9 Sep,2020 | Black Enterprise Magazine, Business
The Board Challenge today announced the launch of a pledge for U.S. corporate boards of directors to add a Black director within the next year. Founded by Altimeter Capital, Valence and theBoardlist, signed by 17 Founding Pledge Partners, and supported by 27 Charter...
9 Sep,2020 | Black Enterprise Magazine, Business
As Joe Biden continues to rally support for his presidential run, his campaign has been focused on connecting with a vital segment of the constituency: Black business owners. To achieve that end, it has launched “Make It Happen Mondays,” a series of weekly virtual...
9 Sep,2020 | Black Enterprise Magazine, Business
The Black Lives Matter protests have polarized the country with thousands coming out to call for justice for those killed by police officers and to end racial injustice. Many have criticized demonstrations for leading to businesses being looted and violent...
9 Sep,2020 | Black Enterprise Magazine, Business
Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris spent Tuesday visiting Jacob Blake’s family in Milwaukee. According to pool reports, Harris made several trips around the city but first visited with Blake’s family. Blake was shot in the back eight times...
9 Sep,2020 | Black Enterprise Magazine, Business
In a book that is scheduled to be released next week, President Donald Trump admits to knowing the severity of the effects of coronavirus according to CNN. Journalist Bob Woodward, who has a book titled “Rage” being released September 15th, had been given access to...
9 Sep,2020 | Black Enterprise Magazine, Business
More than 70% of Americans say their personal finances haven’t improved since Donald Trump won the presidential election four years ago. According to the survey, released in June by Bankrate.com, 26% of respondents believe their finances improved since Trump moved...