The investment management industry has long struggled with diversity at its highest levels, but a growing cohort of Black-owned financial firms is changing that narrative
A pioneering Black-owned nonprofit organization is taking direct aim at persistent economic disparities through an innovative approach to financial education. Junior Wallstreeters has developed a
The explosive growth of elaborate self-care rituals across social media platforms has captivated millions, particularly within Black communities where beauty and personal care hold cultural
Tuskegee, Alabama – In a historic move toward economic empowerment, the National Business League (NBL) has secured a USPTO Federal Trademark for the Black Business
In the tapestry of American life, homeownership has long been woven as a central thread of the American dream. Yet for Black families, this dream
With an impressive background spanning more than 20 years on Wall Street, Nichole Harmon-Pointdujour currently is the vice president and head of national partnerships and
Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to announce a comprehensive economic plan on Sept. 25 designed to uplift Black Americans, furthering the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts
In an economy marked by rising living costs, many Black Americans are struggling to save, a challenge worsened by the pandemic, which deepened the already
The pursuit of financial stability and prosperity has been a long-standing goal within the Black community. One of the most powerful tools in achieving this
Redlining is a term that evokes painful memories of discrimination, systemic inequality and economic hardship for countless communities, particularly those of color. Historically, redlining referred
The term ‘condo’ often signals the onset of gentrification in Black neighborhoods, a process that typically leads to the displacement of Black families and the
Calvin L. Holmes has been president of the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) since 1998. CCLF is a nonprofit U.S. Treasury-certified community development financial institution (CDFI)
In a enlightening session of “CEO to CEO,” Munson Steed opens the door for Naomi Davis, founder and CEO of Blacks in Green (BIG) to
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) is taking another shot at closing the racial wealth gap. If passed, her new bill would establish a federal grant program
The racial wealth gap in America has exceeded over 11 trillion dollars, according to a recent study conducted by the Social Equity group at Duke
Actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannullli received a slap on the wrist for their part in the college admissions scandal that
Rapper Saweetie threw shade at real men on a recent Instagram live with boyfriend Quavo, stating, “and if he not getting you a Birkin, and
Stefon Walters is the author of Finessin’ Finances, a fun and refreshing guide to personal finance. Graduating with a degree in economics from the University
Black Intellectual Devin Fergus teaches social policy and history in the Department of African American and African Studies at the Ohio State University. A senior fellow
