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“Banking While Black” | How Racial Bias in the Financial System Continues to Hurt Black Entrepreneurs

Financial discrimination is not a thing of the past — and one Black entrepreneur’s devastating experience is once again proving how deeply racial bias still shapes the banking industry. Her story...

Black History Faces Renewed Threats Under Trump Administration

Less than a year into Donald Trump tenure as the 47th President of the United States, his aggressive push against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is already reshaping how Black...

10 Black Nonprofits Making a Difference This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many of us think about giving back—not just to family and friends, but to our communities at large. Below are 10 Black-led nonprofits whose work is deeply meaningful...

Black Business Hub in Wisconsin Drives Growth for Black Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneur Daijah Wade, the opening of the Black Business Hub (BBH) in Madison, Wisconsin, was more than a new address—it was a turning point. Wade had operated The Walking Jerk, her Caribbean...

Trump Withdraws South Africa’s Invitation to 2026 G20 Summit

President Donald Trump has revoked South Africa’s invitation to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, intensifying a diplomatic clash with Johannesburg as this year’s summit concluded without U.S...

Campbell’s Executive Placed on Leave After Lawsuit Alleges He Insulted Products, Customers, and Employees in Secret Recording

A top executive at The Campbell’s Company, formerly known as Campbell Soup Company, has been placed on temporary leave amid an internal investigation into explosive allegations that he mocked the...

U.S. Bank Expands in Southeast to Serve Growing Small Business Market

U.S. Bank is accelerating its expansion across the Southeast, aiming to reach more mid-sized businesses and strengthen its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing commercial regions. The...

Dangote Partners With Honeywell to Double Lagos Refinery Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels per Day

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has struck a major partnership with U.S.-based Honeywell International Inc. to significantly expand the capacity of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, already the...

Miami Startup WRTH Secures 6-Figure AWS Investment for AI and Blockchain Commerce Platform

Miami-based entrepreneurs Justin Elliott and Jahreem Samuels have landed a six-figure investment from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to scale WRTH, their AI-powered, blockchain-verified commerce platform...