About Jessica Floyd

Jessica A. Floyd is a Business and Finance Correspondent for theGrio whose reporting has been picked up by HuffPost, POLITICO, CNBC, Federal Times, EBONY and several other national news outlets. Jessica's reporting for theGrio focuses on the intersection of race and national economic and labor issues. You can follow her on Twitter @JessAFloyd and on Instagram @Jessica.A.Floyd.

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January 31, 2022
Black and Brown employees of federal contractors are expected to see pay increases due to a Biden executive order that took effect on Sunday.
January 30, 2022
When it comes to high inflation rates, experts point to the 1980s as an indication that the worst has yet to come.
January 25, 2022
“It’s about education, not only for customers, about the history, but also for the students,” says Getty Images’ Cassandra Illidge.
January 24, 2022
Tax professionals lay out important tips to keep in mind for filers, especially as it relates to 2021’s child tax credits.
January 21, 2022
Financial experts see strong opportunities for Black households in 2022. What goals and moves can translate into building longterm wealth?
Black women thegrio.com
January 13, 2022
They’ve paired with Prairie View A&M, the Urban Institute and other places to research resumed investment in Black women.
Co-founder Black Voters Matter LaTosha Brown
January 6, 2022
Advocates connect Jan. 6 to racial riots in history that sought to put fear in Black voters and anyone who validated their political power.
Stacey Abrams
January 4, 2022
Many think Abrams has a strong shot in 2022, but there is concern about the negative impact of Democrats’ lack of action on Capitol Hill.
Bitcoin
December 21, 2021
Hill Harper, who owns The Black Wall Street digital wallet, helps theGrio break down what Black consumers should know about cryptocurrency.
Tulsa thegrio.com
December 18, 2021
A spokeswoman for the DOJ confirmed to theGrio that it has received a formal request for a federal investigation into the Tulsa massacre.
Jamaal Bowman and Brian Benjamin
December 2, 2021
As New York and the nation grapples with an ongoing pandemic and slowed shipment of goods, Benjamin and Bowman turn to solutions.
White House Voting Rights Protest
November 17, 2021
Hundreds of demonstrators were arrested outside the White House on Wednesday during a second day of mass protests for voting rights.
Howard University student breaks down tent
November 16, 2021
Despite an agreement reached with Howard, students tell theGrio was told they are not fully satisfied with the institution’s response.
Howard University and Phylicia Rashad
November 12, 2021
Howard University student activists and alumni say they have “zero confidence” in administration’s ability to quell campus concerns.
Jesse Jackson
November 1, 2021
After falling on Howard’s campus, Jackson was rushed to the hospital to receive care for the wound and check for any other injuries.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Terry McAuliffe
October 30, 2021
Vice President Harris traveled down to Virginia to drum up support for former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe, who is seeking reelection.
Prosthetic breasts
October 28, 2021
These Black-owned businesses offer wigs and intimate clothing in a largely Eurocentric market for Black women fighting breast cancer.
Black girl child thegrio.com
October 7, 2021
The CDC projects more than 140,000 children in the U.S. have lost a parent or primary caretaker during pandemic in a new study.
Metropolitan Police Officer, theGrio.com
September 22, 2021
Black women who currently and previously worked for Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. are calling out the racism and sexism.
black business thegrio.com
September 21, 2021
Salon owner Michaella Williams managed to see major profits despite the pandemic. Still, she and Black business owners face challenges.