Category: Black Finance

[#item_full_content] A historical marker honoring a key Sampson County figure, who was born a slave and worked to build himself and his community up on his way to ultimately becoming a business magnate and philanthropist…

Loading the player… Days after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to slow down the economy and bring down prices for goods and services like food and gas, President Joe Biden on Tuesday assured the American public that the White House is working hard to respond to rising inflation across the country.  “I want every

WASHINGTON —  The Senate confirmed economist Lisa Cook on Tuesday to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, making her the first Black woman to do so in the institution’s 108-year history. Her approval was on a narrow, party-line vote of 51 to 50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the deciding vote. Senate Republicans

Financial advisor Eszylfie Taylor says some stars are too hands-off with their own money. Donald Miralle/Getty Images When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. A financial advisor to stars and athletes shares five common money mistakes famous people make. Some stars trust their team so much that they

By Aysia Morton May 20, 2022 / 11:13 AM Financial realities might be a tidal wave when you’re a young adult. You’re given new duties, such as how much money you need to spend, save, or invest. It might be frustrating and difficult to understand. Even searching the internet for financial help can be daunting.

Juneteenth is a day like no other. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to bring about a more equitable society. So, as we recognize Juneteenth this year, now is the time to harness what unites us and help bring about changes that benefit

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RIDGEWOOD — A resident at a senior living facility is dead as the result of a two-alarm fire on Saturday evening. Ridgewood police said the flames at the Ridgecrest Apartments broke out at one of the facility’s buildings around 7:30 p.m. It was put out within 20 minutes, officials said. Sgt. Kevin McKeon said the elderly victim was

By Edward Henderson, California Black Media On June 8, community leaders, public health advocates and racial justice groups convened for a virtual press event to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to support the Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund (HERJ Fund). The initiative supports community-based organizations addressing the underlying social, environmental and economic factors that limit

By Edward Henderson, California Black Media On June 8, community leaders, public health advocates and racial justice groups convened for a virtual press event to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to support the Health Equity and Racial Justice Fund (HERJ Fund). The initiative supports community-based organizations addressing the underlying social, environmental and economic factors that limit