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‘What the hell is a Black job?!’: Making sense of Trump and Biden’s debate spar over Black voters

Black voters’ concerns made it to the primetime stage during Thursday night’s presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. But following the four-minute exchange on issues concerning millions of Black Americans,...

Sha’Carri Richardson on Fast Track to Olympic Glory and Lucrative Career

Track star Sha’Carri Richardson’s ascent in the world of athletics is nothing short of meteoric and is setting up the Dallas native for a lucrative career as an athlete. Gearing up for her first Olympics, she hopes her tremendous speed c...

Snoop Dogg Partners with Skechers for ‘Doggystyle’ 30th Anniversary Sneakers, Driving Customers to the Brand

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic debut album “Doggystyle,” rap legend Snoop Dogg has partnered with Skechers to release limited edition sneakers. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Snoop Dogg attends the 2022 MTV VMA...

Black Americans demand to know what ‘Black jobs’ are after Trump debate comment

Black Americans are demanding to know what “Black jobs” are after former President Trump used the phrase in Thursday’s debate with President Biden in Atlanta. In response to the first 2024 general election debate’s only question regarding Black vote...

Thinking The Unthinkable: Should Black America Prepare Itself For A Uncivil Race War?

By Black EconomicsDr. Brooks Robinson Photos: YouTube ScreenshotsWikimedia Commons In our world aswirl with small wars, skirmishes, rumors of wars, and increasing prospects for widening military conflict, it is not irrational to think the “unthinkabl...

Diddy Reportedly Drops Sean John $60M Lawsuit Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Sean “Diddy” Combs is back in the headlines, this time for a major legal development in his ongoing saga. According to reports from Vibe and HipHopDX, the music mogul has voluntarily dropped his $60 million lawsuit against the former own...

Tech-powered initiative aims to boost Black-owned firms

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Reportedly In Talks for $90 Million Deal Amid His Marketability Surge

Stephen A. Smith, one of ESPN’s standout personalities, is poised to receive a significant salary boost. According to The Wall Street Journal, Smith might pull in $18 million per year, a 50 percent increase from his current $12 million annual...

Ahead of debate, Black voters should know this about Trump and Project 2025

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to spar on Thursday in the 2024 election’s first presidential debate, many are sounding the alarm about the dangers of Project 2025 and its implications for Black and brown voters. Proj...

How DEI backlash is hurting Black-owned businesses

June 26, 2024 at 11:47 AM Getty Images As negative perceptions around diversity, equity, and inclusion surge, Black businesses are seeing the heightened support post-George Floyd wane, specifically investment opportunities and access...

Biden and Trump Have Made Pitches About Black Economic Success. But What’s True?

As they face off in this year’s election, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have aggressively courted Black Americans’ votes. Historically, Black voters have overwhelmingly backed Democrats, but polling so far this year show...

Amid Reaching Child Support and Custody Settlement with Ex, Kenya Moore Fired from ‘RHOA,’ Saying Goodbye to Her Million-Dollar Salary

Reality television star Kenya Moore’s feud with the Bravo network has come to an end — and she lost. Following an indefinite suspension from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” over allegedly showing indecent photos of a fellow cast mate, Moore w...

See How Serena Williams Is Still Raking in Millions Even Off the Tennis Court

From sports to fashion to fine tech, Serena Williams continues to diversify her financial portfolio, expanding her net worth to an estimated $340 million. US tennis player Serena Williams poses on arrival to attend the UK Gala Screening of the fi...

Remembering When 50 Cent Sued Taco Bell for $4 Million

In a throwback to one of the more unusual legal battles in the celebrity world, 50 Cent’s 2008 lawsuit against Taco Bell has resurfaced on social media. The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, sued the fast-food chain for $4 million...

By historical standards, Black Americans fared well on most economic statistics during Donald Trump’s presidency. But they have fared even better under President Joe Biden. Here’s our look at several key economic metrics.