Brands like SheaMoisture and Carol's Daughter get called out.

Just in time for the estate’s 100th anniversary, The New Voices Foundation, which was founded by Richelieu Dennis, has acquired the one-time home of Madam C.J. Walker, known as the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire in the U.S. The Villa Lewaro estate will be used as a “learning institute, or think tank, […]

On Wednesday, Black-owned company, Essence Ventures LLC, announced that they acquired Essence Communications Inc. — the media company behind Essence magazine. Essence Ventures LLC is led by Richelieu Dennis, the same founder of Shea Moisture hair and skin products. His company acquired Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc., which makes Essence magazine a 100% Black owned business […]

Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with SheaMoisture CEO Richelieu Dennis to discuss the company’s controversial commercial that put them in a lot of hot water this week and what they are doing to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Check out the entire interview below. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.