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As the U.S. labor market struggles to recover, Black women continue to face the highest rates of unemployment. This harsh economic reality undermines efforts for workplace fairness and long-term...
Rihanna’s musical silence has not dampened her entrepreneurial spirit. The global superstar has quietly built a billion-dollar empire that is changing industries, setting new benchmarks, and making a...
A new executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for federal contractors is causing concern in the U.S. business community. Minority-owned firms warn that this decision...
Rep. Nikema Williams, Airbnb, and the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs are coming together around a familiar idea in Atlanta. According to Black Enterprise, the partners plan to host the...
The U.S. House of Representatives is facing an important test of accountability as lawmakers consider possible penalties for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. A House Ethics Committee panel found she...
The Rockefeller Foundation has launched a new three-year, $100 million national commitment to help American workers and communities cope with the economic changes. These are changes brought about by...
When discussions focus on Black excellence in corporate America, Rosalind Brewer’s name stands out for her substance, resilience, and groundbreaking leadership. Known to many as...
Mississippi entrepreneur Ameka Coleman, founder of the beauty and wellness brand Strands of Faith, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year for...
In a significant move highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education and workforce development, Autodesk has committed $1.95 million to Howard University. This funding...