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This Grammy-Nominated Songwriter Explains How She Wrote Chart-Topping Hits And Still Went Bankrupt

Imagine hearing a hit song you wrote being played in the mall you’re shopping in, yet you’d never received a dime for it. That was...

This Black Woman-Owned Professional Network Is Giving $250K To Divine Nine Sororities—This Is How To Apply

An online community dedicated to amplifying professional Black women is pouring into Divine Nine organizations. The BOSS Network, founded by serial entrepreneur Cameka Smith, has...

This Is The Reason Your Resume Is Getting Ignored

You still haven’t heard back. No, I’m not talking about a returned text from a beau. I’m speaking of the employer you sent your resume...

Years After Struggling With Money In College, This Black Philanthropist Launched A $2.5M Fund For Young Black Men At Morehouse

Dale E. Jones and his twin brother Dr. Dan Jones faced significant financial hardship as first-generation college students 42 years ago. Although they still managed to...

Beyonce’s Cecred Hair Care Company Is Completely Self-Funded

There’s lots to respect about Beyonce’s new haircare company Cécred. But perhaps what’s most noble is its financial makings. The science-backed venture is completely self-funded...

From ‘Real Talk’ to Tik Tok: Content Creator ‘Dr. Casanova Brown’ Honors His Muse Iyanla Vanzant

TikTok has given rise to a new kind of influencer. Unlike their predecessors on carefully curated YouTube channels, meticulously crafted Facebook pages, and perfectly posed...

In My Name: The Drama Of Fixing Your Credit After A Parent Has Ruined It

Recent data shows child identity fraud costs U.S. families about $1 billion annually and affects one out of every 50 children. A large group of...

Everyone’s Favorite Clean Beauty Skincare Line, Josie Maran, Is Getting A Brand Refresh

The girls are loving clean, sustainable beauty and even moreso, those that were created with a conscience.  We are the girls and Josie Maran is...

Making $150k? You’re Considered Lower Middle Class In These Places

In the past, a lower six-figure salary would place most people in a comfortable place in their lives, but not anymore. Thanks mostly to inflation,...

This Consulting Firm Is Making Sure Black Athletes Don’t Fall Prey To The ‘Broke Curse’

In 2015, Sports Illustrated reported that around 80% of retired NFL players go broke in their first three years out of the League. Back then,...