Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are facing cuts across industries, often framed as budget decisions. But for many Black women in the workforce, these reductions have become a turning point. A moment to rethink careers, take control, and build something of their own. With mentorship programs, networking opportunities, and sponsorships disappearing, more women […]
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 underscores an uncomfortable truth: Black business owners still face systemic barriers that can destroy their livelihoods, even when they follow every rule. When a […]
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 history is preserved, taught, and supported on a national scale. One of the administration’s first moves was ordering a comprehensive review of federal museums, […]
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 right now. From mental-health support for Black women, to mutual aid for Black trans people, to mentoring future Black engineers, these organizations […]
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 plant-based food business, strictly as a catering service for years. But when the Hub opened in August 2024, she secured a permanent […]
