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The Power Of The Black Dollar Is Still Strong

Shopping Black-owned isn’t a trend. It’s a way of life that promotes wealth-building and community sustainability.

US Justice Department Sues To Block JetBlue’s Purchase Of Spirit Airlines

The US Justice Department is suing to stop JetBlue's proposed $3.8 billion deal to buy discount carrier Spirit Airlines, the first time in more than 20 years that the government has sought to block a US airline merger.

Adidas Decides What To Do With Unsold Yeezy Merchandise

Under pressure from Investors, Adidas has determined what to do with Kanye West's merchandise since terminating their partnership.

A Brief History Of The Shoes And Moments That Defined Sneaker Culture

Sneakers are a cultural phenomenon. Stacker took a deep dive into the storied histories of some of these game-changing shoes

Meet The Doctor Turning Health Struggles Into Sweet Success

Tabatha Carr, owner of Good Girl Chocolate, went from facing a health crisis to launching a business that puts sweet treats in Whole Foods.

Jobs Projected To Grow The Most In Nursing—And How That Compares To Other Health...

The prevalence of chronic illness is increasing, driving the frequency of medical procedures and the need for qualified medical professionals to perform them. Now, the job growth in nursing is expected to outpace most other areas of health care.

Industries Where Job Openings Are Increasing And Decreasing Most

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover reported which which industries grew job openings and which saw open positions shrink. Read through the list to gather a snapshot of the economic activity from a variety of career paths.

Private Workers In These Industries Had The Biggest Pay Raises Over The Past Year

The presence of more job openings than unemployed people has meant many businesses have had to offer higher pay, better benefits, and other perks to draw in workers. Here's where private workers saw the biggest pay raises in the past year.

The Black LGBTQIA+ Struggle For Equal Pay

Black queer and trans workers make about 80 cents for every dollar a white straight worker makes, and Black queer women earn 85 cents.

The Future Of Travel: 10 Concepts That Will Change The Way We Experience The...

Concepts that feel plucked from sci-fi novels and films are quickly making their way into mainstream travel, shaping every step of the journey.

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VOICES Heard: New Cancer Study Will Center Black Women

In a groundbreaking study, the American Cancer Society will investigate the link between breast cancer and race by exclusively tracking Black women.