Why Celebs Like Jay-Z and Trevor Noah Are Collecting Timepieces. Luxury Swiss Watches Continue to Beat Stocks and Crypto Despite Rolex and Patek Drop
By Andy Hoffman and Eamon Akil Farhat Prices for the most coveted Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet watches are still falling but have outperformed […]
Why Avid Fans Are Buying International Tickets and Paying for Flights to See Beyoncé In Concert
If you can’t afford tickets to Beyoncé’s North American leg of her tour, why not book a trip overseas? Sounds extreme, but Americans are buying […]
Computer Science Majors to Make Less This Year After Tech Layoffs
By Paulina Cachero New college graduates who hoped to earn top dollar in Silicon Valley may be disappointed. Starting salaries for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer […]
The Crypto Market Hasn’t Been Black America’s Financial Savior
Ariel Bailey saw the advertisements on television about cryptocurrency and watched her social media timelines pile up with posts from people who said they were […]
Here are America’s Priciest Neighborhoods–and the Locations May Surprise You
By Alexandre Tanzi, Felipe Marques, Michael Sasso and Amanda Albright Miami’s Star Island has long lived up to its name. From Shaquille O’Neal to Rosie […]
Shine Bright Like a Diamond: Rihanna Wore $1M Worth of Jewels During Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show. One Piece of Bling Sparked Backlash.
There is still a buzz about Rhianna’s Feb. 12 halftime Super Bowl show. Some people loved the spectacular complete with reportedly more than 200 dancers; […]
Americans With a College Degree Saw Salaries Drop the Most in Two Decades
By Alex Tanzi When it comes to wages, fortunes flipped last year for college and high-school graduates. In 2022, median annual pay was $52,000 for […]
Nike Adds New Partners to Multi-Year $40 Million Commitment to the Black Community
Nike is investing in 53 national and local social justice, economic empowerment, and educational nonprofits, and it has signed on three national partners in its […]
Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms Targeting Predominantly Black Counties In Metro Atlanta Hurting Current Renters and Potential Homebuyers
As potential homebuyers were busy placing bids and sending love letters to homeowners, Georgia resident Carlotta Harrell knew It was time to take advantage of a […]
Michael B. Jordan Embraced Classic Style at London Premiere of ‘Creed III’ with Tiffany Diamond Brooches and a High-End Luxury Watch
Actor Michael B. Jordan recently observed a major landmark in his career. He celebrated his feature film directorial debut with a “Creed III” screening in […]
Health Fintech Founder That Helps Patients Save Money on Wellness Products Thrives Since Raising $6.2 Million
A Black woman’s startup that specializes in health care payments raised $6.2 million in venture capital funds last year. Ami Kumordzie is a John Hopkins- […]
Why New Yorkers Pay the Highest ‘Singles Tax’ in the US
By Paulina Cachero It’s expensive to be single in New York City. While the unattached may save on the costs of an expensive Valentine’s Day date, […]
50 Cent Inks Non-Exclusive Broadcast Direct Deal with Fox After Heated Starz Exit
50 Cent’s latest G-Unit-produced films and TV projects are heading to Fox. The Queens hip-hop mogul, who has an estimated net worth of $40 million, has […]
ZuCot Gallery Inspires Art Collecting In ATL: Is Art Collecting a Good Investment?
Collecting art is often viewed as an exclusive practice reserved only for certain groups of people. But ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, challenges that very […]
‘Crypto Rally’: Bitcoin Bounces Back Up–For Now
By David Pan Bitcoin traded back above the $22,000 price level as concern about a widening crackdown by regulators eases. The largest cryptocurrency by market […]
Diddy Wants to ‘Build the Largest Portfolio of Leading Black-Owned Brands in the World’: Diddy Rebrands Combs Enterprises to Combs Global
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is rebranding and expanding his business into a global corporation. Combs Enterprises is now Combs Global. The hip-hop billionaire plans to revamp […]
Pilot Program Providing Cash Assistance To Chicago and Cook County Residents Launches
Chicago and Cook County leaders have launched two pilot programs offering a monthly cash supplement of $500 to randomly selected residents to offset their cost […]
NASA Awards Millions to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Bolster Representation In STEM and Aeronautics
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently announced that eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities will receive $11.7 million in funding through its Data Science […]