Economic Equity

Excellent Education, Let’s Take Back the Fight for Education Equality

All children deserve to get the tools they need to make their dreams come true. But high school dropouts typically don’t have them.

Higher Health Risks for Low Income Black and Hispanic Graduates

African-Americans and Hispanic Americans seem resilient psychologically, it doesn’t mean that low-income stress dose not have health risks.

Former Black Panther Awarded $4 Million, Attacked by Oakland Councilwoman

Elaine Brown, a former leader of the Black Panther, who was 72 years old at that time was the victim of elder abuse and battery, according to the jury.

Gerry McCants Proposes Economic Equity Agenda for The NC NAACP

Gerry McCants says the African-American community must become more aggressive strengthening businesses, and building healthy partnerships to improve economic opportunities.

Historic Thousands That Gathered in Raleigh, Despite the Rain

Yesterday’s delegation of resisters shall come to recognize we have a collective soul that will not perish. A soul that will rise in triumph over every obstacle cast in our path …

NNPA Foundation Chair Touts the Virtues of the Black Press

Ashley-Ward sees the Black Press as vital to African Americans and the NNPA will also be necessary “as long as we have racism and sexism in our country,” she said. “We tell the stories …”

“Fair Play Charter” Aimed at Rooting Out Bias in the Ad Industry

The Fair Play Charter was issued in response to perceived “no Hispanic”/“no urban” directives in the media-buying process …

20/20 Investment Club Launches Women’s Empowerment Initiative

20/20 Investment Club has launched Campaign INSPIRE!, a national women’s empowerment initiative designed to celebrate the power of unity at a critical time in our nation’s history.

Well-Known Companies That You Probably Didn’t Know Have Black CEOs

Thanks to several diversity initiatives, there are quite a few Black CEOs that run major, well-known companies. Here are just just a few …

Financial Literacy to Underserved Markets Through an Innovative Social Media Contest

Hope Credit Union will launch its Facebook video contest. The goal of this promotion is to introduce its broad range of community development and financial literacy …

Podcast/Web Series Addressing African American Struggles With Debt

The series, dubbed The Sound of Melanin is addressing issues affecting African Americans is set to premier during Black History Month.

Understanding Wealth Inequality – How Rich Are the Rich? If Only You Knew

“If poor people knew how rich rich people are, there would be riots in the streets.” Chris Rock made this astute statement about wealth inequality.

Network-Oriented Workplace – Unconnected Employees Hurt Business Growth

Network-Oriented Workplace – When employees fail to see the big picture, don’t’ know how to uncork bureaucratic bottlenecks, and don’t contribute to enterprise-wide results.

Higher Education Act Would Amount to More Debt, and Higher Risk for Students and Taxpayers

Taking a deep dive into the HEA reauthorization legislation recently passed by the House of Representative’s Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Inspiring Others to Never Give Up – Single Mom Launches New Lifestyle Magazine

Each edition features interviews with successful singers, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and everyday people. Each talks openly about the adversity …

Roanoke Valley Southern Christian Leadership Conference Helps Low Income Black Community

Generosity and civic engagement for the improvement of a small community, happened in North Carolina this past holiday season.

Creating 45 New Black Billionaires Through Collaboration, Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions

There are approximately 500 billionaires in America. There are approximately 5 Black billionaires in America. Blacks represent 10-15% of the population in America.

Higher Education Act Becomes PROSPER Act – Exploring Its Impact on Student Debt

The PROSPER Act includes a host of problematic provisions that will make it both harder and costlier for students to earn a high-quality certificate or degree.

Anthology: Women Write the World — Essays on Equality, Justice, and Freedom

Women of color have long been silenced even while social movements have flourished. “All the Women in My Family Sing” amplifies the voices of women …

Stop Using Nine Million Children as a Bargaining CHIP to Undermine the ACA

Steps taken by the Trump administration have increased the number of uninsured Americans by more than 3 million since last January.

Reportedly, Hundreds of Amazon.com Employees Are on Food Stamps

The emergence of Amazon as an employer of so many who need assistance raises a question: Why is this giant, successful company offering such limited pay?

Judge Rules in Favor of Obama Rule That Will Help Low Income Families

This is great news to low-income families because they will have more chances for better housing in a more affluent neighborhood.

Corporate Counsel Men of Color Launches Inaugural Men of Color Career|Life and Power Networking Conference

From Multiple Industries, Including STEM, Law, Finance, Medical, Real Estate, Law Enforcement, and Government, for Progress in Diversity and Career Development …

Is Your Dream Really Worth It? Discover Your Passion, Purpose, and Plan

It’s a compelling book of self-realization through an inspired and motivating voice. It’s a work that locates the reader’s true identity …

Black Students Hit Hard by For-Profit College Debt

Higher education institutions that do not provide its students and graduates with requisite skills and knowledge become money pits that lead to deeper debt and likely loan defaults.

Failure Can Make You a Better Decision Maker: The Key to Success

“Irrationality, complexity and uncertainty are the three key drivers of failure in decision making,” he says. “I provide action steps for effectively dealing with each.”

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Provides Funds to Rural Businesses

The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides funds to third parties, such as nongovernmental organizations and community development financial institutions.

Civil Rights, Housing, and Community Development Urge HUD to Maintain Fair Housing Tool

Nearly 50 years ago, Congress adopted the Fair Housing Act, landmark legislation necessary to end discrimination in housing and eliminate the barriers created by segregation.

Low-Income Neighborhood Supermarkets Improve Economic Equity and Health

The study provides evidence that supermarkets improve aspects of residents’ lives beyond diet for low-income African Americans.

Three Ways To Avoid Toxic Financial Advice and Rash Decisions

Investors hear so much conflicting information and advice in the media these days that it’s perhaps easier than ever to become confused and make decisions based on emotion.

National Black Church Initiative Urges 150,000 Black Churches in U.S. to Triple Its Spending With Black Press

It is critical that the Black church preserves and strengthens the economic outlook for Black media and Black people.

The Minority Business Development Agency: Making Minority-Owned Businesses Great

By 2044, the Nation’s prosperity will rely even more on minority-owned businesses, the fastest growing segment of the population – a sure pathway to wealth.

MBEs Disparity Studies: Contracting Barriers and Factors Affecting Minority Business Enterprises

For a healthy and inclusive economy, minority business enterprises (MBEs), must have full and fair access to local, state and federal contracting opportunities. Disparity studies conducted over the past 10 years …

The MWBE Imperative: Greater Engagement in Communities of Color

GDN’s objective is to inspire a community dialogue about greater political engagement in communities of color and how this leads to greater economic opportunity.

Some Corporations Step up Diversity and Inclusion Programs, Others Have Been More Resistant

A whopping 76% of technical jobs are held by men, and blacks and Latinos only make up 5% of the workforce. Millennials, especially, are putting more pressure on Silicon Valley …

Debtors’ Prison Scheme Violates Core Constitutional Rights of New Orleans’ Poorest

A federal district judge on Wednesday ruled that a debtors’ prison scheme run by the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (OPCDC) that fails to consider an indigent individual’s ability to pay court debts before jailing them violates core constitutional rights.

3 Ways The Tax Reform Bill Would Hit Seniors Hard In Health Costs

Older Americans have some important issues to consider in terms of how the bill could affect their health-care costs. For starters, the tax reform proposal would eliminate the tax deduction for medical expenses …

Are We Really “Woke?” Author Challenges Black Entrepreneurs to Examine What’s Holding Them Back

Jacqueline reveals that the root cause, which dates back to slavery, still has a strong effect on the mindset of many Black people today. A large majority of Black people refuse to let go of the mentality …

Atlanta-Based Community Activist to Host End of the Year Event to Empower Black Youth

By learning to outthink the competition, Hudson says these young people will learn to respect others, think before they make dangerous moves, and give more than they take.

Two Major Organizations For Black Professionals to Host 30th Anniversary Ebony Winter Gala

For over 30 years young urban professionals have joined forces at the Ebony Gala to raise money to uplift nonprofit initiatives in their community and beyond.

Fayetteville State University Valuable Economic Engine for Community and Region

A study has found that Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a valuable economic engine in the Fayetteville community, generating substantial economic returns annually.

Taxing the Rich to Help the Poor? Here’s What the Bible Says

Tax reform in general raises critical issues about whether the government should redistribute income and promote equality in the first place. Jews and Christians look to the Bible for guidance about these questions.

How to Put Data to Work in Your Neighborhood

These data have huge potential to enhance residents’ quality of life and stimulate economic growth. Many local governments have jumped to create so-called “smart cities” that harness these data to enhance livability, workability and sustainability.

5 Ways the Proposed PROSPER Act Could Impact Student

For the first time in nearly a decade, the United States Congress is about to take up legislation to upgrade the Higher Education Act – the federal law that governs how the federal government supports and regulates higher education institutions.

NAACP Strongly Opposes Unfair Trillion Dollar Tax Giveaway to the Wealthy

The NAACP unequivocally stands in opposition to the recent Senate Tax Plan that passed in the early hours of Saturday, which recklessly reclassifies our tax system to the benefit of the nation’s wealthiest …

35 Amazing Black-Owned Restaurants You Should Have Tried By Now

There are thousands of Black-owned restaurants across the country. Some of them serve soul food, while others serve barbecue. And others are just diners or cafes.

Black Business Social Media Website Poised to Disrupt a $3 Billion Dollar Industry

The O.P.O.T.X (The One Point Trillion Exchange) is taking the “Buy Black” movement by storm. OPOTX.com is the only website/directory that literally rewards its participants…

Three Steps to Strong Passwords You Can Remember

To create strong passwords, you have to strike a balance between making them difficult for others to guess and making them easy enough for you to remember. Many people favor simple ones at their own risk …

Reversing Poverty One Job at a Time, This Guide Is a Helpful Start

By Leila Janah
Despite trillions of dollars in Western aid, 2.8 billion people worldwide still struggle in abject poverty. Yet the world’s richest countries continue to send money—mostly to governments—targeting the symptoms, rather than the root causes of poverty.

Magazine Publisher Launches New Lifestyle Blog that Inspires Women of Color to Engage

After 26 years of operating a communications business where she created a local 8-page professional development newsletter that later blossomed into a full-blown business and financial magazine called Onyx Woman …

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