Business & Economy
The average price of gas reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day, when millions of Americans are expected to travel throughout the country
Black people in the U.S. reported doing worse economically in 2025 than at any time since the Federal Reserve began publishing its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households report in 2013.
U.S. foreclosure rates rise as housing costs strain homeowners, impacting recent buyers, lower-income groups, and those with variable mortgages.
Thursday saw the largest one-day spike in oil prices, with the average price of gas reaching $4 across America for the first time since 2022.
Across boardrooms, startups, and global corporations, Black women are not just participating in business. They are leading it, reshaping it, and building legacies that create real generational wealth. For decades, Black women have had to navigate systemic barriers in business, from limited access to capital to underrepresentation in executive leadership. Yet, despite those challenges, they […]
Black women entrepreneurs face steep challenges, but their resilience shines as they navigate legal battles to protect their businesses
The Iran War has dramatically increased the cost of food and fuel in an already weak job market, adding to concerns of a potential recession.
The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.
No matter what stage you're in on the journey towards generational wealth, we've gathered tips that all Black families can utilize for help.
Unsung innovations quietly power the modern world, enabling global communication, transportation, healthcare, and more.
Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.
When Donald Trump says housing prices should stay high to protect homeowners, he’s repeating one of the oldest scripts in the country: protect wealth at the top and call it fairness.
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