Business and Economy

Support Black-Owned Businesses in California

Supporting Black-owned businesses is increasingly recognized as a way to promote racial equality. Financial support, beyond mere acknowledgment, is considered…

2 months ago

Pizza Hut Restructuring US Operations, Reducing Staff

Pizza Hut plans to close approximately 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States during the first half of 2026. This…

2 months ago

Loan denials disproportionately impact minority-owned businesses

A recent LendingTree analysis highlights persistent disparities in small business financing. Black-owned businesses experienced the highest rejection rates for loans,…

2 months ago

Arizona Black Chamber Hosts Business Series for Black History Month

The Black Chamber of Arizona will host a four-part, in-person business series throughout February to commemorate Black History Month. The…

2 months ago

White-Collar and Tech Jobs May See Growth in Early 2026

Recent year-end job data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has prompted discussions regarding a potential white-collar slump or hiring…

2 months ago

Government Shutdown May Impact January Jobs Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release the January jobs report on Friday due to the ongoing partial government…

2 months ago

Contracting firms worry funding cuts may reverse progress

Black government contractors in Northern Virginia recently gathered to discuss the impact of recent changes in federal spending and staffing.…

2 months ago

Leavitt criticizes Tillis over blocked Fed nominee amid Powell inquiry

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina of obstructing the confirmation of President…

2 months ago

Ford CEO cites 5000 unfilled mechanic positions amid labor gap

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently highlighted a significant labor shortage impacting the automotive industry and the broader U.S. economy. Speaking…

2 months ago

Systemic Barriers Hinder Minority Business Growth in US

A recent executive order has initiated the dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a move that has drawn…

3 months ago