Only 5% of African American Households Have More than $350,000 in Net Worth
From Eurweb Nearly 10% of white households, totaling over 8 million families have more than 1.3 million in net worth. *A recent study by the Federal Reserve Survey…
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#GivingTuesday
Have you heard of Giving Tuesday? Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks for the blessings in our lives. Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping…
Nov 19: The Green Business Summit (GBS)
Diversity and the Green Business Summit The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These…
Raising Minimum Wage Is Smart Business and Smart Politics
Raising the minimum wage makes good business sense whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent. It should not be a partisan issue. Across the political spectrum, voters…
City Awards Brooklyn’s Caton Market Development Project To Black-owned Company
BRP Managing Partner Meredith Marshall, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte in background and Ms. Torres-Springer. Photo: Black Star News BRP Development Corporation (BRP), an African American-owned firm has been…
Can you afford to apply for a large grant?
Can you afford to apply for a large grant? Big money attracts big dreams. Imagine what your organization could do with a large sum of money. Large could…
Reducing The Numbers of “Working Poor” With $15 Minimum Wage
Republican presidential candidatess -- $15 wage is blasphemous to them? Have you noticed how often conservatives who disagree with a policy proposal call it a “job killer?” They’re…
Economy: New York’s Unemployment Drops To 5.1% From 5.2% Over One-Year Period
Sharp drop in New York City's unemployment New York State's unemployment dropped to 5.1% from 5.2% over the past twelve months with New York City seeing improvement to…
Rep. Waters’ Bill Seeks Benefits For Poor Urban Areas Too From Fed Highway Funds
Rep. Waters The Integrated Transportation and Economic Development Act (H.R. 3740), was introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, prior to the…
Mayor De Blasio “Not Serious” About Boosting NYC’s Spending With Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
In commentary a De Blasio ally takes issue with inequality in how City does business with Minority and women-owned businesses I would like to congratulate City Comptroller Scott…