‘Life is Short’ Mantra Drives U.S. Hotel Prices to Record Highs
By Patrick Clark and Claire Ballentine American travelers are raring to go, and rising hotel prices aren’t stopping them. For evidence, see what Miami hotels […]
Brown Toy Box Aims to Inspire Black Kids to Pursue STEAM Careers
By Kelsey Butler The Dadisi Crew is an eclectic bunch. Dre is athletic and passionate about astronomy, Maya is adventurous and loves to code, and […]
White House Hits Pause Again on Student Loan Payments. Many Borrowers Have a Reprieve Until Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden will enact another extension of the pandemic payment pause for federally-backed student loans through Aug. 31. Black and African-American college graduates have […]
It’s More Expensive to Rent a Home if You’re Black or Latino
By Claire Ballentine and Ella Ceron Renters of color are more likely to pay security deposits than white people, according to a new report from […]
Gen Z and Millennials Would Rather Be Jobless Than Work for a Company They Don’t Like. Workplace Diversity and Flexibility Are Also a Must.
Gen Z and millennials are unique when it comes to demanding a work-life balance. They don’t just want flexible work hours and environments, they want […]
Suddenly Short of Workers, U.S. Is Forced to Rethink Job Credentials
By Jordan Yadoo Carnissa Lucas-Smith is more than a year into what she hopes will be a long legal career. If it hadn’t been for […]
HBCU Clark Atlanta Awarded Nearly $12 Million Grant to Establish a Knowledge Metaverse Hub to Hold Classes In the Metaverse
Education is finding a place in the metaverse. And Clark Atlanta University has become the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities to solidify a place in […]
‘I Was Sick and Tired of Being Poor’: Steve Harvey Explains What Drives Him To Be a Success
Steve Harvey is never short on words of encouragement. The comedian and sought-after host made a career out of telling jokes, but when it comes to […]
Young Black Americans Wary of the Stock Market Are Turning to Crypto
By Kelsey Butler Young Black Americans are embracing cryptocurrency to counter a distrust in stock markets and financial institutions. About 38% of Black investors under […]
NASCAR Team Owner John Cohen Is One of Four Black Owners and He Wants That to Change
For a majority of its 74-year existence the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was not known to be very inclusive. But over the […]
‘Artists Should Own Their Intellectual Property’: Grammy Winner Ashanti Aims to Empower Artists as She Becomes Co-Owner in Web3 Company EQ Exchange
R&B singer Ashanti recently announced a new partnership with the woman-owned Web3 company EQ Exchange. The move reportedly makes her the first Black female artist […]
College Grads Got Lion’s Share of Pandemic Wealth Gains in U.S.
By Alex Tanzi The extra wealth created in the U.S. during the pandemic flowed overwhelmingly to households headed by a college graduate, according to the […]
Credit Investors Venture Back After Worst Quarter Since 2008
By Finbarr Flynn The worst losses in credit markets since the global financial crisis are likely over for now, as companies that loaded up on […]
New Report: Economic Recovery Is Leaving Black Men Behind Due to Systemic Racism
The COVID-19 pandemic has been harsh on Black men when it comes to employment opportunities. According to a new report from the Center for American […]
Tech Leads Share Gains as Musk Buys Twitter Stock: Markets Wrap
By Vildana Hajric and Isabelle Lee Financial markets began the week with modest moves across assets as investors assessed the latest central bank commentary and […]
Ice Cube to Open Up Team Ownership Stakes for Big3 Basketball
By Kim Bhasin The Big3 basketball league will open team ownership to fans in an effort to raise funds and get supporters more involved in […]
‘Decrease Potential … Discrimination’: Morehouse College Exec Urges Students to Cut Off Their Locs Before Job Interviews
There was pivotal moment Douglas Cooper experienced early on in his career at IBM. While having lunch with a mentor in the IBM cafeteria, he […]
‘Amplifying the Experiences of Black People’: New Digital Resource Focuses on History of Black Wealth In America
A a new digital collection titled Land, Wealth, Liberation: The Making & Unmaking of Black Wealth in the United States has launched. The collection examines how […]