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Race and Economy

Predatory practices past and present target Black investors

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 10, 2023

Payday loans, high-fee check-cashing services and scams find fertile ground in a community still affected by generations of discrimination.

Kenneth Nichols, right, works with Janice Leek to set up a presentation called "The Future of Blockchain Is Here!"

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“LuLaRich” docuseries highlights struggles of MLM regulation, oversight

by Dylan Miettinen

Oct 7, 2021

The distinctions between multi-level marketing companies and pyramid schemes can be hazy.

DeAnne Brady and Mark Stidham, founders of the MLM women's clothing company, LuLaRoe, in Amazon's "LuLaRich" docuseries.

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