Economic Equity

Webinar About How to Empower Employees and Turn Them into Brand Evangelists

Case studies and insights into developing programs for motivation and morale, educating employees on how they can take part in CSR activities and creating a culture with advocacy at its core.

Why We Need to Save the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The bureau has brought cases against companies that attempted to take advantage of seniors by, for example, misrepresenting the interest rates on pension advance loans or deceptive advertising.

Unintended Consequences – The Great Recession’s Impact on Communities of Color

Gamble believes that a home is where people will raise their families, live life and make lasting memories. But she says it is also the place to build equity and wealth for their futures.

17-Year Old CEO Launches Workshop Series to Help High School Students Reach Their Potential

The ‘Science Behind It’ workshops series will include innovative STEAM classes that will show students how to formulate their own personal care products such lip balms, toothpaste, facial masks, hair & body butters, skin scrubs and more.

DJ-Turned-Entrepreneur Finds Success With Her Homemade Peanut Butter and Jams

PB&Jams is a Black-owned company in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania whose founder, Megan Gibson, took an American favorite — peanut butter — and grew the idea into a successful business.

Black Millennial Launches App to Discover & Review Black-Owned Businesses

The next generation digital platform, Official Black Wall Street, is making it even easier to find and support Black-owned businesses with the launch of their highly anticipated new app.

New Program to Help Aspiring and Seasoned Black Women Entrepreneurs

Out of the 30% of women owned businesses, African American women control 14% of these companies, or an estimated 1.3 million businesses, employing 297,500 workers and generating $52.6 billion in revenue.

Revolutionary App to Connect Black Businesses and Consumers

The goal is economic freedom from relying on others to provide the black community with the skills, products and services that can be exchanged amongst the community itself.

Increasing Black Ownership of Commercial Real Estate Just Got Easier

While many are satisfied with the mundane day-to-day ins and outs of life, author Demetrius Sandridge argues that the quality of one’s life not only depends on what is in his or her hands – but in one’s mind.

First Black-Owned Real-Estate Crowd Investing Platform, is on its Way to Raising Millions of Dollars in Funding for Property Development in Black Communities

With the platform, acquiring property or block of choice in one’s local area is achievable. Getting the funds to make such a big difference can also be without hassles.

10-Year Old Entrepreneur Has Sold Her Patented Invention in All 50 States

GaBBY Bows have saved families time, money and frustration in all 50 states and nine countries through online sales at www.gabbybows.com. Her invention is also sold in 50 Once Upon a Child stores.

National Black Business Owners Association Launches in Charlotte, NC

Loan products are available through its various banking partnerships around the country for seasoned business owners or members who have higher credit scores, although perfect credit is not required.

Black-Owned Event Planning Firm Recognized as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise

Carolyn Howell, founder of Events USA Lanham, MD — The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) has named Carolyn E. Howell, President & CEO of Events USA, a 2017 Top 100 MBE® winner. This award recognizes owners of minority business Read More

Oprah Used to Be the World’s Richest Black Woman Until This Woman Came Along!

Folorunsho does a lot of public speaking and also shares valuable wisdom about life in her books. She is the author of several best-selling books including The Cry of Widows and Orphans, a resource material for policy makers and legislators

After Eight Years, Black-Owned Company Wins $700 Million to Redevelop South Central LA

The proposal was made by Black-owned Capri Investment Group, headquartered in Chicago, and includes homes for low-income earners and an expanded and revitalized shopping mall.

CEO/ Philanthropist Wins $15K Competition; Launches Summit To Empower Girls

When girls come together at Day of the Girl Buffalo 2017, they can share their own perspective on what really matters to them and teach themselves, adults, boys, and other girl’s new ways of thinking about gender issues.

What You Should Know about the Community Reinvestment Act

Lending institutions made it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for residents of poor inner-cities to borrow money, get a mortgage, take out insurance or access other financial services. CRA is a way for banks to do well by doing good.

Forbes Magazine is Calling Her “The Next Steve Jobs”

Angel’s ultimate goal with her company is (and has always been) to develop financial literacy edtech games that empower and educate both students and adults. And she has been very successful at doing this!

Lawyer Turned Real Estate Mogul Has Flipped More Than 20 Properties

Her company has generated gross revenues over $2.3 million dollars since their inception, and she attributes her success to a commitment to creating beautiful spaces.

Improve Your Search: Job Centers Offer Little Help for the Unemployed

Montréal — If you are unemployed and looking for a job, the best way to get government-funded training and help finding a job is to prove you are “unemployable.” Far from providing workers with the means to move up and

Black Entrepreneur Finds Success Selling Cars Online: CarMarshal.Com Features 130,000 New Vehicles!

Online marketplace for new and used cars, trucks and SUVs offers proprietary tool that helps you find a car, and negotiate the price Dallas, TX — Carmarshal.com is offering a new convenient service that takes the hassle out of buying a car, using

Black Publishers Push for Report on Federal Ad Spending

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is set to begin work on a report detailing advertising spending by federal agencies—particularly as it pertains to Black and Latino media companies. “After several senators joined our request, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Shumer,

E3 Home Based Business Expo to Empower, Educate and Equip Black Entrepreneurs

JTI Coaching & Seminars is hosting the E3 Home Based Business Expo on September 30, 2017 at the Bethesda Marriott Pook Hills in Bethesda, Maryland. The event is designed to empower, educate, and equip women home-based business owners and entrepreneurs

How to Succeed: Using Strategic Buckets

Senior management has a clear-eyed view of the big picture — the overall strategy — but project managers know the rich details necessary for the greatest chance at successfully initiating new products. How best can they talk to each other?

African-American Businesses Need to Stay Focused on Profitability to Help the Community

I was invited to do a presentation on marketing strategy to a group of African-American entrepreneurs last month. As customary, each person was asked to stand and introduce themselves and describe their business. As they did so, I was struck

Meet the Mother and Two Daughters Who Own 13 McDonald’s Franchises

Patricia Williams and her daughters, Nicole Enearu and Kerri Harper-Howie, have built an empire of McDonald’s franchises in the Los Angeles, California area. Combined, they employ more than 700 people in the community and generate annual revenues of almost $50

Empowering Women of Color to Travel Abroad — Bridges Diversity Gap in Travel & Tourism Sector

New York, NY — Cultured Black Pearl (CulturedBlackPearl.com) is a travel and lifestyle blog featuring musings from abroad by a woman of color. The digital platform encourages and inspires women, especially those from the African diaspora to travel. Cultured Black

“When God Says Go” – Marketing Consultant, Speaker & Author, Velma Trayham, Releases New Book

Velma Trayham is an award-winning Christian marketing consultant, real estate investor and speaker. She is highly regarded as a professional result driven consultant to pastors and leaders throughout the US. Velma’s life was spared after being involved in a

Black-Owned Construction Company Owned by Twin Brothers Now on Track to Make $4.5 Million This Year!

Twin brothers, Jonathan and Jarrett Logan, are the owners of Castle Black Construction in Memphis, Tennessee. One of few Black-owned construction companies in the country, they launched their company back in 2005, and after re-branding themselves, they have tripled in

Black-Owned Law Firm Named One of the 10 Best Law Firms in California by the AIOLC

Nationwide — The Law Office of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named one of the 10 Best Law Firms in California for Client Satisfaction in the areas of Criminal Defense, Immigrations, and Personal Injury by the American Institute

This 7-Year Old Entrepreneur From Arkansas Is Running Her Own Food Truck

Kyleigh McGee, a 7-year old African American girl from Little Rock, Arkansas is running and operating her very own food truck. The second grader told ABC News that she started out with a lemonade stand, but decided last year to

Woman Opens First Ever Black-Owned Grocery Store in Compton

Kia Patterson, Owner of First Black-Owned Grocery Store in Compton 36-year old Kia Patterson is the owner of the first ever Black-owned grocery story in Compton, California. She is an independent owner of a Grocery Outlet franchise, and the whole

African American Entrepreneur Creates Heart Detection Bracelet to Stave Off Heart Attack

Jemiah Battle, On A Mission To Raise Money For a Life Saving Heart Bracelet, Scores ‘Provisional Patent’ — Nearly 50% of African Americans Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Disease — Greenville, SC — According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is

Business Birthing Coach, Visionary & Entrepreneur, Launches ‘Bold’ – A Thought Leader Private Coaching Program

‘Bold’ Aims to Get Professionals on Their Life Mission, Packaging and Monetizing Their Expertise, and Bringing Original Bodies of Work to Life — Nationwide — Business Birthing Coach, Visionary, Former HR Executive and Entrepreneur, Bobbi Hicks, launches BOLD Thought Leader

Just Do Your Dream! A 7-Step Guide to Help You Do What You Always Wanted

Book Launch Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Merwin’s Wharf in Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, OH — Dr. Dennis Kimbro, best-selling author, has offered his endorsement of the new book by Montrie Rucker Adams, Just Do Your Dream! A 7-Step Guide to

27-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Raises $7.2 Million in Just 3 Days

Atlanta-based Patientory, the company behind an advanced healthcare app, has raised $7.2 million in a very successful online Blockchain token sale (not via Kickstarter, as previously reported). The block-chain startup, founded by CEO and Black entrepreneur, 27-year-old Chrissa McFarlane, enables

Is This Government Program Failing Black and Other Minority-Owned Businesses?

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) runs a program designed to help minority businesses – that is, businesses owned by African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and/or disabled veterans. It’s called the 8(a) Business Development Program, and it is supposed

Professor, Author and Empowerment Specialist Teaches Women How to Turn Their Pain Into Purpose

Danielle Langford, professor, author, and empowerment specialist, knows a thing or two about pain. While doing hundreds of workshops and presentations with women and teens on self-esteem, emotional bankruptcy, and putting yourself on the list; Danielle was suddenly faced with

Nielsen and Global Diversity & Inclusion: A Borderless Approach

So often, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is viewed through the lens of what we see, with an emphasis on the dictionary meaning of diversity. The word inclusion is somehow missed or draws less attention. As we work to infuse D&I

Super Real Estate Agents and Trailblazers to Release New Investment Book For Teens and Millennials

This book by Lisa Puerto and Anthony Lee is one-of-a-kind, and has already created a major buzz in the young generation of investors across the U.S. Philadelphia, PA — Real Estate 100 Youth Foundation Inc. has announced that they will

African American Business Owners Excited About Affordable Co-Working Office Space

WHO: SpaceLab Detroit, the newest co-working facility for professional business owners WHAT: A grand opening and tour of SpaceLab’s 5,200 square feet of modern office suites, design library, conference rooms, project display areas, and a community kitchen, all designed to

Founders of DC-Based Mambo Sauce Company Win the Black Enterprise Family Business of the Year Award

Washington, DC — The owners of a company that successfully commercialized Mambo sauce — the original wing sauce in the DMV – were honored recently with the Family Business Award by Black Enterprise, the premier business, investing and wealth-building resource

Conference Helps Black Entrepreneurs Learn Multiple Industries

Urban Business Institute, a training and consulting organization founded by former business & economics professor and business incubator, Professor Devin Robinson, is hosting its 1st Annual How-To Conference on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 7am at the Cobb Galleria Centre

Working Memory: How You Keep Things ‘in Mind’ Over the Short Term

When you need to remember a phone number, a shopping list or a set of instructions, you rely on what psychologists and neuroscientists refer to as working memory. It’s the ability to hold and manipulate information in mind, over brief

The Queen of Event Planning — Hosting More Than 2,400 Corporate Events

Carolyn Howell, the founder of Events USA, is a brilliant entrepreneur, a visionary, and also the queen of event planning. Over the past two decades, her Washington, DC area-based company has planned, organized, and hosted more than 2,400 successful corporate

Urban Economist and Futurist, Ida Byrd-Hill, to Keynote Juneteenth Festival

Nationwide — Ida Byrd-Hill, known as an urban economist, futurist, radical transformer of 6 urban public schools and host of Automation Workz, an iSTEAM (invention, Science, Technology, Engineering, Artistic Design and Mathematics) scavenger hunt held at the North American International

“I Bike Harlem” Owner Uses Airbnb to Grow Her Business

For decades, many travelers to New York City have limited their excursions to Manhattan neighborhoods south of Central Park. Moreover, those who do choose to go beyond the traditional tourist hotspots often see neighborhoods like Harlem—my home for nine years—from

How Mobile Technology Is Helping Small Businesses and Their Employees

(StatePoint) If you run a small business, you know that there is almost always work to be done. However, much of your time may be spent on tasks that you didn’t foresee before you opened shop. Indeed, up to 25

Black-Owned Firm Awarded Contract to Replace Water Lines in Flint

W.T. Stevens Construction, a Black-owned construction firm with about 25 employees, has been awarded a multi-million dollar service contract to replace more than 18,000 lead corroded pipes across the city of Flint, Michigan. The company is one of just four

Nigerian American Artist Launches One of the First Ever African Art Galleries in Los Angeles

Afr-i-can Contemporary Art Opens Loft Gallery Space in Los Angeles’ Iconic American Cement Building Los Angeles, CA — Afr-i-can Contemporary Art gallery, an informal and unconventional viewing experience, has its grand opening in the iconic American Cement Building on Wednesday,

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