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National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) Secures Historic USPTO Federal Trademarks

The National Alliance for Black Business (NABB)®, co-founded by the National Business League (NBL)®, National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)®, and The World Conference of Mayors (WCM)®, proudly announces the official registration of two groundbreaking trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): National Alliance for Black Business (U.S. Trademark Registration No. 7616333) and NABB National Alliance for Black Business (U.S. Trademark Registration No. 7606600). These trademarks represent a monumental step in institutionalizing Black economic empowerment and creating a unified platform to advocate for Black businesses globally.

How to educate your kids now about creating long-lasting healthy money habits

As you solidify your New Year’s resolutions, it’s a great time to start having a conversation with your kids -- whether they’re in elementary school, high school, or college — about smart ways to navigate finances. Starting the conversation earlier on will help to create healthy money habits as their grow, ultimately benefiting their financial future.

Coco Gauff Announced as Unrivaled Investor

Recently, groundbreaking professional women’s basketball league Unrivaled announced women’s tennis star Coco Gauff as the latest in a long line of notable investors in the league.

Anthony O'Neal Releases New Book "Take Your Seat At The Table’’

Anthony O'Neal, personal finance expert, #1 national best-selling author and host of podcast/YouTube show, The TABLE, releases new book Take Your Seat At The Table: Live An Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness and Freedom (Nelson Books) today. Already a #1 bestseller, O'Neal provides a blueprint to reclaim ownership over your faith, finances, career and relationships.

BuyBlack.org Introduces AI Assistant Zuri, a Free Pilot Program to Help Black Chambers, Publishers, and Bloggers Promote Black-owned Businesses

BuyBlack.org, the leading online directory for Black-owned businesses, is proud to announce the launch of a free pilot program for its groundbreaking AI assistant, Zuri. This innovative tool is designed to connect communities with Black-owned businesses across the U.S. Zuri is a game-changing resource for Black Chambers of Commerce, publishers, bloggers, and community advocates, enabling them to highlight Black-owned businesses directly on their websites and drive community engagement and economic growth.

TTEC Achieves Silver Certification in Management Leadership for Tomorrow's Black Equity at Work Program

TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enhanced CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, has achieved Silver Certification in Management Leadership for Tomorrow's (MLT) Black Equity at Work program, demonstrating the company's measurable progress in advancing racial equity.

UrbanGeekz Unveils 2nd Annual UrbanGeekz 50 List Highlighting Leaders in Tech, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Independent Black-owned digital news outlet UrbanGeekz has unveiled its 2nd annual UrbanGeekz 50: Gamechangers in Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship List, recognizing fifty outstanding leaders in tech, venture, entrepreneurship, and the innovation economy.

OneUnited Bank, the Nation's Largest Black-Owned Bank, Named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 Best in Business List in Financial Services

OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest Black owned bank, has been named to Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list in Financial Services, which recognizes companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business wins, customer expansion, key product launches, increased market share and industry-defining accomplishments, like OneUnited Bank. Companies from a wide range of industries – such as technology, business, finance, health care, and retail – have been recognized for their success and their positive influence on the business world. The full list can be found on Inc.com and in the upcoming winter print edition of Inc. magazine.

AARP Announces Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan as New CEO

AARP, the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, announced that Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will serve as its next CEO.

Did You Reach Your Financial Goal This Year?

Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year.

Did You Reach Your Financial Goal This Year?

Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year. Maybe you planned to buy a new home, finance a new vehicle or start a new business. Whether you made New Year’s resolutions, pasted images on a vision board or crunched numbers on an official balance sheet, you had every intention of achieving those goals in 2024.

Savoy's Prestigious 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors List Reveals Corporate America's Top Board Leadership

Savoy magazine announced the release of its 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors listing in its winter issue. The leading business and lifestyle publication features Ursula Burns, former CEO of Xerox, on its cover, highlighting her groundbreaking career and enduring influence in corporate leadership.

Omerge Alliances Marks Milestone Anniversary

In honor of the 15th Anniversary of woman-owned marketing communications agency Omerge Alliances, Founder & CEO, Olivia F. Scott, wrote 51 Brand Marketing Tips for Creators. This book is now available in three formats on Amazon (ebook, paperback and audiobook), and is intended to inspire the next generation of brand builders.

Meet The Founder of a Black-Owned Digital Marketing Agency Devoted to Helping Black Businesses Thrive Online

jaMichael Mitchell, the founder of EraBright, has been a force in digital marketing since 2011. With over a decade of experience working for some of the nation’s top agencies and managing campaigns for globally recognized brands, JaMichael took a leap in 2016 to build something of his own. Inspired by his passion for empowering Black-owned businesses, he resigned from his corporate role to launch EraBright—a Black-owned digital marketing agency committed to helping Black businesses succeed in today’s competitive digital landscape.

Stay Safe from Holiday Scams

The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time consuming and costly.