1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (308+ words) Black-owned businesses receive a sliver of federal contract dollars. Now the program designed to narrow that gap is being scaled back. RELATED: The Truth About Trump Accounts and Black Wealth That contraction is already visible. The Small Business Administration has…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (469+ words) Special events include the inauguration of Morehouse College's 13th President, the 38th annual "A Candle in the Dark" Gala & Inaugural Ball, and recognition of 2026 Honorees. " Trailblazer: James L. Hudson '61 " Attorney, academic lecturer, and venture capitalist; former U. S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction…...

4+ mon, 6+ 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…...

4+ mon, 4+ 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…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (222+ 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…...

6+ mon, 3+ 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…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (715+ words) SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 Pioneering 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. 1976 Mordecai Johnson, the first…...

7+ mon, 1+ 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…...

8+ mon, 4+ day 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 The Grio, NAB2, a nonprofit collective, was created to promote literacy, amplify Black voices, and…...

8+ mon, 4+ day 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…...