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How to support Black-owned businesses as pressure mounts under Trump

Black-owned small businesses are facing new economic pressures during President Donald Trump’s second term, as changes to federal programs, government contracting and trade policy reshape the business...

Chicago native creates artwork for Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream

Artist Malachi Wright, 24, is a Chicago native who graduated from UCLA and is currently completing a master’s degree in fine art at California...

Money Matters: The State of Black Media—and Why Its Future Matters to Business

By Mark Lee, Contributing Columnist Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate...

Old National Bank Foundation Greenwood Project – a Focus on Workforce Development in Chicago

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, and two decades of helping build stronger, more vibrant and prosperous communities, the Old National Bank Foundation...

Property is Power! The Coming Inheritance Economy and Will Black Families Be Left Behind?

America is entering one of the most significant economic transitions in its history, though it will unfold quietly. Over the next two decades, aging...

Black Women’s Expo at McCormick Place features 3 phenomenal headliners – Joy Reid, Keke Palmer, and Le’Andria Johnson

The nation’s longest‑running exposition celebrating Black women, their families, and their communities returns this summer as The Black Women’s Expo (BWe) hosts its highly anticipated 31st annual...

Property is Power! The Coming Inheritance Economy and Will Black Families Be Left Behind?

America is entering one of the most significant economic transitions in its history, though it will unfold quietly. Over the next two decades, aging...

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: Fair Pay for a Hard Day’s Work

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 2026 was observed on July 21. Typically a Black woman must work over nine months extra to earn the...

Property is Power! Why the Dream Booker T. Washington Preached in 1905 Still Matters Today

The national conversation about Black economic progress has long been defined by access. We measure advancement through educational attainment, professional achievement, political representation and...

Nikki Harland of Concessions International: Elevating travel to higher heights

When a woman reaches the C-suite in the travel concessions industry - or any industry - she is usually expected to influence workplace culture,...