High-income respondents who reported living paycheck to paycheck said they were struggling to save and make progress toward long-term financial goals.

OWN is spotlighting Black women athletes with a new documentary about the groundbreaking volleyball team Team Dream. We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream follows 12 Black women who...

Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE, has officially convened corporate trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders nationwide for the landmark 10th anniversary of the XCEL Summit for Men, scheduled for...

Amid America’s growing housing crisis, housing advocates are fighting to make better use of the empty bedrooms already available across the country. Skyrocketing rents and the rising cost of living...

The benefit phases out as income increases.

The list arrives as Black-owned employer businesses continue to account for billions of dollars in economic activity.

Small businesses in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood are taking a massive hit. Business owners along Second Avenue say the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Second Avenue Subway Phase 2...

Here are five ways XCEL can help professionals invest in their growth.

The investment will support Pocstock’s efforts to expand culturally representative content and datasets for brands, technology companies, and AI developers while emphasizing creator consent, ownership, and compensation

An Atlanta transit worker ended up with a $620,000 surprise in his paycheck. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) says a former station cleaner was mistakenly paid approximately $620,000...

HOME Team: Team ASU DOWNLOAD RESUME Linkedin Antoine Edwards (Team Captain) Senior, Computer ScienceAlabama State University DOWNLOAD RESUME Linkedin Ifenna Arubaleze Sophomore, Computer ScienceAlabama State University DOWNLOAD RESUME Linkedin Nahom...

For young people seeking a high-paying career that doesn’t necessarily require a four-year college degree, the aviation industry is putting another option on the runway. Delta Air Lines and the...

By Taylor Austin, Campaign Director, Workplace Justice, MomsRising In July, BLACK ENTERPRISE published my article that addressed the phenomenon that Black mothers get underpaid twice, once at work and once at tax...

About 54% of U.S. households have a 401(k), and many workers could have more financial exposure to the AI boom than they realize.

Shilo Sanders is house hunting in Miami, but one luxury rental had the former college football player second-guessing. During a recent property tour, Sanders was shown a roughly 2,800-square-foot Miami...

The financial details surrounding Chadwick Boseman’s estate are back in the spotlight amid a renewed disagreement among family members over how his assets are being handled. Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman,...

The idea began after Owobu started spending summers in Ghana at age 15.

Houston rapper and entrepreneur Bun B is taking his burger business to another major Houston corridor. Trill Burgers opened its fourth Houston-area location on Sept. 25 at 7616 Westheimer Road,...

Kimber Warren is a brand and marketing strategist who has spent more than 15 years creating campaigns for brands like Meta, Spotify, and Viacom. She’s also a lover of wine...

Written by the National Civil Rights Museum Thirty-five years ago today, on Sept. 28, 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum opened its doors at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin...

What began as a hobby in her kitchen developed into a side business after Gibbons’ co-workers began asking to purchase her fragrances.

NPHC represents approximately three million members worldwide across more than 6,500 chapters.

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm® rallied more than 5,000 community volunteers at State Farm Arena for their 2026 Million Meal Pack initiative. The expansive one-day community service project resulted...

The ceremony brought together members of the Abura Odonase community and more than 25 divisional chiefs and queen mothers.

Cellphone forensics and an autopsy report are raising new questions about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi this summer. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents Wells’ family,...

By J. Byron Brazier Every neighborhood that lands a new landmark hears the same promise, and too many of them get the same ending. Investment arrives, values climb, and the...

Howard University graduate and Atlanta native Nicole Banks and her father, Atlanta attorney Gabe Banks, are the entrepreneurs behind the new Donatos Pizza location opening in McDonough, Georgia. But this story is more than about building a business: it's a father-daughter legacy building bonds and generational wealth, one pizza at a time.

By Caleb L. Green, Esq. Reflect for a moment on the Converse ad and the image that circulated. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a sneaker...

The new $174 million allocation comes through mandatory education funding, according to UNCF.

The petition was formally submitted to the king Sept. 7 on behalf of the Jamaican people.

Lori Harvey is using her seat at the table to help bring more women into the room. The model and beauty founder is putting that philosophy into action as chief...

Roslyn Young-Daniels knows how to sell an idea. Before launching Black Health Matters in 2012, she built a career in publishing and advertising sales, working with outlets like Essence, Sports...

Even though air quality can be invisible, its impact can be major. Environmental conditions like wildfire smoke, air pollution, and extreme heat can affect respiratory health while leaving families without...

More than $115 million will go directly to affected workers, while DoorDash will pay more than $16 million in civil penalties and costs.

More than six years after George Floyd’s death, three of his siblings are seeking a detailed account of the millions of dollars raised through a GoFundMe campaign created in his...

By Kimatni D. Rawlins Bentley is expanding its lineup with updated technology and stronger performance across the board. The British automaker has an electric SUV in development called Torcal, and it recently...

The fund supports theater instruction, productions, and performance opportunities for the next generation of students. 

The opening also marks Big Chicken’s first location in the state.

The Atlanta City Council has unanimously approved an expanded family leave policy that gives city employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying childcare needs. The policy covers...

OutKast is taking a dispute over its iconic name to federal court. High Schoolers LLC, the company that controls trademark rights associated with André 3000 and Big Boi, has sued...

Applications for the academy’s inaugural 2027-28 school year are scheduled to open Oct. 28.

Ryan Clark is turning a major career transition into a bigger business opportunity. The former NFL star and former ESPN personality has brought Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks chairman and...

The Great Wealth Transfer is reshaping who controls America’s money—and women are positioned to sit at the center of it. An estimated $105 trillion is expected to change hands by...

The scholarship program connects financial assistance for students with Brooks’ role in breaking a racial barrier at the South Carolina institution more than 60 years ago.

Elevating your executive career requires strategic advocacy. Black male professionals aiming to attend the upcoming BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Summit For Men should leverage direct employer sponsorship to fund their attendance. Rather than paying out...

Major television networks are standing together to push back against President Donald Trump’s latest ban on news media. The clash began Friday after the president banned CNN, Politico, and MS...

Mellody Hobson is no stranger to big bets. Now, one of the nation’s most prominent business leaders is opening the doors to a $1 billion cultural institution designed to change...

Iced lattes and matchas may be a daily essential for Gen Zers, but some career experts warn that their habit could prohibit them from getting a job. A viral workplace...

Here are five things you may not know about Kirk Franklin.