Business & Economy
As prices and unemployment rates rise, a growing number of Americans are struggling to afford housing, health care, and groceries.
A real investment in Black children would not look like a locked brokerage account they can’t touch for 18 years while their families struggle now.
A separate report has shown that Black homeownership has fallen to its lowest rate since 2021, with rising unemployment being cited as a reason.
Home goods retailer Wayfair's second physical location, following its first store in Illinois, will open in 2026.
Forever 21, a once-popular fashion store for teens and young adults, has filed for bankruptcy as online competitors take over.
In news that should surprise no one, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, becomes the latest company to end its DEI programs. As reported by CNBC (citing the initial report from Axios), Janelle Gale, Meta’s vice president of people, announced in an internal memo that Meta plans to end several internal 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.
Developing these "recession-proof" skills not only bolsters individual resilience but also fortifies collective economic stability.
True internet equity means more than just internet access, it’s also ensuring everyone has the skills and support to thrive online.
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 […]
The performer and producer gave the keynote speech at the event held at Newark Symphony Hall.
What the current downsizing moment should tell everyone who is a Black journalist, writer or creative is that for all the challenges being faced, there is also the opportunity to demonstrate incredible muscularity, resilience and adaptability.
