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New Research Shows High Desire Among Black Americans to Become Foster Parents, But Distrust And Discrimination Prevents Them

Mary SpillerOctober 21, 2023October 23, 2023

by Mary SpillerOctober 21, 2023October 23, 20231858

The research showed that a whopping one in three Black Americans have “thought a lot” about fostering a child, which is 10% higher than the...

Health and Wellness

Black Mortality Rates Reflect 1.6M Excess Deaths Over Span of 22 Years

Stacy JacksonMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

by Stacy JacksonMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023598

Authors of the study believe the results amplify the necessity to improve the health of Black Americans who often die at higher rates from heart...

Money

IRS Admits Black Taxpayers Are Five Times More Likely to Be Audited Than Any Other Race

Stacy JacksonMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

by Stacy JacksonMay 16, 2023May 16, 20231037

A study revealed Black American taxpayers are up to five times more likely to be audited at rates that don't reflect their share of the...

Celebrity News

Smokey Robinson Prefers To Be Called Black American, Not African American—Here’s Why

Stacy JacksonMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

by Stacy JacksonMay 15, 2023May 15, 20231614

Smokey Robinson doesn't want anyone to get it twisted....

Career Education Money

Black Americans Can Win A $5,000 Scholarship To Help Pay College Costs

Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 20232843

Check how you might be able to gain $5,000 to help cover college costs....

Money

Black Americans Have Over $50K Less Saved for Retirement Than Others; 4 Tips To Help Change That

Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneyJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023794

Do you need help increasing your retirement savings? Consider these tips....

Study: Reparations For Black Americans Could Lead To Longer Lives

Derek MajorDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022

by Derek MajorDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022633

A long time coming....

Money

Analysis: Blacks Coping With Inflation Better Than Most Americans; Boosting Their Holiday Spending Plans This Year

Jeffrey McKinneyDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022

by Jeffrey McKinneyDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022898

When most Americans catch a cold, Blacks catch pneumonia when economic meltdowns happen. New data suggests otherwise....

Money

While More Black Americans Made Concessions To Sell Homes, Nearly 40% Sold To An All-Cash Buyer

Jeffrey McKinneyNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022

by Jeffrey McKinneyNovember 28, 2022November 28, 20221245

A new report reveals the pros and cons for Blacks who sold their homes within the past couple of years....

Lifestyle Money

How Black Americans Can Proactively Help Erase Credit Card Debt and Stay Out Of It

Jeffrey McKinneyOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022

by Jeffrey McKinneyOctober 16, 2022October 16, 20221296

Do you rely on the plastic card to make ends meet? That option can be risky. A new report can help you avoid that....