California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 796 authorizing the return of beach-front land to the Bruce family, in Manhattan Beach, CA

Beachfront Returned To Black Family After 100 Years

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially enacting a bill that will return the rights of a formerly Black-owned beachfront illegally…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
10.02.21
Bouj Flea Market

BoujFleaMarket Founder Empowers Youth To Cultivate Generational Wealth

Mother-daughter duo Anastasia Linkpon and Adriane Mack are using their entrepreneurial journeys to inspire Black youth to create generational wealth.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Celebrities Visit Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family"

Terrence J, Black-Owned Bank Launch Financial Literacy Drive

Terrence Jenkins and the Black-owned bank First Boulevard have joined forces to launch a financial literacy initiative for HBCU students.
by Brandee Sanders
09.30.21
Young business couple using smart phone while sitting on the staircase in downtown district

BEAN Now Platform Promotes Black Economic Empowerment

Louisiana native Darren Walker launched the BEAN platform to promote Black economic empowerment and address the racial wealth gap.
by Brandee Sanders
03.30.20
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing Prints New Anti-Counterfeit 100 Dollar Bills

What $100 Buys You From State To State

A dollar isn’t always a dollar.
by Ann Brown
04.25.19
Close up of a black family cracking a piggy bank.

How To Save Kids From Being Broke Adults

Given that our children are likely our greatest expense and greatest love, perhaps it might be helpful to discuss how…
by Boyce Watkins Ph.D.
04.25.19

Why Black People Were Wealthier 30 Years Ago

The dwindling wealth of Black families is very real.
by MadameNoire
04.25.19
Morehouse College 'Reflections Of Excellence'

Tour Promotes Economic Growth In Urban Communities

The Congressional Black Caucus and the National Urban League have joined forces to create an initiative focused on promoting financial…
by NewsOne Staff
08.25.18
McDonalds Q2 Profit Drops 4.5 Percent On Stronger Dollar, Tougher Competition

Jade Colin Is McDonald’s Youngest Black Woman Franchisee

Jade Colin, 28, made history by becoming the youngest Black woman to own a McDonald’s franchise.
by NewsOne Staff
07.15.18
Pushing business further the smart way

Black Entrepreneur Promotes Financial Literacy Through App

Sheena Allen, 29, has launched CapWay to help underserved communities learn more about the importance of financial literacy.
by NewsOne Staff
04.08.18
President Obama Delivers Commencement Address At Howard University

The Importance And Relevance Of HBCUs

African Americans living in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina earn higher than average median incomes, own homes and businesses at…
by nigelroberts1
10.18.19
Making Bets at the Racetrack

Report: $8 Average Net Worth For Black Bostonians

The median net worth of people from the Caribbean is much higher than that for non-immigrant African Americans, who have…
by Clarissa Hamlin
12.12.17
Art lesson

Black Boys Honored With Special Debit Card

OneUnited Bank, the world's largest Black-owned bank, has introduced new "Doonie" debit cards that honor Black boys and promote financial…
by Clarissa Hamlin
12.04.17
Manual worker with set of plans

Minority Households Have Greatest Wealth Gains

New data from the Federal Reserve indicates that nearly all families are financially better off from 2013 to 2016, with…
by nigelroberts1
09.27.17
US President Barack Obama waves before s

How Did African Americans Fare In The Obama…

Many Black folks had high expectations when President Obama entered the White House. Where those expectations too high?
by nigelroberts1
12.12.16
Money Trouble

‘We’re On A Path To Growing Inequality,’ Experts…

It will take 228 years for the wealth of Black families to catch up to that of Whites. That alarming…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Canadian Real Estate

American Dream Lost: Financial Crisis Created Massive Shift…

"The rent is too damn high," and more of us are being forced to pay it.
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
Democratic National Committee Presidential Primary Debate

The Black Agenda Was Whitewashed During Sunday’s Democratic…

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore – the head of Global Policy Solutions, a Washington, D.C.-based policy firm – said in a recent opinion…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18

#BlackWealthMatters: New Housing Crisis Poses Major Threat To…

The majority of Americans obtain wealth through homeownership. During the housing and foreclosure crisis, African-Americans lost 53 percent of all…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18