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Black Wealth Watch: Uncle Nearest Faces Foreclosure Risk, New Voices Survey Highlights Black Entrepreneurs, And No Black Athletes Make Forbes’ Highest-Paid Winter Olympics List

Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week. The wins, the setbacks, the…

ESScent Of The Week: Maison Louis Marie’s First Vanilla Is Subtle, Cozy, And Surprisingly Addictive

Let me start off by saying this: I’m a gourmand girl through and through, so when I hear “new vanilla release,” I’m basically already sold…

Op-Ed: I Love Supporting Black-Owned Businesses But Need To Be Able To Hold Them Accountable

When the Hanifa drama was unfolding on social media several weeks ago, I remained silent, because I understand businesses go through growing pains. A bit…

Everything You Need To Know About Tracking Your 2026 Tax Refund

Tax season is officially upon us. It’s time to get organized; file, ideally early; and, likely, collect your tax refund.  The season opened January 26…

Chicago’s Forever Mine Music Festival Brings R&B Royalty And House Legends Together This Spring

All roads lead to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend as the city gets ready for Forever Mine Music Festival, a new two-day event bringing together…

I’ve Officially Entered My Millennial Aunty Era — And New Edition’s Tour Sealed It

It’s official. I have been upgraded to millennial aunty (I get to retire the cool cousin jersey), and honestly, I’m not mad at it. Because…

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Faces Foreclosure Risk As Court Documents Reveal Millions In Debt

Uncle Nearest is in financial turmoil and now at risk of foreclosure, according to new documents in an ongoing case. The Black-owned whiskey brand is…

Beyond The Music: How Mariah Carey Raised Over $4 Million To Support NYC Youth

Outside of the spotlight and queening every Christmas, Mariah Carey spends much of her career focused on philanthropy, including one New York City-based non-profit in…

This NFL Wives Organization Is Using Fashion To Fund Community Change During Super Bowl Week

Super Bowl LX is taking over San Francisco this week.  And more than the game itself, football fans are ready for the parties, the commercials,…

Corporate America Made Promises In 2020. Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Still Waiting

Remember 2020? I know, I know… you’re probably still trying to forget.  But, besides the obvious, it was also a time when every major corporation…