Business & Economy

The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.

Unsung innovations quietly power the modern world, enabling global communication, transportation, healthcare, and more.

Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.

The Black unemployment rate has been seen by many financial analysts as a bellwether for where the economy as a whole could be headed. 

As prices and unemployment rates rise, a growing number of Americans are struggling to afford housing, health care, and groceries.

A real investment in Black children would not look like a locked brokerage account they can’t touch for 18 years while their families struggle now.

A separate report has shown that Black homeownership has fallen to its lowest rate since 2021, with rising unemployment being cited as a reason.

Two Altadena business owners speak about recovery after the Los Angeles wildfires.

Financial educator Markia Brown offers key points to keep in mind as families navigate the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires.

U.S. taxpayers can file taxes starting Jan. 27. However, before the official start date, you can get ahead on your filing. 

Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 

Amazon initially denied paid leave to Alexis Scott-Windham, a Black woman who was run over and shot in the New Orleans attack, before finally reversing its position.