James Jones, owner of Jones Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna, Arkansas Jones Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna, Arkansas is believed to be the oldest Black-owned restaurant in the country. Currently owned by James Jones and his wife Betty, the diner has been open since at least 1910 and is still widely known for serving the best barbecue…
Category: Economics
JPMorgan Chase Invests $1.5 Million to Aid National Urban League’s Mission to Create Black Wealth
Aimed at building wealth accumulation for black Americans, JPMorgan Chase is committing $1.5 million over the next two years to the National Urban League (NUL) to help make that happen.
10 Richest African Americans In Congress
Each year since 1990, Roll Call has reviewed the financial disclosures of all U.S. senators, representatives, and delegates to determine the wealthiest members of Congress. According to a statement on Roll Call’s site, estimating each politician’s net worth involves “examining the finances of members of Congress since 1990 by combing through their annual financial disclosure…
How to Network For Women of Color Who May Not Be So Good At It
Many consultants and business “coaches” are out there peddling shortcut solutions to business success. However, just as we have known for decades that a balanced diet and regular exercise is the key to good health, there are also tried and true methods for business success. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts or schemes that will make…
African American Wealth May Fall to Zero by 2053
You can have a glamorous six-figure salary, advanced degrees, and an executive title at a large corporation and still be impacted by the negative net worth virus that is prevalent in black communities. According to The Road to Zero Wealth report published by Prosperity Now and the Institute for Policy Studies, the median wealth of black…
Buy Black: Great Black-Owned Products on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day
It’s Amazon Prime Day. Over the next 48 hours, Amazon will offer some truly amazing deals exclusive to its Amazon Prime members. According to one forecast, 76% of Amazon Prime members in the US expect to shop Prime Day, up from 63% who shopped in 2018.
