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More than 800 clergy and faith leaders issued a letter to President Biden and the Senate calling for the urgent prioritization of voting rights legislation
Chin up, Black America, not all the news surrounding HIV/AIDS in the African American community is bad. So says Phill Wilson, founder and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, the nation’s first and only think tank devoted to the eradication of HIV among Black populations.
When it comes to retirement savings plans, African Americans and Hispanics participate less often, contribute less money, and take out more loans and early withdrawals than our white and Asian counterparts. Those are among the most eye-opening findings from a study by my company’s nonprofit affiliate, Ariel Education Initiative, and Hewitt Associates. We recently partnered with several leading minority organizations to release 401(k) Plans in Living Color: A Study of 401(k) Savings Disparities Across Racial and Ethnic Groups. The study examined the saving and investing behaviors of 3 million eligible African American, Asian, Hispanic, and white workers in 57 of the largest U.S. companies across a variety of industries and sectors. The findings reveal that race and ethnicity play a significant role in investing, showing up in 401(k) positioning, contributions, and ultimately individual balances.
Wendy's terminated a white male assistant manager after a viral video shows on a nasty tirade against a Black woman, calling her the B-Word and more.
Dr. Michael Obeng is offering his services—free of charge—to Tessica Brown also known as "Gorilla Glue Girl" to help her recover from the incident.
