While the overall unemployment rate for Americans fell in November, the jobless gap between African-Americans and all other races actually rose, continuing a disturbing trend that has many lawmakers up in arms.
With "Black in America 2," CNN deepens its investigation of the most challenging issues facing African-Americans. CNN's Soledad O'Brien journeys to South Africa and criss-crosses the U.S., reporting on groundbreaking solutions that are transforming the black experience in America. O'Brien uncovers pioneers who are making a difference […]
In the words of my mentor and America's foremost child advocate Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of The Children's Defense Fund, it's time to "raise a ruckus people, it is time to raise a ruckus!"
As the Internet has become a fundamental resource for many small businesses, there are more tools available to give users on-demand access to virtualized resources that can help them operate on a smaller budget and appear more professional.
A burgeoning business model is changing the way record labels do business and forcing musicians to transition from artist to brand – quickly. As album sales hit record lows and revenue plunges, the recording industry has sought a new means to account for lagging profits - “360 deals.”
The White House brought together 130 business leaders, entrepreneurs, labor officials, economists and mayors Thursday to offer new ideas to place millions of unemployed workers on the payrolls of businesses.
One of the biggest drags on black economic empowerment is the "hook-up": black people expecting other black people to provide them with free goods and services just because they're black. We need to stop it. Today. NOW.
While most business owners are at least familiar with some common forms of financing – angel and venture capital – and not so common – factoring – how can you tell if the form of financing is right for you?
I was speaking with a client yesterday who was thoroughly confused by the good faith estimates he received from three different mortgage companies for his refinance. He and his better half are dream candidates for a loan officer. They each have great jobs, better than average credit and are highly educated. If I was still originating mortgages I’d be salivat […]
Minorities and low-income households are less likely to have a bank account or more likely to use alternative financial services compared to the population as a whole, according a new report by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Initial tests revealed Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament, and if he can handle the pain, he would be able to play Dec. 13 at Tampa, a source close to the situation said.