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Mack Major Makes a Difference in Real Estate and Economic Development

Mack Major has always exhibited a knack for entrepreneurism. It was not because of a need for money but mostly

Podcast Highlights the Contributions of Black Women in the American Workforce, Ongoing Fight For Equal Pay

In recognition of ongoing disparities that affect millions of Black women, In These Times magazine and the Leonard C. Goodman Institute

New Finance Book Empowers Black Americans to Reset Cultural Mindsets and Expand Net Worth

With Black History Month upon us, African Americans looking to level up their finances in 2021 while reflecting on our

HBCU Grad Creates Card Game That Empowers Black & Brown Families to Build Generational Wealth

Baltimore, MD — From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an

New Economics for a New Generation of Constructive Collective Action – GDN Exclusive

There is an issue of great significance to African Americans historically created and maintained by Corporate America from the beginning

Black Consumers, Businesses Must Lead American Energy Policy Talks, Experts Say

According to an IHS study, women and minorities will account for hundreds of thousands of those openings—more than 700,000 African Americans and Hispanics and 290,000 women …

Competitive Business Advantage: Why It’s Important to Increase the Value of Your Business

Competitive Advantage course explains why it is important to increase the value of your business so that customers choose you over your competitor.

Nielsen’s 10th-Year African American Consumer Report Explores the Power of the Black Community

Data shows African Americans have increasing cultural, economic and political influence CHICAGO – October 21, 2020 – For 10 years,

Small Business Development Center Assists Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Small Business Development Center helps with business ownership and keeps existing businesses competitive in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Common Anomaly: Business Basics and Fundamentals for Teens

In “Common Anomaly,” 16-year-old Evan White gives timely practical financial advice Evan White is a teen finance wizard. At

Partnership Seeks to Create More Lending Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses

CDC Small Business Finance, the nation’s leading mission-based small business lender, and Capital Impact Partners, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

Minority Business Zuhuri Beauty Owned by EnJunaya Canton – Growing Fast

U.S. Bank and nonprofit PACE have helped the minority business Zuhuri Beauty stay on track for continued growth as it

Many Black Entrepreneurs Have These 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Business Credit

Many African Americans are denied business loans when they go to apply at major banks and credit unions, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they can not get access to business credit. There are many other alternatives such as community-based specialists…

NNPA Teams with Magic Johnson to Fund Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses