Economic Equity

A Lifestyle Hack: When You Hate Making Financial Decisions – and What to Do About It

Economists and behavioral scientists have proposed several explanations for this phenomenon. For example, financial products are often quite complicated, and we may feel we lack the necessary expertise.

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Meet the Black Woman Who Created The Technology Behind Skype, MagicJack and More!

Marian says that when the internet first become popular, she predicted that IP and the internet “were going to explode.” She thus felt a need to start developing technology that would “transform the internet”.

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Black-Owned Luxury Boutique Hotel is Still Going Strong 18 Years Later

Meryanne Loum-Martin has proven that she doesn’t need to be in her territory to excel. She owns Jnane Tamsna, a boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, that is hailed as one of the most fabulous and elegant luxury black-owned hotels in the area.

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“You Are Enough Now” National Self-Esteem Movement by Empowerment Evangelist, Harold Leffall

As someone who has experienced firsthand what it’s like to feel less than “enough,” despite starting and launching two separate successful businesses, Leffall is exploring the hardship of securing formidable self-esteem

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Denver-Based Black Newspaper ‘Denver Urban Spectrum’ Celebrates 31 Years with “Spectrum Strut”

Produced by Bobby Wells, More Today is available on CDBaby with proceeds benefiting the Denver Urban Spectrum Youth Foundation and can be heard on Sound Cloud.

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Entrepreneur Signs Major Deal with Sam’s Club for Her Family Tea Recipe

Nailah Ellis-Brown, maker of Ellis Island Tea, is the only female African American beverage maker in the United States with her own manufacturing plant. Her family recipe for Jamaican Sweet Tea can now be found in the coolers of every Sam’s Club…

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Pope Bashes Global Financial System, Blasting ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Derivatives, Rampant Inequality

What is morally unacceptable is not simply to profit, but rather to avail oneself of an inequality for one’s own advantage, in order to create enormous profits…

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The Hits Keep Coming: Office of the Comptroller of Currency Fines Wells Fargo $500 Million

As federal agencies expand their investigation into the business practices of Wells Fargo & Company, the fines and penalties for the financial services institution, with $1.9 trillion in assets, continue to rise.

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Janelle Wood and the Black Mothers Forum are Champions of Parental Engagement

“We, as Black mothers, will no longer remain silent while our children are blatantly disrespected, threatened, harassed, intimidated, provoked, neglected and set up to fail through policies, disciplinary practices…”

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State Medicaid Waiver Requirements Disproportionately Affect Communities of Color

We have long known that imposing such requirements will force people off the rolls, and that those who are forced to work, but are not able to do so, will see their health decline.

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Entrepreneur Shares His Secrets on How to Generate Passive Income Online

Half of the world’s population – that is an astounding 3.7 billion people – browse the web on a daily basis. That means there is great potential to make money online by providing goods or services…

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This Entrepreneur Just Launched a $36 Million Fund to Invest in Black Women Founders

Investing money, time, resources, access, belief into all people of color, and women in the US is not something that should be looked at as doing us a favor.

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‘The Time for Single-Payer Is Now’: Countering Corporate Lies, Doctors Run Ad Providing the Facts About Medicare for All

The full eight-page publication—which features articles from doctors explaining how a single-payer system would be more cost-effective and provide far better care…

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After Drug Plan Shows Trump ‘Will Do Nothing About Their Greed,’ Big Pharma Stocks Soar

When big pharmaceutical companies’ stocks spike during your big reveal on lowering prices, you’re doing something wrong … President Trump’s administration is bought and paid for by Big Pharma.

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How to Negotiate the Best Retail Price: Baylor Expert Shares 11 Tips

Customers can compare prices with the ease of their smartphones, the price tag is just a starting point for negotiations, said a negotiation expert at Baylor University.

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Golfing While Black: Grandview Golf Club Asks Five Black Women to Leave the Club for Golfing Too Slow

Because we questioned why we could not enjoy our membership and play golf, the police were called. I was bewildered. We had done nothing wrong.

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Black Educators Share Success Stories at the 2018 National Title I Conference in Philadelphia

Award-winning national education expert captivates an audience of over 500 educators with his keynote address on overcoming barriers to success at the 2018 National Title I Conference…

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The Mission of the Black Press of America – Discovering the Best of Black America in 2018

Reviewing and evaluating the numerous applications that were submitted revealed the tremendous academic achievements and commitments of HBCU students…

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Black Women Leaders Speak Up and Out on Money and the “MeToo” Movement

It’s time for black women to never have to put up with crap for a paycheck. Or stay in any sort of terrorizing relationship because we need the money. We have access now that our ancestors could never have known…

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Wells Fargo Commits to $60 Billion in Lending for Black Homebuyers

Cerita Battles, the senior vice president and head of retail diverse segments for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, says that Wells Fargo is committed to doing what it takes to help increase African American homeowners.

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Lawsuit Settlement to End Debtors’ Prison in Corinth, Mississippi

Brian Howell, an unemployed man whose leg was amputated following a car accident, was assessed over $1,000 in court fines for three traffic violations in the city of Corinth, Mississippi.

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Home ownership has long held an honored position as an integral part of the American dream. But when retirement time comes, rethinking that dream could be in order.

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Three Things Retirees Should Consider When Deciding to Rent or Own a Home

Home ownership has long held an honored position as an integral part of the American dream. But when retirement time comes, rethinking that dream could be in order.

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Smart Investments in SNAP, Smart for the Black Community

Businesses and SNAP recipients alike stand to benefit from investments in training and education. Our economic potential is only as great as our workforce, and as we look to stimulate growth for Black-owned businesses…

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T.R.M. Howard Spotlights an Amazing Life of Black Self-Empowerment

“T.R.M. Howard” offers all the excitement one might expect of a hit TV mini-series, featuring a charismatic protagonist whose myriad accomplishments would be hard to believe if they weren’t the known truth.

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Five Ways To Plan Your Summer Vacation Without Wrecking Your Finances

“You want to enjoy a vacation and know you’re not paying for it for years to come,” says Alexander Joyce, a retirement planner and president and CEO of ReJoyce Financial LLC

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July 5-7 Power Networking for Black Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Financial illiteracy is an American problem, but it is 10x greater in Black America. All the studies predict if nothing changes within our community we will be financially destitute and enslaved by 2053.

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From Selma to Montgomery – A Moment to Remember

A group of eight women recently ran from Selma to Montgomery Alabama. This was the same route Civil Rights Activists took as a part of a series of civil-rights protests that occurred in 1965…

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The SBA Recognizes Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners.

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As They Pay Down College Loans, Millennials Are Taking a Hard Look at Homeownership

Brian A. Hudson, the executive director and CEO of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, agreed with Cashion, that community is very important to millennials.

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With Tax Scam Complete, GOP Caucus Unveils Insane Budget Blueprint to Attack Safety Net

The individual income tax cuts in the Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which have an end date of 2027 and already disproportionately benefit the rich.

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Recognizing Powerful Interests – 75 Percent of Americans Back Campaign Finance Reform

Pew Research Center survey, released Thursday, reveal Americans “see the country falling well short in living up to” democratic ideals and values, and believe core changes are needed in the political system.

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Black Writers’ Conference Positions Authorpreneurs to Take Books From the Page to the Stage

The Red Ink Conference: The Premier Conference for Authors & Editors will empower attendees to write, edit and market their next bestseller – at a fraction of the cost.

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Three African American Racial Justice Leaders Respond to Starbucks Effort to End Bias in its Company

Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative; Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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Earth Day Isn’t Just for Rich, White People

That will be evidenced this Earth Day as NAACP chapters around the country are hosting activities to engage communities of color in ways tied to deeper social justice and civil rights. Environmental issues in Michigan, we enter Earth Day with our eyes on the prize…

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Payday Lenders Wage New Wars against Consumers and Regulation

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act gave guardrails to lenders and consumers alike. Reactions from civil rights and consumer advocates clearly indicated they weren’t buying it.

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Wells Fargo Increases Its Commitment to Black Homebuyers

Wells Fargo announced a commitment to create 250,000 African American homeowners by 2027; a plan to lend $60 billion for home purchases over that 10-year period.

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Two Black Men Arrested at Starbucks Finally Speak Out — Police Chief Apologizes

You go from being someone who’s just trying to be an entrepreneur, having your own dreams and aspirations, and then this happens. How do you handle it? Do you stand up? Do you fight?

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Black Entrepreneur Develops Innovative Health, Fitness and Well-Being App For Women

She’s It Founder and President, Tam Williams, wanted to provide a product that would help women to engage, learn and be motivated to look beyond the scale and to look at themselves first.

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The Art of Success Honoring the Intellect, Swagger & Power of Black Creatives

The Harlem Business Alliance has pledged its service as an advocate for the preservation and retention of Harlem’s business community for over 37 years.

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Fifty Years Later, Fair Housing Act Recognized as a Factor in Fighting Housing Discrimination

One of the signature achievements of the Civil Rights Era was the passage by Congress in April of 1968 of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

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It’s time to Raise the Wage in NC – May 22, We Are Headed to Raleigh

State-wide coalition called Raising Wages NC, a broad, diverse group of working people and unions, community organizations, faith leaders, businesses, and policy advocates who all believe that all workers in NC deserve a living wage.

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Dee C. Marshall’s “Win Rock & Rule” Women Empowerment Inspires Action

Marshall said her heart is to motivate women to rise so “we can all go to the top together.” The event was a call to action for women to take a stand, which was why the theme this year was #AllRise.

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Bestselling Author Releases ‘Personal Credit Awareness’ Book for High School and College Students

Virtually no public-school system or college campus provides education to teens and young adults on the impact of good credit health and its major role in obtaining financial freedom in America.

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Black-Owned Candle and Vegan Skincare Joins Subscription Box Industry

Candle and vegan skincare company has announced the launch of its luxury candle + spa subscription box, giving subscribers access to  artisan candles and vegan bath & body products… To experience bliss, visit WickedFlame.com and get started with $10 off your first box with coupon code BLACKMAGIC.

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Xcel Scholastic, an independent academic resource for families of college-bound high school students, offers academic advising for what many students and parents …

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Program Helps African American and Low Income Students With College Admissions and Enrollment

Xcel Scholastic, an independent academic resource for families of college-bound high school students, offers academic advising for what many students and parents …

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Black Engineers and Technology Professionals to Convene in D.C.

HBCU Connect is offering black engineers and technology professionals in D.C. Maryland, and Virginia, the opportunity to network with other African American professionals in the area.

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Black-Owned Hotels and Resorts

In a Black-owned hotel, you get to explore a new destination, experience great service, while patronizing a Black hospitality business as well!

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The incident, which occurred at the Starbucks at 18th and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, went viral, thanks to video of the arrest that was captured by a bystander.

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ACLU-PA Statement on Arrests at Philadelphia Starbucks

The incident, which occurred at the Starbucks at 18th and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, went viral, thanks to video of the arrest that was captured by a bystander.

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Nearly Homeless Single Mom Strikes It Big With Products Launching in Sally Beauty Stores

Every Naturalicious product is multitasking and time-saving and each product does the work of four products. This means three Naturalicious products alone replace 12 products you’d have to purchase from other brands.

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Black-Owned Tech Company Launches Technology Revolution Across Dallas

Small and medium-sized businesses throughout the area that have felt the pain of productivity coming to a halt when their computers, phones, networks and servers fail them…

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