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Vanessa Grant wants women to plan out personal development days and understand the power of delegating responsibilities to others.
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Much of the challenges for Blacks hinge on financial requirements to operate businesses tied to cannabis and succeed in hemp…
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Latoya Elder and Sherrell Dorsey have developed mentorship programs and resources to help Black job seekers land tech jobs.
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The Department of Treasury plans to establish a Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity within the Federal Register.
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Republicans drilled down on inflation talking points as Democrats sought to address historic racial discrimination in the housing market.
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Ursula Burns, the first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500, opened doors. Morgan Stanley's Carla Harris “We can't think…
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“The role of Black Americans and trade in the economic beginnings of our country, it's incredibly powerful," Tai told theGrio.
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"The system isn't always structured in a way that works for everybody, and certainly not for people of color...," Graves…
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The rebranding of American history placed an overcast of taboo on the stories of figures like Ida B. Wells, a…
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HBCUs will be able to cash in from the Department of Energy for student training and research aimed at reducing…
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Lawmakers and financial experts across the country have been eyeing opportunities to support Black banks and make them more accessible.
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Economists and estate planners also advise on how one can manage their assets despite having student loan debt.
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Republican Senators were a no show at an executive session to vote on President Biden's federal reserve board nominees.
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The US Treasury confirms that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill, but you'll have to wait until 2030.…
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Reginald F. Lewis's legacy of entrepreneurship, philanthropy and integrity lives through the Giving Gap organization.
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As the U.S. pivots from fossil fuels to renewable power, the market could be flooded with jobs requiring skills HBCUs…
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Presently, in comparison to the overall national homeownership rate of 65.5%, Black ownership has drifted around 43 percent.
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Lisa Cook faces Republican criticism in confirmation hearing for historic Federal Reserve nomination
Lisa Cook is the first Black woman to receive a nom to the Fed, but will be among the many…