Black Women Founders Archives

September 3, 2026

Pregnant Black woman at a prenatal appointment with a white doctor

Published by Clare Adamson at September 3, 2026

Monique Rodriguez Donates $2M to Support Black Maternal Health

Monique Rodriguez, founder of Mielle Organics, has announced a multi-year $2 million donation to birthFUND, a nonprofit working to improve maternal health outcomes for expectant mothers

June 24, 2026

Caption: The First 200, podcast episode with Amira Rasool (left) and Cheraé Robinson (right)

Published by Clare Adamson at June 24, 2026

The First 200 Unveils Index of Black Women Founders Who’ve Raised $1M+ in VC

The First 200, a new media platform and founder network, has released the first-ever comprehensive index chronicling the first 200 Black women founders in the U.S.