Business & Economy

Nominate a local member of your church who faithfully serves, volunteers and overall spreads purpose in their church community.

You might be surprised to discover that some of the brands most closely associated with Black culture aren’t actually Black-owned.

Every year, tax prep giants rake in billions by charging fees for a service that should be free to every taxpayer.

Two Altadena business owners speak about recovery after the Los Angeles wildfires.

Black-owned businesses play an important role in the building of generational wealth for a lot of families.

Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 

Amazon initially denied paid leave to Alexis Scott-Windham, a Black woman who was run over and shot in the New Orleans attack, before finally reversing its position.

Developing these "recession-proof" skills not only bolsters individual resilience but also fortifies collective economic stability. 

True internet equity means more than just internet access, it’s also ensuring everyone has the skills and support to thrive online.

Biden’s administration issued $2 billion in federal funds to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the United States Department of Agriculture, as announced on Wednesday. The direct payments will be sent to “eligible applicants [under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP)], [aiming] to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest […]

The Queen City has emerged as a formidable hub for entertainment, nightlife, fine dining, concerts; sports and more.  While Atlanta and Virginia have robust attractions, Charlotte is shining brighter than her regional rivals. Jelani Hill, CEO of the BrandUscript Agency wants to help Charlotteans, capitalize on Charlotte’s upward trajectory, especially entrepreneurs, existing business owners and […]

What the current downsizing moment should tell everyone who is a Black journalist, writer or creative is that for all the challenges being faced, there is also the opportunity to demonstrate incredible muscularity, resilience and adaptability.