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The U.S. has a "racial tech gap" problem, Deutsche Bank study shows
Sep 18, 2020
According to a Deutsche Bank study, the U.S racial tech gap will eventually keep Black and Hispanic workers out of a majority of jobs in our rapidly growing digital economy.
As sales boom, Black business owner juggles two jobs
by
Andie Corban
Sep 17, 2020
The push to support Black-owned businesses has meant exponential growth for Aliya Wanek's clothing line.
There have only been a handful of Black financial regulators, for generations
Sep 7, 2020
Only 10 of 327 top financial regulators appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate were Black.
Talk to kids about money, and remember, they "eat up honesty"
Shipra Parikh, a clinical social worker, explains why these conversations should be tailored to each families personal financial situation.
The founders of Black N' Animated reflect on their open letter to the animation community
by
Alli Fam
Sep 7, 2020
At first, it felt silent. Which, when you're trying to start a conversation, can be unnerving.
In Nashville's dominant health care sector, a lack of diversity in the upper ranks
by
Blake Farmer
Sep 3, 2020
Industry leaders say the lack of diversity also contributes to health disparities, like higher rates of chronic conditions in Black Americans.
Why centering Black women in the economy could benefit everyone
by
Maria Hollenhorst
and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 1, 2020
Economist Janelle Jones has three words that sum up her idea for building an economy that works for everyone: Black Women Best.
For public good, not for profit.
Black former McDonald's franchisees are suing over discrimination accusations
Sep 1, 2020
The plaintiffs are seeking up to $1 billion in damages.
Activist athletes can foster change, but sometimes there's a price
by
Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
And sponsors may be increasingly interested in supporting them to reach their fans.
Pro athletes have a platform, and they're using it
Aug 27, 2020
By refusing to take to the court or field, players are trying to effect change. But how effective are they likely to be?