Black women journalists, such as Kristin Gray, Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Krishana Davis, Micha Green, Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier, and Toni Draper, have been instrumental in shaping the Black Press and continue to inspire and lead conversations shaping the nation.
Category: BUSINESS
Posted inBUSINESS
Lessons from the lockdown: Five years later, business owners reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs were forced to adapt and some were able to expand their businesses, while others lost their livelihoods, with the key takeaways being to stay focused on what you can control and be proactive in diversifying your business.
Posted inLiving
Luxury living expands in Baltimore as affordable housing gap remains
Baltimore City has seen a recent increase in luxury rental properties, leaving many average or low-income residents unable to afford housing, and the mayor’s office is working to implement a new inclusionary housing policy to address the issue.
Posted inU.S. Government
White House trade war draws swift retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China
President Trump imposed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, and China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. farm exports, causing financial markets to drop and potentially rekindling inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
Posted inAfro Briefs
The National Business League celebrates 125th anniversary reaffirming commitment to Black economic freedom after DEI dismantling
The National Business League has launched “The Black Economic Freedom Movement” to digitize 1 million Black businesses and provide them with the tools to compete in the global market.
Posted inBUSINESS
Maryland’s Small Business Reserve Program expands opportunities in state procurement
The Maryland Small Business Reserve Program, established in 2004, allows small businesses to compete as prime contractors in state procurement and provides financial control and security.
Posted inNational News
Black America braces for impact as 47th president’s tariffs land
Tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are expected to go into effect on March 4, leading to a rise in prices on everyday essentials, such as food and gas, which will disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Target takes a hit: $12.4 billion wiped out
Target Corporation’s stock has plummeted due to backlash over its decision to abandon its DEI commitments, leading to legal battles from shareholders and conservative groups, as well as a 40-day Target Fast led by Reverend Jamal Bryant.
Posted inBUSINESS
Clergy call for nationwide, 40-day boycott of Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other major retail chains
Hundreds of pastors, clergy, and officers of the Black Church attended a press conference on Presidents Day in response to executive orders by the 47th president of the United States, calling for a nationwide boycott to begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5.
Posted inTV and Film
‘We Need Joy’: Black community sounds the alarm after MSNBC leadership cancels ‘The ReidOut’
Members of the Black community gathered in support of political commentator Joy Reid, whose award-winning MSNBC show, “The ReidOut,” was recently cancelled, and was the first Black woman to anchor a primetime cable news show.
Posted inBUSINESS
Fostering future innovators: Experts highlight pathways to STEM success
Leaders, teachers, and parents can prepare the next generation to meet the rising demand for STEM professionals by introducing youth to science, technology, engineering, and math, and providing them with opportunities to engage in project-based learning and career technical education.
Posted inBUSINESS
Rebuilding Black wealth: How recent DEI rollbacks can fuel Black-owned businesses
Black entrepreneurs are reimagining economic power by leveraging group economics, alternative capital, digital marketing, intellectual property, and industry-specific networks, as the recent wave of rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives sends shockwaves through corporate America.