Business & Economy
Samsung Electronics America is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Texas, marking another high profile corporate move to the Lone Star State and adding to Texas’ growing reputation as a destination for major businesses seeking a more favorable operating environment. RELATED: Southwest Responds to Criticism with New Free Seating Policy LOCAL: Houston Man Accused of Selling […]
Six years after Citigroup pulled back the curtain on the staggering costof discrimination, the U.S. economy stands at a crossroads. Will wecash the equity check or continue to pay the price of exclusion? In 2020, Citigroup released a report that sent shockwaves through boardroomsand legislative chambers alike: the U.S. economy had bled $16 trillion over […]
The average price of gas reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day, when millions of Americans are expected to travel throughout the country
Delta Airlines finds itself combating skyrocketing jet fuel costs by not shutting down completely, but instead, passengers will have to suffer after the airline company announced it will be eliminating food and beverage service from 450 daily flights.
Experts warn that a proposed bailout of Spirit Airlines could encourage more struggling companies to seek federal ownership stakes to survive.
Thursday saw the largest one-day spike in oil prices, with the average price of gas reaching $4 across America for the first time since 2022.
Across boardrooms, startups, and global corporations, Black women are not just participating in business. They are leading it, reshaping it, and building legacies that create real generational wealth. For decades, Black women have had to navigate systemic barriers in business, from limited access to capital to underrepresentation in executive leadership. Yet, despite those challenges, they […]
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.
Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.
When Donald Trump says housing prices should stay high to protect homeowners, he’s repeating one of the oldest scripts in the country: protect wealth at the top and call it fairness.
Black hair care pioneers Annie Malone and Madam C.J. Walker's legacies intertwine, highlighting overlooked contributions to Black history.
Instagram user data from roughly 17.5 million accounts has surfaced online, including usernames, emails, phone numbers, and other contact info. The leak reportedly stems from a 2024 API vulnerability, though Instagram says its systems weren’t hacked. While no passwords were exposed, experts warn users to change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and watch for suspicious emails […]
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