Business & Economy

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and House Speaker David Ralston are placing the blame on everyone except for themselves.

More money may soon reside in your bank account as the Treasury Department sends out a third stimulus payment almost three months after the last payment was issued. But questions linger about who gets them, how much and when.

Workers in states free of COVID-19 related restrictions say they have concerns. Often without sick leave and working in low-wage jobs, they say they worry for their health and safety.

A new report found that removing barriers would close the workplace racial gap in 25 years.

The Black unemployment rate rose during President Joe Biden's first full month as labor data suggested most of the jobs gains in February went to white workers.

Critics have complained that Coca-Cola is "forcing" its workers to "be less white" with a training program about confronting racism in the workplace, but the soft drink company is pushing back against that narrative.

As the cannabis industry continues to grow into a viable business model, many obstacles exist for Black and brown communities. But diversity is about more than just expanding opportunities for people to enter the industry.

The minimum wage could finally get an increase to $15 per hour, but it's not so simple.

Black women saw their rate of unemployment in January inch up by a small but meaningful increment as they "are still being left behind by the recovery," according to a recent report on the economy.

Although student loan forgiveness is a universal issue, Black students often have to take out more loans than their white counterparts, due in part to systemic racism.

As the pandemic moves into its deadliest wave yet and economic relief from the federal government remains up in the air, millions are succumbing to a growing hunger crisis. Here's how you can help.

NewsOne gathered dynamic financial experts and business owners to discuss how to move needle on Black ownership, circulating more dollars in our community and financial empowerment. Watch the panel discussion here.