3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1118+ words) by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Eric Morrissette "I have often made the point that to foster the economic status and pride of members of our minority groups, we must seek to involve them more fully in our private enterprise system" To…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (1135+ words) From beauty to books to apparel, these are the Black-owned businesses Team Word In Black shops, loves, and wants you to know about. Maya Angelou famously said, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." That…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (371+ words) The 12th Annual Women on the MOVE Summit was a resounding success, drawing over 250 women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals together for a transformative day of collaboration, connection, and creation. Hosted at Georgia Power, the summit was filled with powerful conversations, thought-provoking…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (409+ words) The Reality of Credit Disparities " Higher Denial Rates: Research shows that Black applicants face more frequent loan denials despite similar financial qualifications. " Wealth Gap: Denials limit access to affordable credit, pushing many toward renting rather than owning, which compounds the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (715+ words) SEPTEMBER 13,1996Pioneering rapper Tupac Shakur dies from his wounds after being shot in Las Vegas, Nev. He was only 25. Shakur has now become a near cult figure among rappers. His killers were never brought to justice. 1976Mordecai Johnson, the first Black president…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (253+ words) As DEI rollback directives imposed by the Trump administration continue to negatively impact MBEs and Black business professionals in every field, many companies and organizations are taking on the responsibility of offering assistance to the Black business community and providing…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (222+ words) The National Association of Black Bookstores (NAB2) has officially launched, becoming the first national organization dedicated to supporting Black-owned bookstores and booksellers across the country. According to TheGrio, NAB2, a nonprofit collective, was created to promote literacy, amplify Black voices, and preserve…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (520+ words) In a highly anticipated decision, the Federal Reserve has chosen to leave interest rates unchanged, maintaining a cautious stance amid persistent inflationary pressures and an unpredictable economic outlook. While some in the financial sector were hoping for rate cuts to…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (262+ words) By Tanya L. Anderson, MS, LPC Here are five key strategies to help close the gap. 1. Normalize mental health conversations early and often Stigma remains one of the most persistent barriers to care in minority communities. We need to emphasize the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1092+ words) JULY 23 1900The first Pan African confer'ence took place in London, England. Blacks from throughout the world gath'ered to plot strategies for bringing about rights for all people of African ancestry, independence from colonialism for Af'rican countries and international Black unity. This…...