Kimberly Wilson
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Black-Led VC Firm Raises $58.1M To Help Low-Income Workers Become Business Owners
It’s not easy transitioning from worker to founder. Fortunately, a Black founded investment fund is aiming to make the leap a smooth one. Apis &...
It’s National Quitting Day—The Time Of Year Most People Give Up On Financial Goals—Here’s How To Stay On Track
It typically takes about 14 days to form a new habit, and we all know these small behaviors are what shape our lives. That’s why...
This Marketing Executive Shares How She Built A Career Centering The Black Experience
If you enjoyed the R&B cipher from BET’s 2022 Soul Train Awards or the viral carpool karaoke-style clips featuring City Girls’ Yung Miami and music...
New Year’s Resolutions That’ll Help Close the Wealth Gap
The racial wealth gap is a big problem and usually, the conversations around it can sound incredibly intimidating. On the hand, they should. The Brookings...
Fulfilling A Tall Order: This Designer Is Creating Height-Inclusive Clothing That’s Finally The Perfect Fit
Two of the biggest stories playing out in the headlines of late both involve Black women whose victimhood has been questioned at every turn. Megan...
Spike Lee Launches New Fellowship Program For HBCU Students
In a 2012 interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Spike Lee spoke about his deep appreciation for the HBCU experience. The Clark Atlanta and Morehouse...
Unemployment Rates Fell In December, But Rose For Black Women
Joblessness among Black women increased to 5.5% last month, a jump of 0.3 percentage points from 5.2% in November according to the Labor Department. According...
How This Community Organizer Is Using Data To Confront Education Inequity for Black Students
Black children are suffering in public schools, and the effects of institutional racism are paralyzing potential. A meta-analysis published by the American Psychological Association found...
Employee Burnout Rate Is Higher Now Than At The Height Of The Pandemic
Echoes of the stress we felt while in the throes of the pandemic are reverberating nearly three years later as we grapple with pre-recession workloads....
“Who Can Afford This?” Cardi B Calls Out The Inflated Cost Of Groceries For Americans
Cardi B may have a reported net worth of more than $80 million, but she’s still paying close attention to the economy and the “Money”...