Jolted Wall Streeters Seek Night of Solace at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
By Amanda Gordon US stocks entering a bear market at the close on Monday didn’t interfere with the party scene a few hours later at […]
‘I Had to Pivot and Figure Out a Way’: 43-Year-Old Builds a Million-Dollar Business In Seven Years After Losing Her Job
There is an old adage that says “necessity is the mother of invention.” No one understands that more than Myrline St. Hubert, a Haitian-American entrepreneur […]
Slutty Vegan Restaurant Brand Teams With Fashion Giant Steve Madden for First-Ever Vegan Sneakers
Successful Black-owned vegan restaurant Slutty Vegan is teaming up with fashion giant Steve Madden to create the first-ever “vegan sneakers.” Slutty Vegan and Steve Madden […]
How One Black Entrepreneur Is Carving Out a Niche In the $46.2 Billion Swimwear Market With Size-Inclusive Chic Looks for All Women
Launching a size-inclusive swimwear line was no easy feat but model and designer Taylor Long has accepted the challenge with Nomads Swimwear. She’s carving out a […]
Black-Owned Company Awarded $102.5 Million Levee Project In Louisiana
Greenup Cajun JV, LLC, a Black-owned firm, has been awarded a $102.5 million construction contract to construct hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in […]
Here’s Where Gas Prices Are Highest in the US
By Paulina Cachero Stratospheric gas prices have broken records for at least seven days with the average cost of fuel per gallon hitting $4.96 as of June […]
Citigroup Doubles Black Executive Ranks, Still Has ‘Lot of Work’ to Do
By Jenny Surane and Max Abelson Black executives are rising inside Citigroup Inc., even as the firm says there’s more to be done. The bank […]
FCC Wants To Revoke License of Knoxville’s Only Black-Owned Radio Station
The Federal Communications Commission is looking to revoke the license of the Knoxville radio station once owned by James Brown. The media authorization body has […]
How Artist T-Pain Makes More Money Gaming Than Making Music
Hip hop artist T-Pain has created various streams of revenues outside of music including NFTs, and streaming platforms. The Florida native regularly spends time documenting his gaming […]
Walmart Diversity Report Shows Black Workers’ Promotions Slipped
By Jonathan Roeder and Brendan Case Walmart Inc.’s management promotions of Black and African-American employees slipped last year, according to the retailer’s latest report on […]
Black-White Wealth Gap Getting Worse, 160 Years of US Data Show
By Catarina Saraiva The gap between the wealth of Black and White Americans, one of the starkest benchmarks of inequality in the US, is on […]
How Two Young Finance Entrepreneurs are Building Their Private Equity Firm on Niche Markets
Black-owned private equity firm Red Arts Capital, which focuses on North American-based transportation and logistics, is currently raising its first institutional fund seeking up to […]
Finurah Funding Friday: How to Develop a Fund Application Strategy, Plus Funding Opps from Bank of America and Cartier
Applying for grants, pitch competitions and accelerators are all ways of promoting your business and acquiring funds to support your business’ growth. However, before you […]
California Task Force Concludes There Is a Case for State and Federal Reparations. Details of its Historic Report.
California has rolled a 500-page report detailing the long-lasting effect slavery has had on Black Americans and the numerous misdeeds of the state and federal […]
More Workers Ready to Quit Over ‘Window Dressing’ Racism Efforts
By Matthew Boyle American workers are losing faith in their organizations’ responses to racial injustice, and some are willing to leave their job over it. […]
Fraternity-Like Culture: $460M Awarded to Ex-Workers Who Sued California Utility for Racial and Sexual Discrimination
A Southern California utility was sued by two men who claimed they were forced out of their jobs after complaining about sexual and racial harassment […]
Blacks Charged Higher Interest Rates: Class-Action Lawsuit Exposes Discriminatory Practices Preventing Black Homeowners from Thriving
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Wintrust Financial, alleging claims of discrimination against Black homeowners, reports TheRealDeal.com. The Illinois-based company houses 15 banks across […]
Celebrate Black Vintners: Black Winemakers and Chefs Gather In Detroit for Juneteenth Food Experience
Alt. Title: House of Pure Vin Presents a Special Night of Dinner Pairing Black Chefs and Winemakers In Celebration of Juneteenth Alt. Title: Detroit Wine […]