Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.
Category: Black People
How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.
Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated.
A Highway Split Their Community. Efforts to Fix That Face Opposition.
The Biden administration is spending billions to reconnect communities of color that have been fragmented by highways. Some projects have stirred debates over how to mend longstanding harms.
Black Entrepreneurs, Frustrated by High Rates, Look to the Election
In the battleground state of Georgia, some Black entrepreneurs are frustrated over the impact of higher interest rates, a source of economic anxiety.
A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline
Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.
American Household Wealth Jumped in the Pandemic
Pandemic stimulus, a strong job market and climbing stock and home prices boosted net worth at a record pace, Federal Reserve data showed.
Eight Months Pregnant and Arrested After False Facial Recognition Match
Porcha Woodruff thought the police who showed up at her door to arrest her for carjacking were joking. She is the first woman known to be wrongfully accused as a result of facial recognition technology.
Affirmative Action Ruling May Upend Diversity Hiring Policies, Too
The Supreme Court decision on college admissions could lead companies to alter recruitment and promotion practices to pre-empt legal challenges.