Category: Black Education

Former crypto executive contributed to a multibillion-dollar fraud.

Most companies have cut back on oil, gas and coal investments after big climate-related losses. But State Farm and Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance companies increased theirs.

Buying bonds can confront investors with a bewildering array of options, including Treasurys, company bonds and municipal debt.

OPEC is sticking with its estimate that the world will need an extra two million barrels a day this year, despite signs this is unrealistic.

Investors in Sanrio have made 10 times their money as the iconic Japanese brand expands digitally.

China’s push to bolster its stock markets has stirred optimism, but begs the question of whether investors will take the bait amid lingering doubts about the economy’s underlying weakness.

Cash has been one of the hottest investments since 2020. Now, some investors are weighing when to get out.

Meta’s latest AI tools and headsets could prove to be an edge in consumer adoption and keep investors on board with massive spending.

Cities and counties are selling bonds to cover costs from storms and drought.

By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, with the support of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation, hosted one of the largest state gatherings during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference from Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The weekend’s Friday night is reserved for states throughout the country to host their congressional, state and local constituents, civic and business leaders and guests. Maryland has the largest Black state legislative body in the country with 66 members. The event titled, “Maryland Black Excellence,” showcased Gov. Wes Moore who reminded the audience: The post Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference appeared first on HBCU News.

By Steve Karnowski In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil. Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities. About a dozen more states will follow by mid-October. At a polling site in Minneapolis, Jason Miller arrived well before the polls opened at 8 a.m. and was first in line. He was among roughly 75 people who cast ballots in the first hour at the city’s early voting center. “Why not try The post In-person voting begins for the US presidential contest, kicking off the sprint to Election Day appeared first on HBCU News.

Recently, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th  and  the premiere of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100 is a curated collective of notable HBCU alumni who are inspiring the next generation of content creators across film, television, and digital platforms. This year’s list includes MSNBC President Rashida Jones (Hampton University); former NFL player and sports commentator Shannon Sharpe (Savannah State University); actress and singer Fantasia Barrino Taylor (Central State); actors Lynn Whitfield (Howard University),  Anthony Anderson (Howard University) The post HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces 2024 “I Aspire” 100 2nd Annual Festival returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 appeared first on HBCU News.