The Thurgood Marshall College Fund anniversary awards gala raised over $5.6 million in one night to support HBCU students.

Silicon Valley’s diversity problems are no secret.  So, of course, we don’t need to create a replica of the region known for producing some of the most innovative companies in the world. But there are still quite a few lessons startups can steal from the Silicon Valley framework.

So much get lost in the everyday hustle of getting things done as a professional or business owner. That’s why it’s time to reevaluate the way that you hustle socially and emotionally to become more effective.

For many Americans—black or white—car insurance is typically a big expense in any budget. However, a recent survey revealed that only 1 in 4 car insurance policyholders searched for a better deal in the previous year.

In his breakout hit single “Locked Up,” hip-hop star, producer, and songwriter Akon Thiam sings “Freedom ain’t gettin’ no closer.” Yet, Akon’s philanthropic work and vision for an empowered African diaspora are all about freeing others from economic barriers and creating opportunities.