A Groundbreaking Weekend at the Intersection of Culture and Capital Black Founder Weekend 2025, a first-of-its-kind gathering in Dallas, brought more than just conversation to Paul Quinn College from June […]
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Monday Newsletter: May 12, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 12th, 2025 News Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial
Black America Braces for Impact as Trump’s Tariffs Land
The Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China will impose a 25% levy on goods and an additional 10% on Chinese products, leading to a surge in gas prices, grocery costs, and potentially leading to layoffs in the auto industry, which will disproportionately affect low-income families and marginalized communities.
Prosperity’ Seal Drives Interest to Purchase from Black-Owned Businesses
The Fund for Social Equity has released research showing that 50% of Americans are willing to pay a premium price to help close the racial wealth gap by supporting Black-owned, managed, and operated businesses.
U.S. Hits New Low in Global Corruption Index as Trump Halts Anti-Bribery Law
The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever on the Corruption Perceptions Index, Transparency International reported, as President Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a key anti-bribery law, which has historically been a cornerstone of America’s anti-corruption framework.
Financial considerations for multigenerational householdsÂ
Multigenerational living has many financial benefits, including improved health outcomes, reduced loneliness, and educational benefits, but it also comes with unique financial considerations, such as savings and budgeting plans, expenses, and estate planning.
Cynt Marshall to Retire as Mavs CEO at Year’s End
Dallas Mavericks Chief Executive Officer, Cynt Marshall has announced that she will retire from her position effective December 31, 2024. She will remain with the organization as a consultant through […]
Black Entrepreneurs Need Cash. This Initiative Can Help
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Access to capital — that’s the number one hurdle for Black-owned businesses. Now, a new partnership between the United States Black […]
Report Reveals Racial Wealth Gap Widens in the United States
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website, has found that the racial wealth gap in the United States is alive […]
Malls are closing across the country. These states are keeping them alive.
By Paxtyn Merten Malls, once hubs for big chains and small retailers alike, are struggling. That is shifting the way entrepreneurs launch and run businesses. According to a 2023 Jones […]
