Unionization Decreasing Among Black Workers
Union membership among blacks has dropped by almost 50% in the last two decades, according to a study by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Economic and Policy Research. The study...
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Lincoln Holdings Purchase Mystics
Black Entertainment Television co-founder Sheila Johnson has become the first African American woman to own a stake in three professional sports teams through a partnership with Lincoln Holdings L.L.C., an...
The Difference Is President Obama
As 2009 draws to a close, it’s safe to say that the year will be remembered as one of the most challenging in recent memory. However, 2009 will also be remembered as a year of renewed hope and determination, when we regained the courage to confront the challenges we face. This hope springs from the single most significant event of my lifetime: the historic presidency of Barack Obama. What most of us thought was all but impossible only a few years ago is now reality, and I am personally grateful that I’ve lived to witness it.
Discover the Possibilities and Potential of Going Global
In our December 2008 issue, we published a special editorial package, “The Next Big Thing,†in which our editors pledged to connect our audience with the latest trends that could advance their business and financial lives. Throughout this past year, one such frontier has become an expansive part of our content: global business.
Community Banks Seek Congress Support at Summit
This week nearly 700 local bank administrators and owners are gathering on Capitol Hill this week to meet with their members of Congress and advocate for legislation that affects them. The event, which began March 12 and runs through March 14, is a part of the Independent Community Bankers of America Washington Policy Summit, an annual meeting that provides community bankers an avenue for addressing their top concerns and grievances.