VIDEO: The Lasting Legacy Of George E. Johnson Sr. Will Not Be Forgotten
On July 6, 2026, the business world lost a true pioneer with the passing of George E. Johnson Sr. at 99. As the co-founder of Johnson Products Company, he was…
Mid-Career Workers Are Taking On More Work Without Bigger Paychecks
The traditional mid-career path is shifting as companies streamline operations, eliminate management layers, and expect experienced employees to absorb additional responsibilities without corresponding promotions or pay increases, prompting career experts…
Rapsody And Simone I. Smith Team Up On A Jewelry Collection Celebrating Black Womanhood
A new jewelry collection from Simone I. Smith Jewelry is coming this summer. And it’s inspired by Grammy Award-winning rapper Rapsody’s upcoming album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops. The…
Versant Media Group To Buy Tiger Woods-Backed Full Swing Golf Tech For $530M
Versant Media Group, Inc. announced on July 6 an agreement to acquire sports technology firm Full Swing from private equity firm Bruin Capital for about $530 million in cash. The…
What Will You Do To Make A Difference In Your World?
At the 2025 XCEL Summit for Men, we asked attendees in an open forum what our community needs to make a change and what African Americans should focus on. Our…
FAMU Alum, Nasir Core, Shatters BIG3 Scoring Record
Former Florida A&M University guard Nasir Core secured his professional legacy on July 6 with the highest-scoring half in BIG3 history. Playing for the Detroit Amps, the 6-foot-3 Tampa native…
Walmart Launches Atlanta Skilled Trades Hub To Train 4,000 Workers By 2030
Walmart is expanding its investment in workforce development with the launch of a new skilled trades training hub in metro Atlanta, the company announced on June 29. The facility is…
Atlanta-Based Staffing Firm Looks To Hire 1,700 Workers In Wake Of AI Boom
The growth of artificial intelligence has prompted many companies to scale back hiring amid economic uncertainty. Insight Global, however, is moving in the opposite direction. The metro Atlanta-based talent, consulting,…
Survey Finds Gen Zers Aren’t Paying Back Friends Who Loan Them Money For Group Trips
Group vacations and social experiences may be creating lifelong memories for Gen Z, but they’re also leaving many young adults with unpaid bills and fractured friendships. A new study commissioned…
Return-To-Office Mandates Are Costing Workers $55 A Day
Returning to the office is costing millions of workers time and money. A new commentary published by The Hill and featured on The Washington Post’s Ripple platform argues that return-to-office…