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Black Moms Can (BMC) Program Turns Everyday Mothers into Paid Influencers, Creating a New Path to Wealth and Representation

Inclusion Solutions Incorporated (ISC) launches a people-powered alternative to fading DEI programs, starting with Black moms at the center of the movement Nationwide — As corporations slash Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) budgets, one Black-owned public benefit company is making sure the movement doesn’t stall — it’s shifting the power to the people, starting with Black mothers. Inclusion Solutions Incorporated (ISC), founded by community advocate and author Lee F. Cameron, is placing its flagship Black Moms Can (BMC) Network front […]

August 9, 2025 1

News

‘Racism is expensive’: Gov. Wes Moore says racial wealth gap is costing America big time

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is on the frontlines in the fight to close the racial wealth gap in America, and he hopes his actions in his state will serve as a model across the country. “Let’s be clear: The racial wealth gap has cost this country $16 trillion in GDP over the past two decades,” said Moore, who, on Juneteenth, unveiled the latest actions he’s taking to close the racial wealth gap in Maryland. “Racism is expensive. Bigotry is expensive,” […]

June 20, 2025

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Gov. Wes Moore unveils actions on Juneteenth aimed at closing the racial wealth gap

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a pair of new executive actions on Thursday aimed at restoring justice and closing the racial wealth gap for Black Americans in the state. Marking the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday commemorating the end of the enslavement of Americans of African descent, America’s only Black governor announced a new executive clemency order for nonviolent cannabis offenses. Governor Moore has also approved more than 400 “Just Communities” to receive priority consideration for housing […]

June 19, 2025

News

Trump budget bill is ‘largest transfer of wealth’ since slavery, says Rev. William Barber after US Capitol arrest

Longtime activist Dr. Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, was arrested for a second time in the last two months at the U.S. Capitol as he and hundreds protested in Washington, D.C., against controversial budget legislation backed by President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. “This is a big, ugly, deadly, destructive bill,” Barber told theGrio a couple of hours after being released from police custody on Monday. Barber, who was praying at the time of his […]

June 3, 2025 1

News

Black Caucus issues new guidelines for DEI policies and urges firms to help reduce racial wealth gap

WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic prosperity and reduce racial wealth inequities, according to a new report by the Congressional Black Caucus. The report released Monday offers guidelines to corporations on the best practices to adopt to advance diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the workplace and calls on companies to recommit to advance racial justice in the workplace. The document also […]

September 9, 2024

Economy

Promoting Financial Literacy – Essential Tips for Building Wealth in the Black Community

Community empowerment begins with financial literacy, a vital skill needed to build lasting wealth. In this post, you will discover imperative tips and strategies tailored to help you navigate financial challenges and seize opportunities. By understanding budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management, you can elevate your financial well-being and contribute to the economic strength of the Black community. Join us in fostering a culture of financial knowledge that uplifts everyone and lays the foundation for a prosperous future.Understanding Financial Literacy […]

August 6, 2024