Business & Economy

According to the latest job's report, Black women faced a significant increase in unemployment, while overall Black employment continues to struggle with major setbacks.

If you're working remotely using a company-issued computer, your employer may be tracking your productivity. Here's how you can find out.

There’s a powerful truth in seeing Black women thrive in business: when we rise, the whole world shifts. Black women now own an estimated 2 million businesses — that’s 14% of all women-owned firms and nearly half of all Black-owned businesses in the U.S. From 2019 to 2024, revenue among Black women-owned firms grew by 80%, with employer firms led by Black women seeing a staggering 102.8% surge in earnings.

Let’s be clear: Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is not just a date on the calendar — it’s a glaring receipt. One marked by exhaustion, resilience, and the deep cost of being chronically underpaid.

While grillz have long been a staple in hip-hop culture, their creation and design have predominantly remained within the hands of men, leaving little room for women, especially Black women, to carve out their place in the industry. Enter Dr. Melissa “Dr. Melz” JONES DDS, PC, and her daughter, Ariel Jones—two Black women who are breaking barriers in a predominantly male-dominated field.

Melky Jean is pouring legacy into every bottle of Saint Sauveur 1972. Her brand-new Haitian-American premium rum line is here, launching just in time for Haitian Heritage Month.

Steph Curry is a four-time NBA champion, Under Armour's lead athlete, and the assistant general manager for his alma mater. Still, the 37-year-old carved out time for another venture.

The nation’s financial picture seems somewhat rosy. But the Black unemployment rate increased from 6.1 to 6.2%, which is near historic lows.

Megan Thee Stallion's business portfolio expands with the introduction of Chicas Divertidas Tequila, which comes in Blanco and Reposado.

Nicole Gillyard, also known as The Profit-ista, gets candid about the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report, its importance, compliance steps, how to file for free, and more in this exclusive interview.

In theory, PIPs seem beneficial, but some business experts argue that they can place undue pressure on employees to overperform, as many fear termination if they don’t meet the goals outlined in the plan.

Starting as Radio One on Oct. 3, 1980, the multimedia company now reaches more than 80% of Black U.S. households.