Business and Economy

Funding Black-owned businesses facts and statistics

Key takeaways Black-owned businesses in the U.S. employ more than 1 million Americans. Studies show that Black entrepreneurs face more…

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Blapp: The App Connecting People To Black-Owned Businesses Nationwide

Blapp is changing the way Black-owned businesses connect with their communities and attract new clientele.  Blapp: Bridging the Gap for…

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Target Stock Leads Defensive Dividend Ideas After Weak Jobs Data

Fresh jobs data showing a surprise loss of 23,000 U.S. roles in July and a softer labor force is pushing…

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The U.S. Somehow Lost Jobs Last Month While the Unemployment Rate Fell

In a surprise to analysts, the United States economy lost jobs last month, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).…

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Black-owned business loses Blue Angels contract after more than four decades serving the Navy

Pensacola's Sewing Box says it was not notified before the Navy awarded a new contract to another company.After dressing the…

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The US Lost 23,000 Jobs in July – Mother Jones

Job seekers attended a Los Angeles-area jobs fair in July, 2026.Patrick T. Fallon /AFP via Getty Get your news from…

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Inside the Black business boom that’s reshaping America’s economic landscape

In recent years, Black-owned businesses have grown at the fastest pace in over 30 years, marking a pivotal moment in the journey…

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Minority business agency must serve white people too, judge rules

A government agency created five decades ago to boost the fortunes of minority-owned businesses discriminated against whites and must now…

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FLAGS USA – Women-Owned, Family-Owned, and Black-Owned Company – Office of Advocacy

by Region 5 Advocate, Darryl DePriest There were roughly 12 million women-owned businesses in 2017. According to an Office of…

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Dollar faces summer turning point amid yen interventions, US jobs report

CurrenciesEmployment figures weigh heavier on market even as seasonal adjustments are less reliableU.S. employment data due to be released Aug.…

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