As Black and Latino students across the U.S. increasingly attend resegregated, underfunded schools, and African nations face their own post-colonial educational hurdles, the call for justice reverberates across the diaspora. The 71st anniversary of Brown v. The Board of Education is not just a moment of remembrance, it is a rallying cry.
Africa is in need of economic growth. With an increasing youth population, expanding urbanization, an ever-evolving technological advancement and the urgent need to drive productivity through innovation and industrialization that positively impact on its Gross Domestic Product output, one of Africa’s answers lies in developing its local manufacturing capacity.
Though the generational wealth gap between Black Americans and the general population remains daunting, history proves that ingenuity, grit, and problem-solving have long been economic empowerment tools. Black innovators use insight to make fortunes in industries ranging from haircare to healthcare to high-growth SaaS.
In a recent Wall Street Journal panel, four chief economists examined the risks stemming from U.S. policy uncertainty, and the outlook is far from reassuring.
Here’s a taste of the sweet nectar of May — a few free or low-cost entertaining choices and destinations focusing on art, nature walks, Afrodance, wine, and jazz.
Renee Sterling did not plan to stay for more than two years when she left Miami for London in 2008. She saw it as a steppingstone opportunity when she was awarded a yearlong City fellowship to work for Goldman Sachs in the City of London. Seventeen years later, she is still there, now as the Executive Director and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Regulatory Controller and International Data Controller at Wells Fargo. Her stellar career has spanned two continents and multiple financial cycles, but her values have remained constant.
This article features seven innovative side hustles that are generating Black wealth in 2025, linking a heritage of side hustles or business for Black people in the past to today’s digital economy.
As graduation ceremonies fill campuses across the United States every May, one accessory stands out among Black graduates, the Kente cloth stole. Worn with pride, it represents not only academic achievement but also a deep-rooted connection to African heritage, specifically the cultural traditions of Ghana.
In driving their tourism fortunes, many countries shape and reshape their immigration laws to positively impact the industry and attract visitors who’s financial spendings contribute to boosting its economic projections.
To have your business registered in Ethiopia requires amongst other things the following, an Initial Registration of the Company Name, your company’s Memorandum, an Article Of Association, an approved tax identification number, acquisition of a certificate of commercial registration, based on the specific industry a business might be required to apply and obtain a certificate of competency as proof of its capacity to offer its proposed services.
