Make August 2025 Your Best Month Yet

Welcome to the Black Power News Platform – your source for bold insight, timely empowerment, and real-world tools to thrive. Here, we spotlight legacy builders, global Black wealth trends, mindset shifts, and grassroots economics with purpose. Whether you’re in Ghana, Georgia, or anywhere in between, this is your platform to learn, grow, and act. We don’t just report power. We activate it. One article at a time, we’re shaping the future of Black enterprise, culture, and unity globally. Read. Reflect. Rise.

How to Start a Business With $100 (Or Less) This Month

Building a business isn’t about having big capital; it’s about solving real problems with focused energy. With $100 or less, you can start a digital service (consulting, writing, design), sell a single product online, or flip undervalued goods using platforms like Etsy or Facebook Marketplace. All you need is skill + strategy + story.

  • Step 1: Identify a niche (e.g., eco-friendly shea butter, resume services, home gardening kits).
  • Step 2: Design a free landing page (use Canva, Carrd, or ConvertKit).
  • Step 3: Pre-sell to 10 people in your network. Repeat.

🔗 Free tool: 50+ Small Business Ideas Under $100

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Top 5 Financial Grants for Black Entrepreneurs in August 2025

Money doesn’t have to be your barrier. This month, several national and global organizations are offering grants (not loans!) to Black-owned startups and nonprofits. From corporate partnerships to city-driven funds, here are FIVE worth checking out:

Pro Tip: Have a grant-ready deck or pitch PDF that clearly outlines your mission, revenue goals, and use of funds.

🔗 Guide: Top Black Business Grants (Updated Monthly)

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Global Black Wealth: Four Countries You Should Be Watching Right Now

The next wave of Black wealth isn’t just happening in Atlanta or Lagos. It’s global. Here are four countries that Black investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals should keep their eye on this year:

  • Ghana – Fast-growing fintech, agritech, and fashion export sectors are driving youth-led wealth creation. Diaspora remittances and digital investment platforms are fueling opportunity.

  • Rwanda – Known as the “Singapore of Africa” for its cleanliness, governance, and tech innovation

  • Brazil – Home to the largest African-descended population outside Africa, with new Black business accelerators rising

  • Barbados – Offering citizenship by investment and diaspora return programs that make it a Black wealth haven

🔗 Bonus: Rwanda’s Investment Roadmap