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Edges are scared for Black women. They can transform a hairstyle from plain to stylish in a few scoops. Whether it’s box braids, a slicked-back bun, or styling your locs, edges can elevate any hairstyle. In nearly every Black hom...

Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle US Department of Justice claims that its DEI initiatives failed to comply with federal antidiscrimination requirements, in violation of the False Claims Act. DOJ believe that the company set goals to increase Black and Hispanic representation.

Government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees based on race ...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith K. Dimon and UNCF are donating $12 million from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The Dimon Fund is part of UNCF’s $1.5B capital campaign to provide economic opportunities.

12 selected UNCF member schools will receive a $5 million institutional match ...

South Africa has the most future-ready economy on the continent, according to a new report. A study by a digital entertainment platform BC GameBC Game examined nine pillars that determine a country’s readiness for the future.

Digital infrastructure measured the number of pe...

The unemployment rate for Black people in the US has decreased but remains higher than that of other racial groups, according to a new report.

In June and July, the unemployment rate for Black men fell from 7% to 6.7%. For Black women, the unemployment rate decreased from 6.2% to 5.8%. However, the overall ...