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Midwest states offer lowest cost of living in 2026, with Missouri, Ohio, and Kansas topping the list.

Revised data from the Labor Department also revealed that job growth in April and May was significantly weaker than initially projected. 

A federal investigation has put Uncle Nearest under court control, with a receiver signing a letter of intent to sell the brand’s assets to an unnamed investment firm with Black ownership and leadership. The prospective buyer plans to maintain the brand’s workforce, strengthen sales and distribution, and honor the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the […]

The average price of gas reached a four-year high ahead of Memorial Day, when millions of Americans are expected to travel throughout the country

Thursday saw the largest one-day spike in oil prices, with the average price of gas reaching $4 across America for the first time since 2022.

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. 

No matter what stage you're in on the journey towards generational wealth, we've gathered tips that all Black families can utilize for help.

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

Many students are still bracing for what could be a difficult season of stretching meals and relying on campus pantries to fill the gaps left by inconsistent federal support.

The Black unemployment rate has been seen by many financial analysts as a bellwether for where the economy as a whole could be headed. 

Black unemployment hits 7.2%, signaling broader economic challenges ahead. Discover why this trend serves as an early warning for systemic issues and opportunities.

You might be surprised to discover that some of the brands most closely associated with Black culture aren’t actually Black-owned.