Business & Economy
Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Amazon initially denied paid leave to Alexis Scott-Windham, a Black woman who was run over and shot in the New Orleans attack, before finally reversing its position.
Cathy Hughes takes pride in being unapologetically in the Black people business. Throughout her journey as a media maven, the founder and CEO of Urban One has urged listeners, viewers, and readers to support Black businesses in an effort to uplift US and our community. (Video produced by: Foundation Digital Media)
Building generational wealth is a critical goal for many families, particularly within the Black community, where historical disparities have often hindered financial growth.
As we commemorate Labor Day in 2024, let's take some time to reflect on Black workers' rights and the important labor unions that have paved the way.
Biden’s administration issued $2 billion in federal funds to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the United States Department of Agriculture, as announced on Wednesday. The direct payments will be sent to “eligible applicants [under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)], [aiming] to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest […]
From 3D movies to the traffic light, here are every day essential items that you may or may not know were invented by Black people!
SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement that will end the longest actors strike in Hollywood history. Read more inside.
Hip-Hop continues to unite individuals from all over the globe. A new company is making connecting with like minds easier with .HipHop domain names. Digital Music News is reporting that Dot Hip Hop is making strides in tech on the behalf of the culture. This new start-up allows users to register websites with a .HipHop domain […]
Here are some ways to support Black entrepreneurs to celebrate the Black business owners and #Blackbusinesses.
Talk about #goals! 👏🏾 Aisha 'Pinky' Cole's historic commencement speech at #ClarkAtlantaUniversity not only inspired the grads to keep going in the face of adversity, but also left them entrepreneurs! Congrats to the Class of 2022. We wish you all success in your new businesses!
Photo by: Kertlis/Getty Image The month of April is dedicated to financial literacy, and having knowledge is essential for financial success. Financial literacy can have an impact on everything from the amount of money saved to the quantity of debt incurred. According to Investopedia, the term financial literacy is defined as the ability to understand […]
