Business

When Dianne Austin was diagnosed with breast cancer, she never imagined having a hard time securing natural and textured wigs for herself for her medical hair loss in cancer center boutiques. Out of this difficult lived experience, she and her sister, Pamela Shaddock, decided to disrupt this health care disparity and become the co-founders of Coils to Locs.

According to a survey conducted by Payroll.org, a staggering 78% of Americans find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. This means more than three-quarters of the population struggles to save or invest after covering their monthly expenses.

When Taneshia Nash Laird stepped in as executive editor of Project REAP, a national real estate nonprofit, back in August, she had an ambitious plan that included building community among alumni and revamping the organization’s communication channels.

Ten months into the year, the state’s health care landscape has seen steadier footing.

After a rigorous screening and interview process, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s (MCCA) Board of Directors voted to make an employment offer to Marcel Vernon Sr. to become their next chief executive.

The crowd roared in applause and cheers as Pinky Cole Hayes came out to greet the audience, dancing to “Back That Thang Up,” by hip-hop artist Juvenile, as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Mass Black Expo conference, “Building Black Wealth, Empowering Black Voices,” held last weekend.

Located on Alpine Street and Regent Street separately, Tommy’s Rock Residences is a multifamily, town-home-style development in Roxbury.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and the protests that followed, companies and organizations across the country saw shifts in how they handled diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

For Black Americans, mental well-being is always complicated by racism, which has been identified as a public health threat. And few venues present more complexity and angst for Black individuals, women and marginalized groups than the workplace

Since its first installment back in 2019, the Mass Black Expo has provided a space for Black business owners and entrepreneurs to network and showcase their work.

As the nation prepares for Election Day on Nov. 5, the top issue of concern for Americans throughout all polls is no doubt the economy.

By all measures, Larry Miller is a business success story. Miller is the former president of the National Basketball Association’s Portland Trailblazers and presently works as the chairman of the advisory board for Jordan Brand, However, Miller has had scraps with the law and served time for his crimes.