Business & Economy

For once, Ohio is on top. According to CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business 2026 rankings, Ohio earned the No. 1 spot in the nation after being evaluated across 138 metrics that measure economic competitiveness, business climate, infrastructure, workforce, and more. The annual study, now in its 20th year, ranks all 50 states based on […]

Across boardrooms, startups, and global corporations, Black women are not just participating in business. They are leading it, reshaping it, and building legacies that create real generational wealth. For decades, Black women have had to navigate systemic barriers in business, from limited access to capital to underrepresentation in executive leadership. Yet, despite those challenges, they […]

Black women entrepreneurs face steep challenges, but their resilience shines as they navigate legal battles to protect their businesses

The Iran War has dramatically increased the cost of food and fuel in an already weak job market, adding to concerns of a potential recession. 

The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.

Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.

As prices and unemployment rates rise, a growing number of Americans are struggling to afford housing, health care, and groceries.

Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. 

In honor of Black Business Month and late Famous Amos founder Wally Amos, we reflect on entrepreneurs of our culture you may not know.