Business & Economy

Supporting Black-owned businesses isn't just a trend; it's a responsibility that starts with where we decide to spend our money.

Black unemployment hits 7.2%, signaling broader economic challenges ahead. Discover why this trend serves as an early warning for systemic issues and opportunities.

In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton writes that Black women are getting pink slips instead of nooses, and the cost will ripple through Black Communities for generations.

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

Expanding access is literally changing the sports investment game, so let me spell out a few benefits you might never have considered.

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.

Forever 21, a once-popular fashion store for teens and young adults, has filed for bankruptcy as online competitors take over.

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. 

The government just released good news for Social Security beneficiaries. As announced by the Social Security Administration today, all SS (Social Security [retirement]) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments will increase by 2.5% in 2025. Millions of Americans receive either SS, SSI, or both. The new COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) funds—averaging to be roughly $50 per […]