Business & Enterprise

Byron Donalds Promises a Meritocracy, but Can Black Businesses Compete on a Playing Field That Was Never Level?

Florida’s first Black governor faces questions about whether his opposition to DEI programs and emphasis on merit-based competition will expand economic opportunity or reinforce longstanding barriers for Black entrepreneurs. By James Posse As Byron Donalds prepares to become Florida’s first Black governor, his commitment to maintaining restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs is raising

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81% Of Job Seekers Rejected Without Human Contact

The findings highlight mounting challenges for workers navigating an increasingly automated hiring process. by Sidnee Michelle More than 80% of U.S. job seekers have experienced rejection without speaking to an interviewer, according to a new survey highlighting growing frustration with hiring practices as artificial intelligence transforms recruitment, Fast Company reports. The 2026 Greenhouse Future of Hiring Candidate Report, released Oct.

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Savannah James Talks Bootstrapping Her Businesses And Building Wealth On Her Own Terms

In a recent interview with the outlet, James discussed her expanding business interests. by Sidnee Michelle Savannah James is focused on building her own business ventures from the ground up, emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurship and independence despite being married to NBA billionaire LeBron James, The New York Times reports. In a recent interview with the outlet, James discussed her expanding business

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Black-Owned Brands Pay the Price as Target Boycott Reshapes Retail Opportunities and Consumer Loyalty

By James Hill The boycott of Target was intended to send a powerful economic message about corporate accountability and the retreat from diversity, equity and inclusion. Nearly two years after the retailer announced changes to its DEI policies, however, an uncomfortable reality has emerged: Some of the businesses suffering the greatest consequences are the very

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Single Mothers Need Work Schedules They Can Count On

Business leaders should examine their assumptions about single mothers. by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors By Chastity Lord, President and CEO, Jeremiah Program A work schedule can determine whether a mother keeps her childcare, attends class, or makes it to a medical appointment. When that schedule changes with little warning, she has to rebuild all three arrangements while

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Target Backs HBCU Entrepreneurs With $500K In New Season Of Revolt’s ‘Bet On Black’

Unlike previous seasons, every participating founder will receive a share of the $500,000 growth fund. by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors Target committed $500,000 to support Black student entrepreneurs, as REVOLT’s business competition series “Bet on Black” returns for its sixth season, providing aspiring founders with funding, mentorship, and opportunities to expand their businesses while retaining full ownership, according to

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Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Expands Portfolio With A New ‘Blanco’

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors Premium spirits brand Gran Coramino® Tequila, founded by entertainer Kevin Hart and 11th-generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, announced the nationwide launch of Gran Coramino Blanco Tequila on Oct. 21. As the fourth expression in the brand’s expanding portfolio, this unaged offering marks Gran Coramino’s strategic entrance into the largest segment of the tequila market. The

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