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While the economy is gradually rebounding, a new poll found that some Black people are still struggling. According to the November Temperature Check Poll from Black to the Future Action Fund, 42 percent of Black adults described their financial situation as "bad." And one-third of respondents reported their financial situations have worsened. 

Forbes recently released its annual "100 Most Powerful Women" list for 2021, and we spotted more than a few of our favorite melanated ladies representing for the culture. 

Maryland joins 28 states and Washington, D.C. to legalize sports betting. Voters approved it during the 2020 election and a bill was signed into law back in May. 

One YouTuber managed to get the resources, funding and willing participants to embark on a real-life recreation of the hit Netflix series 'Squid Game' that costed millions of dollars to make. Thankfully though for everyone involved, this version proved to be non-fatal — oh, and the winner was Black!

The 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign gives customers at each location the option to round up their totals at checkout to the nearest dollar amount to benefit youth-focused organizations within their local communities...

According to USA Today, a complaint was filed by the IRS in a Nevada federal court on Monday stating the "Rush Hour" star owes $9.6 million in federal taxes, tax penalties, and interest from 2002, 2006, 2008, and 2010.

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Lecrae has teamed up with Experian for the creation of a new digital series centered on money management.

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Why Thanksgiving Will Cost A Little More This Year   With Thanksgiving only three weeks away, keep in mind those families that may not be able to afford a turkey this holiday season!   It’s no secret that food prices are rising. The consumer price index indicated that the price of food has risen 5.4% […]

Thanks to a smart early investment in the sports drink Bodyarmor, the late Kobe Bryant has given his estate a multimillion-dollar monster payday after Coca-Cola recently acquired full ownership of the company in a $5.6 billion cash deal.

Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley has introduced a bill to Congress that would recategorize medical wigs as durable medical equipment for anyone experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons.

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Several surveys have shown that as many as half of unvaccinated workers insist they would leave their jobs if forced to get the shot, but historical data suggest they're just bluffing.