The King’s Coronation – Diversity? Brilliant Floella Benjamin and a not-very-gospel coronation choir.
By Nels AbbeyFirst Puublished: Sun 7 May 2023 17.23 Is this as ‘diverse’ as Britain gets? Perhaps it’s naive to expect equality from the family in the diamond hats – but a bit more inclusivity would be nice When it comes to diversity and anti-racism, the coronation was...
You’ve Had an Accident at Work, What Next?
Black workers often have jobs with a higher risk of injury, which increases the prevalence of occupational disabilities. Disparities in economic opportunities force them to take on more hazardous jobs that raise the risk of injury (and illness). Incidents include but aren’t limited to slips, trips, and falls, being hit by falling objects, and repetitive strain injury,...
The Perks of Putting Up a Wholesale Sticker House
For creative, organized, and willing to put in the effort to build a successful business, starting a wholesale sticker house can be a significant business venture. Everyone uses stickers for various purposes, including decorating cars, laptops, phones, and water bottles and creating promotional material for enterprises, sports teams, and events. This section will...
Black dolls come of age in an industry plagued by racial prejudice
By Afua Hirsch, West Africa correspondentFirst published - Fri 5 Oct 2012 From the golliwog to Barbie, black toys have a troubled past. The Rooti dolls aim to foster a renewed sense of pride for black children. We've come a long way since the golliwog, right? These...
How to Get Started Selling Toys at Wholesale on a Budget
The toy industry boasts one of the most consistent and lucrative markets, which helps to ensure that toys remain popular items in the retail industry. Toy inventory is a good place to start if you want to maximize the revenue generated by your retail store, and there are many reasons to do so. We will delve into...
How Black Technologists Connect and Thrive
Blacks in Tech - is a great term. But is it really working for blacks in technology?A diverse and inclusive workplace with diverse teams at all levels brings together unique perspectives and helps ensure that you're approaching challenges from all angles. Representation also helps to inspire and encourage future generations to expand their career horizons, all...
Why African tech startups are bucking global trends with record investment
BY TOM JACKSONFirst published - MARCH 2, 2023The African tech space is bucking global investment trends due to a combination of the fact it is still relatively nascent, and the scale of the opportunity still in evidence on the continent. According to the eighth edition of the annual African Tech Startups Funding Report released...
Benefit Of Getting an Asian Manufacturer If You Are Wholesaling
Choosing the correct manufacturer is critical to your success if you want to start a wholesale business. However, if you live near the region, you may want to consider partnering with an Asian manufacturer. Then again, if you are stuck and need help figuring out where to begin, this section is for you....
Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens First Ever Black-Owned Bank in Arkansas
Meet Arlo Washington, the founder and CEO of People Trust Community Federal Credit Union, an accredited, full-service credit union in North Little Rock, Arkansas that provides access to capital to low and moderate-income communities. It is the first and only Black-owned financial institution in the entire state of Arkansas. Growing up in the city...
Bishop T.D. Jakes Plans to Bring Affordable Homes to Black Americans
Home ownerships for Black Americans has always lagged behind white homeowners. Bishop T.D. Jakes wants to do something about it. T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures was created to make homes affordable for Blacks. “This is organic to me,” Jakes said, according to The Root.” It’s part of my DNA, and it’s part of things that I’ve...
