REPORT: African-Americans Face Low Financial Literacy Levels
New report reveals concerning financial literacy gaps in African-American communities. Study highlights need for improved financial education and resources....
Ultra-Rich Gained $65B; Tax Cut May Boost Wealth
Ultra-wealthy individuals gained $65 billion last year, with potential tax cuts poised to further boost their wealth accumulation significantly....
Robert Johnson on Reparations Over Symbols
BET founder Robert Johnson calls for $14 trillion in reparations over 30 years for descendants of slaves, rejecting symbolic gestures for real economic equity....
Mortgage Denial Rates Rise for Black Applicants
Black mortgage applicants face denial rates 84% higher than white applicants, up from 74% in 2019. Credit history remains the primary barrier to Black homeownership....
Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith Campaign Launch
Black billionaire Robert F. Smith launches 'One Stock. One Future.' campaign to create one million Black and Latinx youth shareholders nationwide....
Biden Can Cancel Student Loan Debt, Says Chuck Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren pressure President Biden to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt for all Americans....
Dr. Watkins & Ice Cube: Black Voting & Reparations
Ice Cube and Dr. Boyce Watkins discuss challenging politicians and using Black voting power as leverage to address wealth gaps and secure commitments from Biden...
Financial Literacy Gap in African-Americans
New TIAA Institute report reveals African-Americans scored 38% on financial literacy tests vs 55% for whites, showing significant gaps across income and education levels....
African Americans More Optimistic About Their
New research from Lincoln Financial Group reveals 53% of African Americans expect significant financial improvements within five years, showing greater optimism than other racial groups...
Black Business Ownership Opportunities
New AEO report reveals Black entrepreneurs face three key barriers despite high motivation: wealth gap, credit gap, and trust gap. Achieving employment parity could create...
Wealth Gap Grows for Black and Latino Families
New report reveals African American and Latino families lost 53-66% of net worth during Great Recession while white households lost only 16%. Black homeownership dropped...