The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.

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Erin Giddens had long dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur—but not while she earned a steady paycheck in the corporate world. Then came the layoff from her communications-associate role and a ...

Across South Florida, women are building remarkable businesses that far too few people know about. They are winning contracts ...

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This playlist honors the women who redefine what it means to lead, build, and thrive on their own terms. From powerful acceptance speeches to inspiring moments like “ESSENCE taught us how to be Black, ...

The Change Agent Award honors a disruptor who transforms systems and expands access for the next generation of leaders. At ESSENCE Black Women in Business 2025, Valeisha Butterfield is recognized for ...

Hundreds of the most powerful Black women leaders in finance, health, entertainment and media just wrapped up the 4th annual Excelerate HER, a curated gathering in Miami focused on business, wealth ...

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