Ebony’s Linda Johnson Rice Joins Board of Tesla
Elon Musk appears to be heeding the call of a group of disgruntled investors by bringing two new members onto Tesla’s board. One of them happens to be a black woman.
Brides Support Brides After Alfred Angelo Bridal Closes
Any bride will tell you that finding the perfect dress for their wedding day is a daunting task. Since it is not your ordinary dress it is held to a standard of sheer perfection.
Walmart is Sorry for Racial Slur Appearing On Website
Several people were offended after viewing a racial slur on Walmart’s website for a product sold by a third party vendor. The slur was used to describe the color of a Jagazi Natural full cap weaving net.
Uber Adjusts Employee Pay to Ensure Gender, Racial Equity
Uber says it is taking action to ensure its employees are fairly compensated. The company is bumping up salaries to ensure all employees -- regardless of gender or race -- are paid equally based on their location, job and tenure …
Alexa, Can You Save Sears? Sears to Sell Kenmore Appliances on Amazon
Sears has been taking a beating from Amazon. Now, the iconic retailer has decided to partner with the online giant.
Those foam anti-fatigue mats and clunky balance boards are so last year. Wurf Board is creating big waves in offices with standing desks.
It’s a well-established fact that desk jobs can be detrimental to your health. Studies show that sitting for hours at a time takes years off your life. Standing desks are a good start, but just standing isn’t enough. You’ve got …
Black Mom Makes $1 Million in First 60 Days By Starting This Business
Ramona Griggie grew up in Section 8 housing in St. Croix, and later moved to Atlanta, GA where she got married, had a child, and became a housewife. One day, she decided to give her son, who was graduating from …
Microsoft Unveils Plan to Bring Broadband Internet to Rural U.S.
Microsoft wants to bring broadband internet to rural Americans. The tech giant on Tuesday announced an initiative to bring broadband internet connectivity to the most remote areas of the U.S.
Uber's Business Is Still Growing Despite Months of Bad News, Scandals and Turmoil
Uber's business appears to be surviving the string of scandals that have plagued the ride-hailing giant. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company told investors during a 15-minute call on Tuesday that its gross bookings for rides were up …
Toyota Research Institute to Bring Disruptive Tech to Market Faster With Toyota AI Ventures
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will invest an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies.
GM Intensifies Push to Train Young People for Jobs of the Future
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra and nonprofit leaders today introduced new, innovative programs designed to encourage young people to go into technology and engineering professions and improve teacher training in STEM-related subjects. Noting rapid technological advancements in electrified and …
Prime Day? Macy’s Fights Back With ‘Black Friday in July’
Macy's joins the long list of retailers offering special deals to compete with Amazon.com Prime Day, offering a "Black Friday in July" sale online and in stores through the end of this week.
Why This City's Decision to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Was a Terrible Idea
Raising the minimum wage on low-income jobs seems like a good idea. But Seattle's decision to increase their minimum wage to $15/hour turned out to be a very bad idea. Why? It resulted in a significant drop in hours and …
Black-Owned Construction Company Owned By Twin Brothers Now on Track to Make $4.5 Million This Year!
Twin brothers, Jonathan and Jarrett Logan, are the owners of Castle Black Construction in Memphis, Tennessee. One of few Black-owned construction companies in the country, they launched their company back in 2005, and after re-branding themselves, they have tripled in …
21-Year Old Black College Student to Launch Unique Food Truck Concept That Does More Than Just Sell Food
herron A. Stevens, a 21-year old African American college student, is launching a creative and unique food truck concept called Bondfire Grill that does more than just sell food! To be exact, it will sell people the bonfire experience.

