NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to meeting energy professionals, the students received advice on creating and maintaining a successful career in STEM. Several companies, including Southern...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The former president and First Lady have announced seven projects that are scheduled to be developed and released in the years to come....
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced on Tuesday that he is opposed to a concrete company relocating to Five Points West from downtown....
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Ariel Investment President Melody Hobson and her husband, Star Wars movie mogul George Lucas, have filed a lawsuit to take control of Ebony and Jet’s massive...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This week, the House Financial Services Committee, held a markup of five bills and two resolutions to promote responsible innovation through financial technology,...
Wells Fargo Bank gave a $2 million grant to an Oakland-based small business lender on Monday morning, according to bank officials. The donation to Main Street...
Uber drivers around the world are logging out of the company’s app to protest its compensation policies ahead of a blockbuster public offering. Strikes occurred on...
When it comes to fresh soul food, Richmond’s New Soul Café serves up five-star, finger-licking southern delights with a friendly smile. The Rich Life stopped by...
The City Council this week honored small businesses in the city, recognizing “the key role that they play in driving Oakland’s economy and contributing to the...
ROLLINGOUT.COM — Are you natural or in the process of transitioning but are struggling to find products for your hair? Aisha Shannon Bates, the founder of Coil...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — About 100 small and minority business owners gathered at the Linn Henley Research Library on Monday for the Jefferson County Purchasing Department’s free...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In 2017, the GAO examined spending on advertising contracts with minority-owned businesses by five agencies – the Department of Defense, the Department of...
THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE — During their annual meeting held April 16, 2019, the shareholders of Carver Financial Corporation elected Cathy P. Hill and Reverend Da’Henri Thurmond to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — …Ice Cube is looking to take the next step in not only raising the profile of his professional basketball brand, but his personal...
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY — Far beyond making a glass of delicious lemonade, Lemonade Day empowers youth and their families to take ownership of their dreams...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Our true mission is art for a better way of life,” said Joyce Cox, Blues City Cultural Center (BCCC) board chair. “When we...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I always say that if you’re in a boardroom or a meeting and you’re the only girl at the table, celebrate that moment;...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The capacity-building plan is the result of an alliance between FedEx, Regions Bank, City of Memphis and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner...
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY — In a groundbreaking business move that will likely shape the landscape of local radio for several years to come, famed actor...
THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — While most Black businesses showed surprising growth and diversity leading up to the Civil War, what enabled their success was the Black participation...
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the relocation of a Sherman Industries concrete facility to Five Points West.The...
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — Minnesota’s record ethnic diversity at the State Capitol — including African American, Somali American, Asian American and Hispanic or Latino representation — has given...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Buying a car is a significant purchase for many Americans and should be a fair and transparent transaction, free of discrimination. Unfortunately, this...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Any universe with payday lending is answering the question of how to make poverty a sustainable profitable enterprise,” noted Boston’s Rep. Ayanna Pressley...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — More exciting news continues to come out of Missouri City, Texas, as their City Manager, Anthony J. Snipes, was recently elected as...