economy

Wall Street is trying to siphon money from a distressed Puerto Rico in latest episode of “Disaster Capitalism”

#BanTheBox isn’t enough: Study shows prison is a symptom of economic barriers, not just a cause

BYP100 Feature: Read the ‘Agenda to Build Black Futures’ Now

In wake of Ferguson decision, push to boycott Black Friday emerges on social media

Report: In U.K., white males monopolize paid jobs at universities

Charges re-filed against mother who left kids in car for job interview

In Kansas City, ‘Buy Black’ movement gains progress

Study: despite being political powerhouses, black women remain absent from politics

15-year-old author becomes self-made millionaire

Report: more than 73% of homeowners are white, compared to 43% of blacks

Jackson Rising: People Power and the New Cooperative Movement

President Obama set to unveil ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative for men of color

Obama signs executive order raising minimum wage for federal contract workers

92% of black male teens unemployed in Chicago, 83% nationally

Doctors warn Congress of consequences of food stamp cuts

Guest on Fox News refers to minimum wage as ‘Black Teenage Unemployment Act’ calls for its dissolution

Workers in 13 states to see higher pay due to increase in minimum wage Jan.1

New report reveals that credit card debt is worse for African Americans

Poll: Majority of America wants to raise minimum wage

Food stamps to be cut by $5 billion this week

Study shows that poverty damages the brain

Grambling State football players end protest

Blacks hit hardest by shutdown

Breaking: President Obama to meet with congress about government shutdown

Amazing: Detroit’s Youngest Entrepreneur Wants To Revitalize Detroit’s Economy

Black Unemployment Falls to Year Low of 12.6%

Detroit is Biggest City in U.S. History to File for Bankruptcy

Minnesota’s “Ban the Box” Bill Helps Ex-Offenders Find Employment

Rand Paul at Howard University: “Big Government Is NOT A Friend to African Americans”

David J. Johns Appointed Exec. Director of Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans

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