To stabilize and strengthen local journalism across California, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on Feb. 10 that it has launched an initiative called the Civic […]
Category: Business
Posted inBusiness, Entertainment
High Risk, a Black-owned luxury brand, shuts down Rodeo Drive
In the heart of Beverly Hills — as America celebrates Black History Month — a Black-owned clothing line, High Risk, took over one of the most expensive streets in the […]
Posted inBusiness, Local, National, Sports
Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson support ANTA’s first US store
Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson made headlines during NBA All-Star weekend for their business, as they were present at the grand opening of ANTA’s first store in America. The grand […]
Posted inBusiness, Local
California expands Mortgage Relief Program for fire survivors
A state mortgage relief program that has provided $20,000 in financial support to fire survivors in Southern California will be expanded to provide a full year of assistance up to […]
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California insurance bill ignites battle
Survivors of the Los Angeles fires and consumer advocates joined Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) at the State Capitol on Feb. 5 to announce Senate Bill (SB) 982, the Affordable […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, National
Kaiser Pharmacy workers to join nurses, others on strike
Pharmacy and lab employees launched a strike against Kaiser Permanente on Monday, as thousands more nurses and health care workers begin their third week of an Unfair Labor Practice strike […]
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Black-owned business strike
Black-owned businesses across Minnesota participated in a general strike to protest ICE operations. Owners say closing their doors is an act of economic resistance and community solidarity. Hundreds of businesses […]
Posted inBusiness, Government/Politics, National
California helps protect residents from data selling
After three years, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 362, “Delete Act,” which takes effect this year. It stops data brokers from selling personal data. Data brokers are companies that collect, analyze, […]
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State of the Dream 2026 finds Black America
Black unemployment surged to 7.5 percent by December 2025, a level that would signal a recession if it were reflected across the national workforce. But the latest “State of the […]
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ULA reaches one billion dollars in funds
The United to House LA (ULA) initiative has raised its first $1 billion to address the housing and homelessness crises in Los Angeles, marking a major step forward in the […]
