Here’s Why It’s So Hard For Economists to Decide if US is in a Recession or Not
By Katia Dmitrieva When it comes to forecasting a recession, economists today have a wealth of tools and data. Even so, it’s still more of […]
‘Anything In Miniature Is Just So Cute’: Trademark Filing of Fenty Kids Indicates Rihanna May Add Children’s Clothing to Her Fenty Empire
A newly filed trademark hints that Rihanna’s Fenty empire is set to dominate a kid-friendly lane in fashion. The trademark for Fenty Kids was filed […]
Howard University Reportedly Makes History as First HBCU to Partner with the Pentagon: Earning $90 Million DOD Contract
Howard University is expanding in a new way. The university recently received a $90 million contract for military research and will be the first of […]
Phony Retailers and Fake Jobs: Scams to Beware in 2023
By Paulina Cachero Fraudsters looking to make a quick buck are everywhere these days, and it’s expected to get worse. Credit reporting agency Experian predicts the […]
‘We Can Take Launch Cart to Next Level’: Master P Named Board Chairman of Shopify Competitor Launch Cart
Percy “Master P” Miller announced he will serve as the appointed chairman of the board at Launch Cart, an alternative to e-commerce giant Shopify. “I’m excited […]
Virtual Try & Buy: Inventor Toye Onikoyi Wants His Interactive Mirror to be a Bridge Between Retail and E-Commerce
The Muse Mirror is a first-of-its-kind, smart mirror that augments reality to allow users to see what they would look like wearing clothes before trying […]
Home Invader Arrested After Breaking Into Drake’s Beverly Hills-Area Mansion While Hip-Hop Mogul Was Away
Super fans continue to keep breaking into Drake’s L.A. mansion. The latest alleged suspect burglarized his home while the rapper was away, The Los Angeles […]
Court Orders Brandy to Pay Nearly $32K for Ex-Housekeeper’s Legal Fees, Adding to $40K Singer Paid to Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Back in November, singer-actress Brandy reached a settlement with a former housekeeper who sued the “Moesha” star for age discrimination. Brandy agreed to pay the […]
Report: Housing Demand Starting to Show Signs of Recovery
By Prashant Gopal Housing demand is starting to show signs of recovery, with pending sales of US homes rising for the first time in more […]
Here’s Why the Movement of ‘Quiet Quitting’ Can Be Harmful to Black Workers
The concept of “quiet quitting” has become one of many trendy buzzword terms shifting the attitudes of millennials and Gen Z in the U.S. to […]
‘It’s Every Sneaker Owner’s Dream’: Meet the Black Female-Owned Business Behind the new Nike Air Force 1
Jennifer Ford owns a sneaker shop in Houston called Premium Goods, and now she’s created a signature Air Force 1 for Nike. Her sneaker retail […]
Billionaire Robert Smith Seeks $20 Billion for new Tech-Focused Fund After Fed Tax Case
By Will Louch and Dawn Lim Buyout titan Robert Smith is trying to stage one of the most epic comebacks in US money management: seeking […]
Deion Sanders Puts Massive Mississippi Farm on Sale for $1.5 Million
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is selling his home in Canton, Mississippi, for $1.5 million. Sanders relocated to Mississippi three years ago to serve […]
The Pet Inflation Problem: As Cost of Living Increases, People Are Giving Up Their Pets
People are giving up their pooches — and it’s all due to inflation, according to a study from late 2022. There are fewer pet owners, […]
How Debt Financing is Fueling Growth for African Startups
By Ruth Olurounbi African startups more than doubled the amount of debt they raised last year, a surge that may continue as an economic slowdown […]
Beyoncé Slayed In $7.5 Million Worth of Lorraine Schwartz Diamond Jewelry During Her Iconic Dubai Performance
The focus on Beyoncé’s recent performance at the grand opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai has been on her whopping paycheck — reportedly $24 million for a 90-minute, […]
Black Eyed Peas Music Publisher Sues Toymaker for Parody Song of ‘My Humps’ Hit
The publishing house that registered and is responsible for the licensing of the Black Eyed Peas song “My Humps” has filed a lawsuit against a […]
A Chaotic Open on the New York Stock Exchange ‘Scared the Hell Out’ Rattled Traders
By Bailey Lipschultz, Jessica Menton and Yiqin Shen A chaotic open for some stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange sent chills across Wall […]