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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced last week that the civil rights group will partner with Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, to create an initiative to increase the number of Black-owned franchise businesses in the U.S. The announcement was made at the NAACP’s 105th […]

Researchers are now discovering how people of color and women are often penalized at work for promoting others like themselves. In a time where many companies claim to value racial and gender diversity, researchers from the University of Colorado and the University of Colorado, Boulder have found that women and people of color – often minorities […]

Donovan is 11 years old and has an amazing talent for soap making. Now, he is starting his own business, and he is trying to help people in the process, donating to the same organization that helped him and his mother find a home. Read more.   11-Year-Old Killed By Stray Bullet While At Sleepover In Chicago, No […]

Meet Chase Reed, a 16-year-old sneaker enthusiast from Harlem who just opened the world’s first sneaker pawn shop. NewsOne sat down with Chase to learn how he turned his love for shoes into a burgeoning business. Watch him tell his amazing story. Read more of Chase’s story.

LeBron James is going home. According to Forbes, King James’ move will increase the Cleveland Cavaliers worth by $100 million and decrease the Miami Heat’s worth by $100 million. It must feel good to be King. Visit Forbes.com for financial analysis of LeBron James’ decision to return home.

United States Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez joined Roland Martin Wednesday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the latest job numbers and black unemployment. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, 288,000 jobs were added in June and the overall unemployment rate dropped to 6.1%. Among African Americans, unemployment dropped to 10.7%. Perez detailed where the […]

3 Things That Prevent Us From Building Wealth Financial guru Deborah Owens outlines the three major financial pitfalls that prevent most Americans from building wealth. Here’s a hint: they all have to do with living beyond your means. Watch to find out what they are. Here’s Why ONLY Saving Won’t Help You Retire Did you know that […]

Friday on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, wealth coach Deborah Owens discussed savings options for part-time workers, small business owners and how to build wealth with your side hustle. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.   

About 14 million US companies owned by women and minorities represent half of the country’s businesses. Yet, they only account for 6 percent of the total revenue generated by businesses in the US. Rod Robinson is trying to change this. As CEO and founder of ConnXus, the Ohio-based company is bridging the gap between small […]

Minority media ownership is on the decline.  Federal Communications Commission Commissioner, Ajit Pai details what the FCC is doing to combat this disturbing trend. SEE ALSO: Join Hundreds Of Black Bloggers In New York City For Blogging While Brown 2014! Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.  […]

Podcast Download Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” talks with financial guru Deborah Owens on Tuesday about wealth building. During the WealthyU segment of the show, Owen’s introduces the wealth building principle of investing where you shop as a means to create wealth. Rep. Charles Rangel joined  Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss President Barack Obama‘s executive order to help […]

Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” talks with financial guru Deborah Owens on Tuesday about wealth building. During the WealthyU segment of the show, Owen’s introduces the wealth building principle of investing where you shop as a means to create wealth. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on […]