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Black communities saw a boost in entrepreneurship during the pandemic
by
Andy Uhler
May 25, 2021
Black Americans were more likely to create businesses than whites, yet they are still underrepresented among entrepreneurs.
In Chicago, affordable housing development has bypassed wealthier neighborhoods
Apr 19, 2021
Most tax credits from a program encouraging developers to build or renovate affordable units went to majority-Black neighborhoods.
What will it take for Americans to get a COVID vaccine?
Dec 4, 2020
Sixty percent of people now say they’ll get a vaccine, but that’s not enough to get the pandemic under control.
Athletes protest police shooting of Jacob Blake by refusing to play
Aug 27, 2020
Kenneth Shropshire called Wednesday a "universally unique day in history and in sport."
The Economy, Reset
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 14, 2020
Ending systemic racism isn't just a moral dilemma; it's an economic problem, too. A look at the road to a fairer economy.
After pressure from players, some Black-owned businesses profit from NBA 'bubble'
by
Erika Beras
Jul 30, 2020
The league wants to keep players happy while quarantined. The athletes feel empowered to make an impact.
Job losses hit hard in Black communities
Jun 5, 2020
Black Americans tend to work in the jobs most affected by the coronavirus shutdowns and are less likely to be able to work from home.
For public good, not for profit.
Studies show financial pain from COVID-19 is not spread equally
Apr 22, 2020
Black and Hispanic workers are seeing the worst job and income losses.
Black-owned businesses face increased safety and economic risk from COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020
Health care businesses face medical risks, while retail and food service companies are seeing plunging sales.
A young digital media company sees an opportunity in black millennials
by
Molly Wood
Nov 14, 2018
The AfroTech conference in San Francisco is part of Blavity's events strategy.