Though the national unemployment rate dropped a tiny bit in August, from 7.4 to 7.3 percent, the rate for African-Americans jumped up from 12.6 percent to 13.3 percent, according to figures released by the U.S. Labor Department. Overall, the economy added 169,000 jobs in August, which was lower than the 178,000 jobs that ADP estimated in its monthly […]
The overall unemployment numbers for November fell to 7.7 percent, a level not seen since 2008, reported the Labor Department on Friday. While not as historic, the African-American unemployment rate, while still disproportionately high, dipped to 13.2 percent from 14.3 percent in October. African-American joblessness fell from 40.5 to 39.4 percent. According to a report the Labor Department released Thursday, the […]
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“A Dollar and A Dream” spotlights low- and no-cost ways to build a better business. The economy may be lagging, but new resources are empowering small business owners like never before. Follow the series to learn how to take your dreams to the next level without breaking the bank. “Education is the most powerful weapon […]
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Tennille Price, President and CEO of Essence Beauty Cosmetics a trendy chic cosmetics company for fashion forward women. She is a talented makeup artist and beauty educator, who is dedicated to teaching and showing women and young girls how to look and feel fabulous every day. Every since the ripe age of five, Tennille has […]
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