Owning a small business comes with more than its fair share of challenges. And for Black entrepreneurs, that road can be even more difficult. But sometimes inspiration and encouragement come from surprising places—like actress Nia Long, who recently spoke about the importance of Black business. Long […]
Legislation introduced in Congress would allow millions of federal student loan borrowers to refinance their existing loans into new loans with a 0% interest rate, a proposal aimed at reducing borrowing costs while restructuring how the federal government finances its student loan program, WMTW reports. The measure would apply […]
Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi said the overnight campus job she worked while attending graduate school at Yale University helped shape her work ethic and earned her the respect of classmates, offering new insight into the experiences that laid the foundation for her corporate leadership, Fortune reports. In an […]
An increasing number of women are choosing entrepreneurship over traditional employment, seeking greater flexibility, financial autonomy, and long-term wealth-building opportunities, according to Forbes. The shift comes as women continue launching businesses at historically high rates. Wells Fargo’s 2026 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report found that women own 15.7 million businesses nationwide, representing 40.6% […]
On Tuesday, as Scott celebrated her 55th birthday, news broke that her latest HBCU donation, $42 million gifted to Elizabeth City State University on the North Carolina school’s Founders Day, officially pushed her HBCU giving past the $1 billion mark. “I want to express our deepest gratitude to MacKenzie Scott for this remarkable act of generosity and for her recognition […]
Although he declared himself hip-hop’s first billionaire over a decade ago, Dr. Dre has now officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes’ 2026 Billionaires List. According to the new list, Dr. Dre ranks No. 3,332 among the world’s richest people, tying with figures such as Jared Kushner, Rihanna, steel […]
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