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July 27, 2022

DOJ: Buffett company discriminated against Black homebuyers in three states

Trident Mortgage Co. a division of Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America, deliberately avoided writing mortgages in neighborhoods in West Philadelphia;…
December 15, 2020

Philanthropist and Bezos’ ex MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7B to HBCUs

MacKenzie Scott, ex wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has donated more than $1.7 billion to diverse organizations, including HBCUs.
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June 3, 2019

Forbes: Jay-Z is not just rap royalty, he’s a billion-dollar business, man

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett knew one day Jay-Z would branch out and amass an incredible fortune. But the estimates are…
October 16, 2012

Celebrity Net Worth: 14th Century African emperor the richest person who ever lived — inflation adjusted

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April 18, 2012

Obama called Warren Buffett to wish him well

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama has called Nebraska billionaire investor Warren Buffett, a day after…
April 17, 2012

GOP derails Senate 'Buffett Rule' taxes on wealthy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic 'Buffett Rule' bill Monday forcing the nation's top earners to pay at…
April 16, 2012

The Obama Coalition: How the 'Buffett Rule' could help the president in November

theGRIO REPORT - The 'Buffett Rule' is almost certain not to pass when the Senate votes on it Monday, as…
January 24, 2012

Obama draws battle line in State of the Union speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, facing a tough fight for re-election, was using one of America's grandest political events,…
January 24, 2012

Michelle Obama's State of the Union guest: Warren Buffett's secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Debbie Bosanek, the secretary for billionaire Warren Buffett, would be among those attending…
January 19, 2012

Jay-Z launches lavish 40/40 club re-opening

SLIDESHOW - Jay-Z stepped out for the first time since the birth of his baby girl to celebrate and re-launch…
December 9, 2011

Jay-Z channels Warren Buffett: I'd be willing to pay more taxes

Warren Buffett, the investment wizard who is also one of the world's wealthiest men, has long advocated for higher taxes…
September 20, 2011

Can President Obama win the tax war?

OPINION - His new tax proposal is exactly what America needs and the kind of bold leadership progressives have been…
September 19, 2011

Obama launches tax salvo at Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, setting up another clash with Republicans, will propose Monday $1.5 trillion in new taxes…
September 18, 2011

Obama to seek a new tax rate for wealthy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama is going to call it the 'Buffett Rule' for Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor who has…
December 15, 2009

President Obama related to Warren Buffett?

VIDEO - President Barack Obama and billionaire investment banker Warren Buffet are seventh cousins three times removed according to genealogists…