black-woman-owned cannabis edibles business in New Jersey

Figaro’s premium cannabis-infused brownies, cookies, and elixirs, while not yet legal, will be available through state-approved waivers as regulators work to finalize regulations.

Pharos Capital co-founder Kneeland Youngblood pursuing $900M claim against ConocoPhillips for right to land

Pharos Capital co-founder Kneeland Youngblood pursuing $900M claim against ConocoPhillips for right to land

Youngblood and his family are pursuing a lawsuit seeking over $900 million from ConocoPhillips, a crude oil producer.

InfinitiGuard Security among five Black-owned businesses to receive $20K from Canadian law firm

InfinitiGuard Security among five Black-owned businesses to receive $20K from Canadian law firm

The Black-Owned Small Business Grant has awarded over $432,000 over the last four years.

Fearless Fund grant program for Black women entrepreneurs halted by the American Alliance for Equal Rights in appeals court

Fearless Fund grant program for Black women entrepreneurs halted by the American Alliance for Equal Rights in appeals court

The American Alliance for Equal Rights, a conservative organization run by anti-affirmative action activist Edward Blum, was granted victory by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 verdict.

The Fearless Fund gets significant victory in federal court after judge denies injunction against grant program for Black women entrepreneurs

The Fearless Fund gets significant victory in federal court after judge denies injunction against grant program for Black women entrepreneurs

The alliance argued that the fund’s Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, which awards $20,000 to Black women who run businesses, violates a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibiting racial discrimination in contracts.

Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station can keep its licence, FCC judge rules

Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station can keep its licence, FCC judge rules

Known for being a fixture in the Knoxville area, the radio station has been a resource for the Black community, providing a platform for local news and weather, church services, emerging artists, free advertising for struggling small businesses, and information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

The FCC is threatening to strip the license of Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station

The FCC is threatening to strip the license of Knoxville's only Black-owned radio station

Joe Armstrong, the owner of a Black-owned radio station in Tennessee, is fighting off threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to seize his broadcast license.

NYC police vet pens book to encourage Black and racialized youth to consider careers in law enforcement

NYC police vet pens book to encourage Black and racialized youth to consider careers in law enforcement

Goodwin said she’s aiming to “change the paradigm in law enforcement and strengthen community relationships.”

Black-owned private equity firm files lawsuit against AT&T for discrimination in $4.6B Cricket Wireless bid

Black-owned private equity firm files lawsuit against AT&T for discrimination in $4.6B Cricket Wireless bid

Legacy Equity Advisors — owned by former Aldus Equity LLC partner Marcellus Taylor — claimed in a lawsuit filed May 4 in Dallas that AT&T rejected its offer and subsequently denied it opportunities to bid on 13 other assets, according to the suit.

Hamilton sisters shining a light on Black true crime stories through podcast, ‘It’s the Mystery for Me’

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Hamilton sisters shining a light on Black true crime stories through podcast, ‘It’s the Mystery for Me’

It's available on Apple, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, and Buzzsprout.

Blueprint Capital heading to court in $100M lawsuit on racketeering allegations against BlackRock, BlueOwl Capital

Blueprint Capital heading to court in $100M lawsuit on racketeering allegations against BlackRock, BlueOwl Capital

‘It's time for BlackRock and Owl Rock to have to play by the rules,’ CEO Jacob Walthour says.