Tech Drags Stocks Lower; Treasury Yields Rise: Markets Wrap
By Vildana Hajric and Stephen Kirkland U.S. stocks fell, dragged lower by tech shares, as investors assessed the outlook for monetary policy ahead of key […]
‘I Knew I Wanted a Space Where I Could Belong’: How Harlem Cycle, NYC’s First Black-Owned Cycle Center, Successfully Tapped Into a Sense of Community
There are a ton of places in New York City to take a cycle class, and Tammeca Rochester tried more than a few. But none […]
UConn ‘Violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement’: Former Head Coach Kevin Ollie Wins $11M Wrongful Termination Suit
Former UConn head coach and player Kevin Ollie, who was wrongfully terminated in 2018, was awarded a settlement in January 2022 of about $11.2 million after […]
University of Michigan Students Opens Vending Machine Business for Black Students In Need of Hair and Beauty Supplies
Two University of Michigan students created a solution to a problem plaguing many Black and brown college students attending predominantly white colleges and universities by […]
‘It’s Easier to Make the Money. It’s Harder to Save It’: Yo Gotti Shares ‘Free Game’ For Those Working Towards their First Million Dollars
Before releasing his new album, rapper Yo Gotti sat down with Complex magazine to drop some “Free Game” about finances. In a clip shared on Instagram by […]
‘African-Americans Face Higher Premiums’: Why You May Be Paying More for Car Insurance Due to Bias
Auto insurance commercials often brag about the discounts they give to safe drivers. But African-American drivers are still paying more – even if they have […]
Pay Me More or I Quit: Workers Play Risky Game With Their Bosses
By Charlie Wells, Claire Ballentine and Paulina Cachero Half of America’s workers are ready to pile pressure on their employers. They’ve spent the past two […]
Finurah Funding Friday: Here are Business Grants for Family Leave, Women-Owned Firms and More
Small businesses will find grant funding opportunities not only from organizations, but also state and federal government agencies. These government agencies often partner with the […]
‘We’re Embracing the Idea of Entrepreneurship’: Georgia Saw a 40-Percent Increase of Black-Owned Businesses
Despite the challenging business conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Georgia actually saw a boost in Black-owned businesses. Georgia experienced a 40 […]
Stomach-Churning Stock Swings Draw Red Line Under the Big in Big Tech
By Claire Ballentine and Suzanne Woolley Millions of ordinary investors rode Facebook on the way up, whether they fully realized it or not. Now, they’d […]
Not Just for the Rich: Five Estate Planning Tools Everyone Needs
When hip-hop artist DMX died in 2021, he left no will in place and very few liquid assets. While DMX’s estimated 15 children are expecting […]
Black-Owned La Fête Wine Company Adds NBA Star Chris Paul as Equity Stakeholder
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is now an equity stakeholder in La Fête Wine Company. The growing wine company emphasizes diversity and inclusion in the wine […]
Black Women Hold Only 4 Percent of S&P 500 Board Seats. A New Program Wants to Get More Black Women on Corporate Boards
Black Women on Boards has a mission of preparing Black women for possible board positions. Founded by veteran executives Merline Saintil and Robin Washington in […]
Biden Fed Nominee Lisa Cook Backs Financial Reparations, Could Become First Black Woman on Fed Board
Lisa Cook, a Michigan State University economics professor, has been nominated by President Biden for governor of the Federal Reserve. On Feb. 3, she will appear before the […]
Tax-Free Inheritances Fuel America’s New $73 Trillion Gilded Age
By Ben Steverman Americans can expect to inherit $72.6 trillion over the next quarter century, more than twice as much as a decade ago, in […]
‘Web3 Is Going to be Biggest Space for Growth’: Tennis champ and Financier Serena Williams Joins Blockchain Firm Sorare as a Board Adviser
Tennis champ and financier Serena Williams is now a board adviser for the $4.3 billion blockchain-based fantasy soccer game Sorare. Currently, Sorare has IP license […]
U.S. Jobs Data Look ‘Particularly Tricky’ on Omicron, Revisions
By Reade Pickert and Olivia Rockeman Omicron. Revisions. Big seasonal factors. Friday’s U.S. jobs report is poised to be a bit of a doozy. Nonfarm […]
It’s Harder to Find a Home Than Love When Housing Markets Are This Hot
By Claire Ballentine Think dating is difficult? Finding a house to buy is proving even harder for Americans, according to a new survey by Zillow. […]